Rwanda, Uganda · Safari

1-Day Akagera National Park Safari with Game Drive and Boat Safari

1 Day Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras on a morning game drive
  • 02 Cruise past hippos and crocodiles on a boat safari
  • 03 Search for lions and leopards as you explore different areas of the park
  • 04 Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the natural beauty of Akagera National Park

Embark on a thrilling one-day tour to Akagera National Park with an early departure from Kigali or nearby accommodation. Enjoy breakfast on the way before setting out on a captivating game drive to spot diverse wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, various antelope species, and predators such as lions and leopards. Relish a picnic lunch surrounded by the park's natural beauty, then continue with a boat safari and an afternoon game drive through different areas of the park. Return to Kigali or your lodging by late afternoon, concluding an enriching exploration of Akagera National Park.

Akagera is known for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and various antelope species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Entebbe, Kigali, Akagera National Park
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari

  • Morning:

    • Transfer to Akagera National Park.

    • Early departure: start your day early to maximize your wildlife-viewing opportunities. Leave your accommodation in Kigali or nearby, as it takes approximately 2-3 hours to reach Akagera National Park.

    • Breakfast on the go: enjoy a quick breakfast on the way, either at your accommodation or in a nearby town. Arrive at the park's main entrance early in the morning to make the most of your day.

    • Game drive: begin your day with a game drive through the park. Akagera is known for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and various antelope species. Watch out for predators like lions and leopards.

  • Midday:

    • Picnic lunch: pack a picnic lunch or prearrange a lunch spot within the park. There are designated picnic areas where you can enjoy your meal while surrounded by the natural beauty of Akagera.

    • Afternoon: after the boat safari, continue your game drive to explore different parts of the park and search for any animals you may have missed in the morning.

    • Late afternoon: leave Akagera National Park late in the afternoon and return to Kigali or your accommodation. This will be the end of your one-day visit to Akagera National Park.

Akagera National Park, morning game drive, boat safari, hippos and crocodiles

Where this trip takes you

Akagera National Park, morning game drive, boat safari, hippos and crocodiles

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Entebbe 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • Park fees
  • Meals
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Professional speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • Internal flights
  • Alcoholic drink
  • Accommodation

What to bring

  • Light clothes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Entebbe.

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