1-Day Best Safari to Akagera National Park – Rwanda

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Morning: Departure from Kigali & Game Drive
After an early breakfast, depart Kigali and drive to Akagera National Park, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way. Upon arrival, begin a guided game drive through the northern and central circuits of the park. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and possibly predators like lions and leopards.

Afternoon: Continued Game Drive & Scenic Exploration
Continue exploring different sections of the park, including lakes and wetlands that attract hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by nature.

Evening: Return to Kigali
After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, begin your return journey to Kigali. Arrive in the evening and drop-off at your hotel marking the end of your safari.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.