Rwanda · Safari

2-Day Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari with Lake Ihema Boat Ride

2 Days Round trip from Kigali Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five and other wildlife in Rwanda's only savannah park
  • 02 See a variety of birds and animals, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, spotted hyenas, and crocodiles
  • 03 Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Ihema to observe hippos and huge Nile crocodiles
  • 04 Witness a spectacular sunrise in Akagera National Park

Get a classic African safari outlook at the only savannah park in the whole of Rwanda on this private guided tour. Spot the Big Five of Africa and other wildlife in Akagera National Park, and take a scenic boat ride on Lake Ihema to see hippos and crocodiles. Enjoy a unique and unforgettable safari experience on this 2-day tour.

Take a boat ride on Lake Ihema to see hippos, huge Nile crocodiles, and other animals with your Rwandan tour guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kigali, Akagera National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Safari Game Drive in Akagera National Park

  • Have breakfast and go on a morning safari game drive in Akagera National Park.

  • See a variety of birds and animals, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, spotted hyenas, and crocodiles.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge or Dereva Hotel.

2
Day 02

Lake Ihema Boat Ride and Return to Kigali

  • Have an early breakfast and witness a spectacular sunrise.

  • Take a boat ride on Lake Ihema to see hippos, huge Nile crocodiles, and other animals with your Rwandan tour guide.

  • Have lunch and head back to Kigali to catch your return flight at the airport.

Akagera National Park savannah, Lake Ihema boat ride, Akagera Game Lodge dusk

Where this trip takes you

Akagera National Park savannah, Lake Ihema boat ride, Akagera Game Lodge dusk

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kigali 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park entrance permit

  • 4-wheel-drive transportation and its permit

  • Accommodation

  • English-speaking Rwandan safari driver

What's Not Included

  • Airfare

  • Visa

  • Tips

  • Laundry

  • Beverages

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • A good discount is offered to more than 2 people.

  • Solo travellers are assisted in customizing the tour.

  • The tour requires a minimum of 2 people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kigali, Rwanda
Tour start
Kigali, Rwanda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Kigali.

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