3-Day Akagera Big Five Safari

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

Kigali - Akagera

08:00 – Pick-up from your hotel or residence in Kigali. Begin your scenic drive to Akagera National Park with a brief rest stop at Imigongo Restaurant in Kayonza.

Upon arrival, receive a short orientation at the park offices. Begin your introductory game drive, with chances to spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, and a wide range of bird species.

Lunch at Lake Mihindi Restaurant. Continue with game viewing into the afternoon before heading to the lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.

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 Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Akagera

Start with a relaxed breakfast before heading to Lake Ihema for a 09:00 guided boat ride. Spot water birds like the papyrus gonolek and the elusive shoebill stork. Once done, head back to the jetty. Rejoin your guide for a full-day game drive exploring the southern giraffe area and the lakes road toward Birengero. Enjoy a hot lunch again at Lake Mihindi Restaurant. The afternoon is packed with chances to see buffalo, lions, antelope, and possibly even leopards or white rhinos.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Akagera Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Akagera - Kigali

After an early breakfast and relaxed morning at the lodge, depart Akagera for Kigali.
Depending on timing and interest, enjoy a scenic detour or optional cultural stop on your return.
Arrive in Kigali by midday for drop-off at your hotel or onward transfer.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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