This tour will let you explore Rwanda’s big game conservation known as Akagera national park, which is endowed with herds of Elephants and Buffalos that emerge from the woodland to drink water at Lake Ihema, while lucky visitors might stumble across a spotted hyena or even a stray lion. Other animals to see include, Giraffe and zebra, various types of antelope inhabit the park such as chestnut-coated impala, Oribi, Bushbuck, as well as the world’s largest antelope, the statuesque cape eland.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Akagera National park
• You’ll be picked up from the airport (or hotel).
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
On this day, you will be met and briefed by our tour guide at Kigali your Hotel/Airport holding a placard reading your names; enjoy a 2 hours drive to Akagera national park in Eastern Rwanda, check-in at Akagera Game lodge Hotel Later after check in at 4:00 pm, Proceed for a boat trip on Lake Ihema, for a close encounter with the Crocodiles and Hippos along the river banks, coupled with large concentration of over 525 bird species both migratory and savanna related. Unique species such as Shoe billed stocks and papyrus gonolek can be encountered. Endemics include the jacanas, ibis, sand pipers and herons. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay for a relaxed evening as you get mentally set for the next day’s adventure.
Day 2: Game drive and boat trip
You will enjoy an early morning breakfast and start your game drives and be ready to explore the African savanna. A Full day game drive here offers you an opportunity to spot a variety of game including Elephants, Buffalos, Hippos, Lions, Masai Giraffe, Gazelles, Impala, Baboons, Oribi, Butchel’s zebra, Topi, Bush baby, Leopard and bushbuck, Elands, beautiful birds species,etc. Back to the Hotel for Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Genocide memorial tour and transfer to Kigali airport
After breakfast, visit the community around the park( traditional life, basket waving, banana wine making, etc…). Later after, drive to Kigali, go for a city tour, the genocide memorial, site and other cultural sites. Later transfer to your Hotel/the airport for departure as you say farewell to the African wilderness and this day will mark the end of your Akagera tour!
- 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.
Find the list of recommended lodges to be enjoyed during your stay in Akagera national Park during Wildlife Safari Rwanda.
Akagera Lodges
Akagera Wildlife national park is among the top destination for wildlife conservation, enjoy wildlife game drive & Boat cruise in Akagera National Park. Its still lacking budget lodges and accommodation needs to be booked in advance.
Being one of the best getaways and destinations at Akagera Np, the lodge offers exquisite reliable accommodation that is comfortable to all that visit the park on holiday. |
Situated along the shores of Lake Ihema offering exceptional views of the surrounding, Ruzizi tented camp has 7 en-suite tents suitable for all travelers worldwide. |
Volcanoes Lodges
Volcanoes national park is located in the northern province of Rwanda , its ranked as the home to the mountain gorillas and all gorilla trekking tours offered by Active African Vacations leads to Volcanoes national Park. Hotels & lodges found in this park include mountain gorilla view lodge,volcanoes lodge, Kinigi guest house,Muhabura hotel,Villa Da Gorilla,Five volcanoes lodge.
| Muhabura Hotel Budget
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Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge luxury
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Nyungwe Lodges
Nyungwe forest national park is well known for chimpanzee tracking & canopy walk, its located in southern rwanda, it has accommodation facilities ranging from Mid Range, Budget and luxury lodges. it has Gisakura guest house, Nyungwe forest lodge and nyungwe hill top Lodge. Book a Discounted price safari to nyungwe with Rwagasabo safaris Rwanda to enjoy the stay in any of the accommodation below.
| One & Only Nyungwe House
Visit Rwanda Chimpanzee Tracking in nyungwe forest with the overnight stay in One & Only Nyungwe House that is a luxury lodge 5 Stars hotel recommended by Active African Vacations. |
Gisakura Guesthouse budget
Traveling on budget option , Gisakura guest house is recommended to primates travelers that visit Nyungwe forest national park for chimpanzee tracking in the wild,its offering basic accommodation for travelers. |
Nyungwe hill top view Mid range
Find mid range accommodation in nyungwe forest recommended by Active African Vacations called Nyungwe Hill Top lodge , offering moderate accommodation facilities to travelers .Book chimps Trek in Rwanda. |
