2-Day 2-Day Akagera National Park Safari Adventure

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

Transfer to Akagera National Park – Game Drive & Boat Safari on Lake Ihema

Your adventure begins as a professional guide from Vazquez Tours & Travel greets you at your Kigali hotel/residence. Following a detailed safari briefing, embark on a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Akagera National Park, where Rwanda’s rolling landscapes set the tone for the journey ahead.

Upon arrival, complete registration and check in to Ruzizi Tented Lodge. Enjoy lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive, offering up-close encounters with diverse wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, cape buffaloes, hippos, and Nile crocodiles. The excitement continues with a boat excursion on Lake Ihema, where you’ll observe hippos and a vibrant array of bird species in their natural habitat. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Ruzizi Tented Lodge, immersed in the tranquility of the African wilderness.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip

Accommodation:

Ruzizi Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive & Return to Kigali City

After a hearty breakfast and a warm farewell to the dedicated team, set out for a full-day game drive through Akagera National Park’s vast savannah. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, cape buffaloes, rhinos, and various antelope species, along with other fascinating mammals. If luck is on your side, you may even spot elusive leopards, spotted hyenas, or a majestic lion.

Akagera National Park is a conservation success story, now home to both lions and rhinos (white and black), making it Rwanda’s only Big Five destination. Tourism revenue is reinvested into the park and the local community, sustaining this natural haven for generations to come.

Enjoy a bush-packed lunch amidst the breathtaking scenery. After a day rich in wildlife sightings, return to Kigali carrying unforgettable memories of Africa’s wilderness and its vibrant conservation success. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel or Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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