2-Day Adventure in Akagera National Park

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

Boat Ride on Lake Ihema

In the morning, your driver will meet you at your hotel at 9:00am and transfer you to Akagera National Park.

Akagera National Park is one of Africa's most remarkable success stories—home to lions, rhinos, the Big Five, and many more. There are over 13 000 large animals, including a rapidly growing number of apex predators. However, what makes Akagera special is the conservation efforts from African Parks. Just over 20 years ago, it was on the verge of being lost forever! However, visionary leadership from African Parks has built a story of prosperity and hope where wildlife is now flourishing.

While this park is one of Africa's smaller game parks, its diversity of habitats is unique. There are lakes, marshes, savannahs, mountains, and woodlands, all of which make for truly spectacular scenery.

Enjoy a sunset boat ride on Lake Ihema and see herds of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and several water bird species.

Your overnight accommodation is at Akagera Game Lodge on a half-board basis.

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:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive in Akagera National Park

We set off early to find wildlife and explore the low-lying plains, savannahs, woodlands, wetlands, and some of the many lakes that comprise this special place.

With common sightings of zebra, giraffe, buffalo, topi, and many impalas, you will also be looking for elephants, rhinos, defassa waterbuck, roan antelope, eland, duiker, oribi, bohor reedbuck, klipspringer, and bushbuck.

On the plains, you will probably find spotted hyaenas and may even see lions. Leopards are usually seen in the scrub and woodlands, while, if you are lucky, you may also spot serval cats (wild cats), side-striped jackals, and several species of mongoose.

Make sure to take a packed lunch and stop at one of the designated picnic sites around the park. Toilets are available in a few locations. Unfortunately, drinking water is unavailable outside the lodges, so ensure you bring sufficient for your drive.

You will return to Kigali in the evening, and the drop-off at the airport marks the end of our services.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

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.