3-Day Safari in Akagera Game Drive Experience

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

Arrival in Kigali & Transfer to Akagera National Park

Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be met by our driver guide at your hotel or at the airport. After a short briefing, you will embark on a scenic drive eastwards to Akagera National Park, a beautiful savannah park bordering Tanzania. Upon arrival, check in at Akagera Game Lodge and freshen up. In the afternoon, head out for a half game drive where you may spot elephants, antelopes, and zebras before continuing to Lake Ihema for a breathtaking sunset boat trip. The lake is home to hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife, offering a perfect introduction to Akagera’s unique ecosystem. After the excursion, return to the lodge for 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:

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, Boat Safari & Night Drive

After an early breakfast, set off for a rewarding morning game drive along the lakeside road, where chances are high to encounter giraffes, buffaloes, topis, waterbucks, and even lions or leopards if lucky. The drive provides spectacular views of rolling savannah plains, woodland, and wetland habitats that make Akagera so diverse. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you will enjoy another exciting boat safari on Lake Ihema, which offers fantastic sightings of hippos wallowing, crocodiles sunbathing, and large flocks of water birds such as herons, African jacanas, and kingfishers. As evening falls, head out again for a thrilling night game drive with spotlights, an opportunity to see hyenas, civets, bush babies, and other nocturnal wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Akagera National Park – Full Game Drive & Return to Kigali

After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive exploring deeper into the northern plains of Akagera, an area teeming with wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Drive towards Lake Rwanyakazinga, a haven for hippos, crocodiles, and numerous water birds including African fish eagles, cormorants, and kingfishers. Continue across the sweeping grasslands and the Kirara plains in the north, known for large herds of elephants, zebras, and antelopes grazing freely in the open. With some luck, you may encounter lions or rhinos, completing the Big Five experience. Later in the afternoon, exit the park through the northern gate and drive back to Kigali where your guide will drop you off at your hotel or airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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