Rwanda · Safari

3-Day Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari from Kigali

3 Days Round trip from Kigali Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five and other African wildlife in Akagera National Park
  • 02 Look out for lions, black rhinos, elephants, giraffes, leopards, crocodiles, and buffaloes
  • 03 Enjoy an evening boat ride with scenic lakeside views
  • 04 Explore Akagera on extended game drives across different areas of the park

Spot the Big Five and other animals of the African ecosystem, including antelopes, crocodiles, and more than 500 bird species, on this safari in Akagera National Park. The tour combines exciting game drives with lakeside views and an evening boat ride for a well-rounded wildlife experience. Travel from Kigali in a 4x4 car and spend two nights at Akagera Game Lodge while exploring one of Rwanda's top national parks.

Spot the Big Five and other animals of the African ecosystem, including antelopes, crocodiles, and more than 500 bird species, on this safari in Akagera National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kigali, Akagera National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kigali Transfer and First Game Drive in Akagera

  • Meet your local tour guide at your hotel in Kigali at 6 am for pick-up and transfer.

  • Depart with a packed lunch in a 4x4 car for Akagera National Park.

  • Arrive at the national park, complete the registration process, and begin your game drive, which takes around 6 to 7 hours. Look out for lions, black rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of bird species.

Overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge.

2
Day 02

Wildlife Safari and Evening Boat Ride

  • Enjoy breakfast and proceed for a game drive of about 4 to 5 hours with your tour guide. See a variety of wildlife that you may not have seen on the first day, including leopards, crocodiles, and buffaloes.

  • Return to the lodge for rest and lunch.

  • Go for a boat ride in the evening.

Overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge.

3
Day 03

Park Walk and Return to Kigali

  • Walk around some areas of the park from the south to the north exit.

  • Get dropped off at your hotel.

Akagera National Park, lakeside boat ride, Akagera Game Lodge

Where this trip takes you

Akagera National Park, lakeside boat ride, Akagera Game Lodge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kigali 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport

  • English-speaking Rwandan tour guide

  • Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • Park entrance fees

  • Meals

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

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 3 days finish where they began, in Kigali.

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