3 Days Akagera national park wildlife safari

This 3 Days Akagera national park wildlife safari takes you to Akagera national park which is a rewarding destination with various activities like exciting boat trips, game drives and cultural tours.

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Akagera national park.
On arrival at the airport in Kigali, you’ll be received by our professional driver guide. Have a city tour and after your lunch proceeds to Akagera National park.

This journey is very wonderful because you will see spectacular sceneries; your vehicle may be stopped at any time for an advantage of taking photos. Arrive in the evening, check into your lodge and head for a night game drive, to see nocturnal animals. Retire at your lodge for dinner and the overnight.

Upmarket accommodation: Akagera game lodge
Mid-range accommodation: Ruzizi tented lodge
Budget accommodation: Karenga bush camp

Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise.
Early morning breakfast, go for a morning game drive, you will drive to the northern section of the park to see the early morning risers returning from their hunt. These animals are primarily active in the night and barely seen throughout the day. During the drive, you will see various animals such as bushbucks, lions, giraffes, antelopes plus zebras.

Return to your lodge for lunch and rest then after lunch enjoy a boat cruise on the beautiful lake Ihema, to see hippos, crocodiles plus various bird species in addition to other animals at a closer distance. This will be a very rewarding experience. Later dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Upmarket accommodation: Akagera game lodge
Mid-range accommodation: Ruzizi tented lodge
Budget accommodation: Karenga bush camp

Day 3 Transfer from Akagera to Kigali City
After breakfast drive to the heart of Rwanda for a tour; and enjoy Kigali the lovable city in the land of “a thousand hills”. The city is very spotless and the people are very hospitable and friendly.

Visit the Genocide Memorial Centre and get information on the genesis of the genocide. You will also visit the National Museum and other eye-catching sites within and around the city. Have lunch and later catch up with your flight back home.

Includes:

  • Ground transport per 4WD safari vehicle
  • Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on triple rooms
  • Three meals a day
  • Drinking bottled water in the safari vehicle
  • All Park entrance fees
  • All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Excludes:

  • International flight
  • Visa  per person
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips & laundry service
  • All drinks apart from those served for breakfast
  • Any deviation from the suggested program