1-Day Akagera National Park Big Five Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.

Start your day with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kigali, around 5:00 AM, and drive to Akagera National Park.

Upon arrival, head to Lake Ihema for a morning boat safari at around 9:00 AM. Enjoy the opportunity to spot hippos, crocodiles and a variety of water birds along the lake shores while taking in the beautiful scenery.

After the boat safari, continue with a guided game drive through the park, exploring its open savannah, woodlands and lakes. Look out for the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes, as well as giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife. Your guide will share insights about the animals and the park’s ecosystem along the way.

Enjoy a lunch break during your safari before continuing your exploration of the park.

In the afternoon, begin the drive back to Kigali, with drop-off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport in the evening.

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

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.