3-Day Akagera Big Five Safari Experience

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

Transfer to Akagera National Park

Early Morning Pick-up from your hotel or residence in Kigali. You'll begin your scenic drive to Akagera National Park with a brief rest stop at Imigongo Restaurant in Kayonza.

Upon arrival, you'll receive a short orientation at the park offices. You'll begin your introductory game drive with chances to spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, and a wide range of bird species.

Lunch at Lake Mihindi Restaurant. You'll continue with game viewing into the afternoon before heading to the lodge for check-in, 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:

Akagera Park Inn

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Boat Ride in Lake Ihema + Game drive

You'll start with a relaxed breakfast before heading to Lake Ihema for a 09:00 am guided boat ride. You'll spot water birds like the papyrus gonolek and the elusive shoebill stork. Once done, you will head back to the jetty. Rejoin your guide for a full-day game drive exploring the southern giraffe area and the lakes road toward Birengero. You'll enjoy a hot lunch again at Lake Mihindi Restaurant. The afternoon is packed with chances to see buffalo, lions, antelope, and possibly even leopards or white rhinos.
You'll return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Akagera Park Inn

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Kigali

After an early breakfast and a relaxed morning at the lodge, depart Akagera for Kigali.
Depending on timing and interest, you will enjoy a scenic detour or an optional cultural stop on your return.
You will arrive in Kigali by midday for drop-off at your hotel or onward transfer.

Main Destination:

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.