Golden Rwanda Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Transfer to Akagera National Park

Transfer to Akagera National Park

Today after breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali and transfer you to Akagera National Park. You will get to your lodge in the park in time for check-in and lunch. In the evening, you will go for your first game drive in the park. Look out for the different animals that live here. You will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Journey Time: 3 hours
Meal plan: Lunch and breakfast
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Mid-range) or Karenge Bush Camp (Mid-range).

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
HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Sunrise Game Drive in Akagera – Boat Ride on Lake Ihema

Sunrise Game Drive in Akagera – Boat Ride on Lake Ihema

Today morning, you will wake up early and head to the park before sunrise to look out for the early risers. Look out for lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas and the different antelopes that graze freely in the park.

Later in the afternoon after your lunch, you will go for a boat safari on Lake Ihema which will reward you with hippos, crocodiles and the countless water, swamp and savannah birds that come here. Some of the birds are the fish eagle, cormorants, and kingfishers among others.

You will return to the boat for dinner and your overnight stay.

Meal plan: Lunch and breakfast
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Mid-range) or Karenge Bush Camp (Mid-range).

Main Destination:
Akagera National Park
Accommodation:
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer Back to Kigali

Transfer Back to Kigali

Today marks the end of a successful safari. You will be transferred back to Kigali after breakfast. If you have an outbound flight, your guide will transfer you to Kigali Airport
This is a private safari that can begin any time of the year, although, June to September are the preferred months since they are dry. Park entry and activity fees are included.
You also need a yellow fever vaccination and carry your anti-malarial medicines.
You may choose which type of accommodation you want to stay in while in the park.
Book your safari to Akagera National Park at least two months before the safari begins because the accommodations in the park are limited.
There are no scheduled group tours for this safari.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Golden Rwanda Safaris , not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.