2-Day Akagera Safari Adventure with Sunset Boat Cruise

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

Early Morning Pick-up from Kigali – Transfer to Akagera National Park

Start your adventure with an early 6:00 AM pick-up from your Kigali hotel and enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda’s breathtaking countryside to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, embark on a thrilling morning game drive, where you can spot majestic wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes roaming freely across the park’s vast savannahs and rolling hills. After the excitement of the game drive, indulge in a relaxing afternoon boat safari on Lake Ihema, observing hippos, crocodiles, and a stunning variety of water birds in their natural habitat. Capture unforgettable memories and enjoy the serene beauty of Rwanda’s unique 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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive & Return to Kigali

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, when wildlife activity is at its peak. Explore Akagera’s northern and southern plains, where you may encounter lions, rhinos, buffaloes, and other iconic African animals in their natural habitat. Around midday, enjoy a delicious lunch at Mihindi Restaurant, overlooking the park’s beautiful scenery. After lunch, continue your safari adventure and exit the park from the southern gate before beginning the scenic drive back to Kigali. You will arrive in the early evening and be dropped off at your hotel or residence, concluding a memorable full day in Akagera National Park.

Main Destination:

Kigali

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.