Rwanda Akagera National Park experience - 3 Days

Rwanda Akagera Nation Park
Rwanda Akagera National Park experience

Overview

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 : 1 299 USD 
  • Midrange           : 1 959 USD
  • Luxury : 2 559 USD

Based on a single room.

For 2 pax

  • Budget : 839 USD per person
  • Midrange           : 1 249 USD per person
  • Luxury : 1 639 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 :  789 USD per person
  • Midrange           : 1 119 USD per person
  • Luxury : 1 449 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 : 629 USD per person
  • Midrange           : 979 USD per person
  • Luxury : 1 309 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

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.

Main Destination: Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Budget: Akagera Guide’s house

Mid Range: Akagera Game Lodge

Luxury: Ruzizi tented lodge

Day 2
Half day game drive and Ihema boat ride

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.

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.

Accommodation:

Budget: Akagera Guide’s house

Mid Range: Akagera Game Lodge

Luxury: Ruzizi tented lodge

Day 3
Drive back to Kigali for your flight out

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.

Main Destination: Kigali

Accommodation: End of Tour, No accommodation

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission in the park (Akagera National Park)
  • 4WD Safari Car

Exclusions

  • Rwanda visa fees
  • International flights
  • Meals (B=breakfast and D=dinner)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
  • Tips

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