3 Days Akagera National Park Safari
3 Days Akagera National Park Safari
Discover Rwanda’s remarkable savannah wilderness on this 3 Days Akagera National Park Safari. Located in eastern Rwanda along the border with Tanzania, Akagera National Park features open grasslands, woodlands, lakes, and wetlands that support an impressive diversity of African wildlife.
Enjoy exciting game drives in search of the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos—alongside giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. The park’s varied landscapes offer excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and nature exploration.
A highlight of the experience is an optional boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you can observe hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds along the lake’s shores. With comfortable safari accommodation and guided wildlife experiences, this three-day adventure is ideal for travellers looking to discover Rwanda beyond its famous mountain gorillas.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali to Akagera National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or another agreed location in Kigali. Meet your professional driver-guide and begin the journey east towards Akagera National Park.
Enjoy views of Rwanda’s countryside as you travel towards the park. After completing the entry formalities, begin exploring Akagera’s varied landscapes, which include open plains, acacia woodlands, lakes, and wetlands.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife. With luck, you may also encounter lions or rhinos in suitable viewing areas.
Continue to your safari lodge or tented camp, check in, and relax. Dinner is served at your accommodation, where you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Meals: Lunch and dinner, depending on your departure time and package.
Day 2: Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Akagera National Park
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for a full day of wildlife exploration. Morning game drives offer opportunities to observe animals as they become active across the park’s grasslands and woodland habitats.
Your guide will help you search for the Big Five, alongside giraffes, zebras, topis, impalas, waterbucks, and other wildlife. Sightings vary according to animal movements, weather, and the areas explored.
After lunch, continue your safari through different sections of the park, enjoying its changing scenery and opportunities for photography.
Later in the day, you may take an optional boat safari on Lake Ihema, subject to operating schedules and availability. From the water, look for hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of waterbirds along the lake’s shoreline.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Return to Kigali
Wake up early for breakfast before setting out on a final morning game drive, depending on your accommodation location and departure schedule.
Use the remaining time to search for wildlife and enjoy the scenery of Akagera’s savannahs and wetlands. Your guide will select a suitable route based on current wildlife activity and the time available.
After the game drive, begin your return journey to Kigali. Arrive at your hotel or Kigali International Airport according to your onward travel arrangements.
Your 3 Days Akagera National Park Safari concludes with wonderful memories of Rwanda’s diverse wildlife and beautiful natural landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast; lunch may be included depending on your schedule and package.
Price Includes
Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali, as specified in the package.
Transport in a suitable safari vehicle.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Two nights of accommodation in the selected category.
Meals as specified in the itinerary.
Akagera National Park entrance fees, if explicitly included in the confirmed package.
Game drives as outlined in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water during safari drives, according to the package.
Applicable taxes and levies included in the quoted package price.
Assistance with safari arrangements.
Price Excludes
International flights to and from Rwanda.
Rwanda visa and other travel documentation.
Travel insurance.
Park entrance fees if not included in the confirmed package.
Optional boat safari on Lake Ihema unless specifically included.
Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide and lodge staff.
Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks.
Personal expenses, including laundry, souvenirs, and telephone calls.
Additional activities not listed in the itinerary.
Accommodation before or after the safari.
Any services not specifically listed under “What’s Included”.