2-Day Akagera's Big Five - Safari & Lake Ihema Cruise

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

Departure to Akagera

Around 3:00 pm, pick you up at your hotel or other indicated point and depart to Akagera National Park to spend the night near the park outside
On the way:
Sanitary stop at Imigongo Art Center in Kayonza.
After check in your accommodation, you can enjoy scenic views, walk and explore nearby your accommodation.
Accommodation: Akagera Rhino Lodge (3-star hotel) or similar
Meal Plan: Dine at your own
Drinks: Mineral water.

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

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Akagera Rhino Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full day wildlife Safari in Akagera

After an early breakfast, check in Akagera NP for a boat trip from 7:30 to 8:30 am on Lake Ihema to discover the aquatic wildlife (hippos, crocodiles, birds...).
Then enjoy your full day game drive from south to north (approx. 7 hours) to spot many species of animals, including the Big 5 (lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo and, by chance, the leopard), giraffe, zebra, antelope, impala, oribi and the discreet bushbuck, as well as the ungainly tsessebe and the world's largest antelope, the statuesque Cepeeland...). Also enjoy the Park's beautiful panoramic landscapes of hills and marshes.
Lunch during the visit (Mihindi Café or packed food)
After lunch continue your safari in the North by focusing on the Kilala Plain area which is home to a wide variety of animals
Then return to Kigali and drop you off at your hotel or another location of your choice.
Meal Plan: Breakfast (Lunch at your own)
Drinks: Mineral water
End of the safari.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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