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Overview
- Duration:20 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily tour, Private tour
- Language:English, French
Akagera Wildlife Safari in 2 days gives Visitors a memorable Safari Experience, a boat trip, a Night Safari, and the Big Five of Akagera Wildlife Safari. Akagera is unique with large herds of buffalo, impala, crocodiles, elephants & Zebras.
It is located in the northeast of Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. Although founded in 1934, much of the park was reallocated as farms and in 1997 the park was reduced in size from more than 2,500 sq km (nearly 10% of the surface area of Rwanda) to its current extent of 1,122 sq km. Since 2010, a joint venture with African Parks has seen Akagera return to its former glories of Big Five Wildlife Safari Park.
The National Park is named after the Akagera River that flows along its eastern boundary and feeds into a labyrinth of lakes of which the largest is Lake Ihema. The forest-fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, savannah plains, and rolling highlands combine to make Akagera among the most scenic reserves anywhere in Africa. It has exceptional levels of biodiversity and forms the largest protected wetland in central Africa.
Full board accommodation. English-speaking guide. 4-wheel drive. Rolling hills of Acacia bush with panoramic views across scattered grassland, patches of thick forest, and a mosaic of swamp-fringed lakes along the meandering Akagera watercourse contribute to this park’s almost unrivaled diversity and scenic beauty. With Two days of Akagera Safari, Visitors can enjoy a memorable game drive, a boat trip; a Drift along the forest-fringed lake edge, and past huddles of hippos and basking crocodiles and epic scenery.
It is located in the northeast of Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. Although founded in 1934, much of the park was reallocated as farms and in 1997 the park was reduced in size from more than 2,500 sq km (nearly 10% of the surface area of Rwanda) to its current extent of 1,122 sq km. Since 2010, a joint venture with African Parks has seen Akagera return to its former glories of Big Five Wildlife Safari Park.
The National Park is named after the Akagera River that flows along its eastern boundary and feeds into a labyrinth of lakes of which the largest is Lake Ihema. The forest-fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, savannah plains, and rolling highlands combine to make Akagera among the most scenic reserves anywhere in Africa. It has exceptional levels of biodiversity and forms the largest protected wetland in central Africa.
Full board accommodation. English-speaking guide. 4-wheel drive. Rolling hills of Acacia bush with panoramic views across scattered grassland, patches of thick forest, and a mosaic of swamp-fringed lakes along the meandering Akagera watercourse contribute to this park’s almost unrivaled diversity and scenic beauty. With Two days of Akagera Safari, Visitors can enjoy a memorable game drive, a boat trip; a Drift along the forest-fringed lake edge, and past huddles of hippos and basking crocodiles and epic scenery.
Highlights
- Boat cruise on Lake Ihema. You drift along the forest-fringed shoreline past hippos and basking crocodiles.
- Night game drive in the park on the first evening.
- Full-day game drive on Day 2, about 6 hours starting around 7:00am.
- Wildlife: the tour promotes the “Big Five”, and Akagera is known for big herds of buffalo, impala, zebra, elephants and crocodiles.
- Scenery: savannah plains, papyrus swamps, rolling acacia hills and a chain of lakes. The park is the largest protected wetland in central Africa.
Itinerary
2 days Akagera Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer To Akagera National Park
A Pick up from your Hotel or Airport drive to Akagera national park check in at Akagera game lodge. 3:00pm you will have a boat cruise tour at Lake Ihema and late after, night game drive around the park.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive
After breakfast in the morning, around 7:00am You start your full day game drive for wildlife Safari Experience about 6 hours and head back to Kigali at your Hotel or to catch your flight at the Airport.
Includes/Excludes
- Entry Permits
- Park Ranger Fees
- Relevant Government Taxes
- Full time English or/and French speaking Driver/Guide
- Full Board Accomodation
- 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.
from$980.00 /person
