Wildlife Journeys Africa

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Akagera National Park, Lake Ihema Boat Cruise

Transfer to Akagera National Park, Lake Ihema Boat Cruise

On landing at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver-guide and transfer to Kigali International Airport. From Kigali City to Akagera National Park, it is a journey of approximately 3 hours. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, in the afternoon you will go for a boat safari on Lake Ihema where you will various game like hippopotamuses, elephants quenching their thirst from the river banks, crocodiles and many bird species like the endangered shoebill stork, king fishers and many other water birds that live around the lake and the surrounding swamps. Proceed to the lodge and spend the rest of day at rest, dinner and overnight at Akagera Game Lodge.

Main Destination:
Akagera National Park
Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)
High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
HippoAbundant
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
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ElephantOccasional
HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park

Full Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park

Rise up early in the morning, enjoy breakfast and head out for a full day game drive with great anticipation of see the different animals which rise early to graze and predators looking for their early morning kill especially the big cats like the leopards, lions and many other carnivores. Watch a number of herbivores like the rhinos grazing within the plains, gazelles, elephants, oribis, and many other rewarding game animals.
Return to the lodge for a hot lunch, a rest a while and then head out again for another game drive in Akagera National Park. After a thrilling game viewing experience, you will make your way back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay as above.

Main Destination:
Akagera National Park
Accommodation:
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Kigali City

Transfer to Kigali City

After breakfast at the lodge, you will transfer to Kigali City and enjoy an optional Kigali City Tour if time allows. You will be dropped off at Kigali International Airport for your flight back home or at your hotel of stay in Kigali City, bringing your safari to an end.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Wildlife Journeys Africa, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.