3-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

Kigali – Akagera National Park (Game Drive & Sunset Boat Safari)

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Kigali at 5:00 AM. After breakfast en route, you will enjoy a scenic drive to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park, located approximately 2.5–3 hours from Kigali.

Upon arrival, embark on an exciting game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and many other wildlife species. Enjoy breathtaking views of the rolling savannah plains and surrounding lakes as you explore the park.

In the late afternoon, enjoy a relaxing sunset boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife. After the boat safari, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Half-Day Game Drive – Scenic Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, you will enjoy a final half-day game drive in Akagera National Park, exploring more of its beautiful wildlife and scenery.

After lunch, begin your scenic journey to Volcanoes National Park (6–7 hours), passing through Rwanda’s iconic rolling hills and vibrant countryside.

Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, and relax ahead of your gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Classic Resort Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking Experience & Return to Kigali

After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.

You will trek through the lush rainforest and spend up to one hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat — a truly life-changing experience.

After the trek, you will return to your lodge for lunch and rest.

Later, you will visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, where you will learn about gorilla conservation and the legacy of Dian Fossey.

After the visit, you will drive back to Kigali, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

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.