3-Day Safari in Akagera Game Driver Experience

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

Transfer from Kigali & Akagera National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel in Kigali and transferred to Akagera National Park, enjoying scenic views of Rwanda’s countryside along the way. Upon arrival, you’ll check in at Akagera Game Lodge with the assistance of your guide. After a brief rest, head out for a half-day game drive to spot some of the park’s iconic wildlife, such as giraffes, antelopes, and elephants.

Later in the afternoon, unwind with a relaxing sunset boat trip on Lake Ihema, where you may see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Akagera National Park Game drive and Night Game Drive

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you explore the park’s diverse landscapes and search for wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly lions or leopards. Return to the lodge in time for lunch and take a short rest.

Later in the afternoon, set out for a night game drive, an exciting opportunity to witness the park’s nocturnal animals in action. With the help of spotlights and a skilled guide, you may encounter hyenas, bush babies, and other elusive creatures that are rarely seen during the day.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful sounds 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

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Akagera National Park Full game drive

After breakfast, head out for a second game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle, offering another chance to explore the park’s rich wildlife. This drive will take you around Lake Rwanyakazinga, a great spot for viewing water birds, hippos, and other aquatic animals in their natural habitat.

Continue your journey northward toward the Kirara Plains, where you may encounter large herds of animals such as buffaloes and zebras. After the game drive, exit the park and begin your return trip to Kigali, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening and drop off to your hotel.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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