Rwanda Akagera National Park experience
3 DaysOverview
During this amazing experience you will embark on an unforgettable wildlife journey to Akagera National Park, contemplating the majestic big five mammals. Your dedicated driver-guide will collect you for a transfer to the park immersing you in the park’s diverse ecosystems and wildlife where you will spot Giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, antelopes and over 500 birds. On the next day, you will be returned to Kigali, concluding your Akagera National Park adventure. This safari begins and ends in Kigali, with options ranging from budget to luxurious to suit your travel style.
The trip package including 3 days and 2-night costs:
For 1 pax
- Budget : 1 539 USD
- Midrange : 2 149 USD
- Luxury : 2 739 USD
Based on a single room.
For 2 pax
- Budget : 979 USD per person
- Midrange : 1 329 USD per person
- Luxury : 1 719 USD per person
Based on a shared double room, single supplement cost being 340 USD for luxury, 330 USD for midrange and 60 USD for budget.
For 3 pax
- Budget : 799 USD per person
- Midrange : 1 019 USD per person
- Luxury : 1 329 USD per person
Based on a shared double room, single supplement cost being 340 USD for luxury, 330 USD for midrange and 60 USD for budget.
For 4 pax
- Budget : 679 USD per person
- Midrange : 829 USD per person
- Luxury : 1 149 USD per person
Based on a shared double room, single supplement cost being 340 USD for luxury, 330 USD for midrange and 60 USD for budget.
Price is quoted per person in the group.
PAYMENT TERMS: This Safari Tour Requires 30% deposit upon booking and the rest to be paid 4 weeks to safari.
VALIDITY: This quotation is valid until the end of July 2025. Bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
Day 1 :
From Kigali to Akagera National Park
<p>Upon your arrival in Kigali, you'll be greeted by your driver-guide. Your Rwandan experience will begin with a city tour, encompassing visits to the museum, the conference center, and the vibrant Kimironko market, where you can purchase local goods and connect with the Rwandan people. After lunch in Kigali, you'll journey north to Akagera National Park, approximately a two-hour drive. You'll arrive with ample time to check into your chosen lodge, allowing you to unwind and anticipate your upcoming exploration of the park.</p><p>Main Destination: Akagera National Park</p><p></p><p>Accommodation:</p><p>Budget: Akagera Guide’s house</p><p>Mid Range: Akagera Game Lodge</p><p>Luxury: Ruzizi tented lodge</p>
Day 2 :
Half day game drive and Ihema boat ride
<p>Following a morning meal, you'll embark on an exciting game drive within Akagera National Park. Your driver-guide will lead you along the park's various routes, offering opportunities to spot its diverse wildlife, including rhinos, elephants, lions, and giraffes. This immersive half-day experience will last approximately five hours before you return to your lodge for lunch.</p><p></p><p>In the afternoon after lunch, you'll enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Ihema, providing excellent opportunities for birdwatching and viewing the aquatic inhabitants of Akagera, such as hippos and crocodiles, in their natural habitat. This two-hour boat trip operates at specific times. Afterwards, you'll head back to your accommodation for a delicious dinner, where you can reflect on the day's memorable wildlife encounters.</p><p></p><p>Accommodation:</p><p>Budget: Akagera Guide’s house</p><p>Mid Range: Akagera Game Lodge</p><p>Luxury: Ruzizi tented lodge</p>
Day 3 :
Drive back to Kigali for your flight out
<p>Akagera National Park provides an optional cultural tour for visitors, which you can partake in after breakfast at the lodge before your departure to Kigali, should you wish. Following this, you will leave the park, and if luck is on your side, you might encounter more of Akagera's wildlife, offering another chance to see any animals you may have missed on previous days. Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be taken to your designated drop-off location. If time permits, you could also make a stop at the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Grounds and the Kimironko market to potentially find good deals on local items before transferring you to the airport for departure flight out.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: Kigali</p><p>Accommodation: End of Tour, No accommodation</p>
