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Overview
- Duration:7 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily tour, Private tour
- Language:English, French
Enjoy a pickup from your hotel or apartment in Kigali and travel in a 4x4 vehicle to Akagera National Park, departing around 5:00 am. Upon arrival at the park, meet your English or French-speaking driver/guide and learn a little about Rwanda’s only Big Five savannah reserve and its remarkable comeback. Take in views of rolling acacia hills, open grasslands, and swamp-fringed lakes in one of the most scenic reserves in Africa.
Start the day with breakfast at Akagera Game Lodge, then set off on a game drive across the park’s savannah plains. Along the way, your guide will help you spot large herds of buffalo, impala, zebras, and giraffes, as well as elephants, baboons, antelopes, and many species of birds. Stop at your leisure to photograph the wildlife and hear about the animals’ habits and behaviors, and keep an eye out for the Big Five.
After the game drive, head to the forest-fringed lake edge and drift along the water, passing huddles of hippos and basking crocodiles. Enjoy epic scenery along the meandering Akagera watercourse, which feeds a labyrinth of lakes, including Lake Ihema, the largest of them.
Once you’ve taken your final photos and said farewell to the park, relax on the scenic drive back to Kigali. Your driver/guide will drop you at your hotel or the airport, as long as your flight is on the same day the safari ends.
Highlights
- Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and hippos on a game drive through Akagera National Park
- Drift along the forest-fringed lake edge, past huddles of hippos and basking crocodiles
- Enjoy panoramic views of rolling acacia hills, savannah plains, and swamp-fringed lakes
- Learn about the wildlife and habitats from your English or French-speaking driver/guide
- Support conservation by visiting a park revived through the African Parks partnership, home to Central Africa’s largest protected wetland
Itinerary
One day Akagera Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Game Drive
We have a captivating private safari group to Akagera national park. We meet you at your hotel/apartment in Kigali and we usually depart at 5:00am. Its named for an Akagera river that flows along the eastern boundary and feeds into a labyrinth of lakes. Rolling hills of Acacia bush with panoramic views across scattered grassland ,patches of thick forest and mosaic of swamp -fringed lakes along the meandering Akagera watercourse contribute to this park’s almost unrivalled diversity and scenic beaut. Akagera is unique, large herds of Giraffes, impala, Baboons, Antelopes, Hypos, Zebra and different species of birds are commonly seen. Although the park now has the big” Big Five”
Includes/Excludes
- Entry Permits
- Park Ranger Fees
- Relevant Government Taxes
- Full time English or/and French speaking Driver/Guide
- Breakfast at Akagera Game Lodge Hotel
- Ground Transportation by a 4×4 vehicle
- Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 72 hours in advance of the experience for a refund.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the safari start, and where will I be picked up?
Your driver/guide will meet you at your hotel or apartment in Kigali, or at the airport if you prefer, and the safari usually departs at 5:00 am. Starting early gives you the best chance of seeing wildlife and makes the most of your day in the park.
What is included in the price?
The price covers park entry permits, ranger fees, relevant government taxes, an English or French-speaking driver/guide, breakfast at Akagera Game Lodge, and ground transportation in a 4x4 vehicle. Airport transfer is also included if your flight is on the same day the safari ends. Airfares, visa fees, personal insurance, and personal expenses such as drinks, tips, and laundry are not included.
Know before you go
This private safari requires a minimum of 2 travelers and lasts one full day, with an early 5:00 am departure from Kigali. Please arrange your own visa and personal travel insurance, and bring money for drinks, tips, and any personal expenses. You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before the start date of the experience.
