3-Day Big 5 Safari Adventure in Akagera National Park

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

Transfer to Akagera

Begin your adventure with a morning pickup from your hotel in Kigali, followed by a drive to Akagera National Park. The journey takes you through Rwanda's picturesque countryside, dotted with farms, villages, and gentle hills. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a guided game drive to spot elephants, giraffes, and more. Akagera is Rwanda's only savannah park and home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and black rhino. Have a picnic lunch in nature, then go on a sunset boat trip on Lake Ihema to see hippos and birds.

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 Safari Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day and Night Game Drive

After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive to explore more wildlife hotspots. The park combines open plains, rolling hills, lakes, and wetlands. Return for lunch and some downtime at the lodge. In the evening, set out on a thrilling night game drive to discover nocturnal animals. Using spotlights, your guide will reveal leopards, hyenas, bush babies, mongooses, and nightjars. Your overnight stay will be at a comfortable lodge.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Akagera Safari Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Wildlife Safari then Transfer to Kigali

Enjoy an early breakfast before a final morning game drive, the best time to see predators and active wildlife. The soft morning light creates ideal conditions for photography and quiet wildlife moments. Continue exploring until late afternoon, spotting any wildlife you may have missed. After your game drive, begin the return journey to Kigali. You'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, wrapping up an unforgettable safari experience. We hope you had the best with Usoke Explorers.

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.