1-Day Akagera National Park Safari with Big Five Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot the Big Five, including lions and rhinos
• 02 Observe elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in their natural habitat
• 03 Enjoy scenic views of savannahs, lakes, and wetlands
• 04 Take guided game drives with an experienced driver-guide

Experience Rwanda's only savannah national park on this exciting one-day safari from Kigali. Akagera National Park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and the famous Big Five, including lions and rhinos. Enjoy a guided game drive through the park's diverse landscapes of savannah, lakes, and wetlands.

Akagera National Park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and the famous Big Five, including lions and rhinos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kigali, Akagera National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari

Early Morning Pickup

• Departure from Kigali around 5:00 AM.
• Drive to Akagera National Park.

Morning Game Drive

• Search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Lunch Break (Optional)

• Stop at a lodge restaurant inside the park.

Afternoon Game Drive

• Continue searching for lions, rhinos, and other wildlife.

Return to Kigali

• Drive back to Kigali in the late afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional driver-guide
• Private safari vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Park entry fees
• Meals and drinks
• Optional boat trip on Lake Ihema
• Tips and personal expenses

What to bring

• Camera or binoculars
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable clothing

Know before you go

• The tour starts very early in the morning.
• Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
• Park entry fees are paid separately.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Norrsken House, KN 78 Street, Kigali, Rwanda

Tour start

Rwanda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.