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 & Safari Boat Excursion

Your adventure begins at 9:00 AM, when a professional driver-guide from Vazquez Tours & Travel Ltd picks you up from your Kigali hotel. After a detailed safari briefing, enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Akagera National Park, where Rwanda’s rolling hills and breathtaking scenery set the tone for an unforgettable journey.

Upon arrival, complete park registration and check in to the peaceful Ruzizi Tented Eco-Lodge. Savor a freshly prepared lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and Nile crocodiles roaming freely. Later, unwind with a tranquil boat safari on Lake Ihema, observing hippos and an array of colorful bird species. Conclude your day with a delicious dinner and overnight stay at Ruzizi Tented Eco-Lodge, embraced by the soothing sounds of the wild.

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:

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 at Ruzizi Tented Eco-Lodge and a warm farewell to the lodge team, embark on a full-day game drive through Akagera National Park’s sweeping savannahs. Marvel at Rwanda’s incredible wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, Cape buffaloes, hippos, and a variety of antelope species. With some luck, you may also spot elusive leopards, spotted hyenas, or a majestic lion roaming freely in their natural habitat.

Akagera National Park is a remarkable conservation success and Rwanda’s only Big Five destination, now home to lions and rhinos, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters. Pause for a bush-packed lunch amid the park’s breathtaking scenery before continuing your safari adventure.

As the day concludes, return to Kigali, carrying memories of Africa’s wild beauty and conservation triumphs. Upon arrival, your driver-guide will transfer you to your hotel or Kigali International Airport, concluding a truly extraordinary Rwandan safari experience.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

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.