2DAYS
AFRICAN WILDLIFE SAFARI IN AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
A 2-day African wildlife safari to Akagera National Park takes
you to the only savanna national park in Rwanda which is home to the big five
animals, some primate species, and bird species.
During the safari in Akagera National Park, you should expect to see buffaloes,
elephants, zebras, lions, giraffes, warthogs, Olive baboons, vervet monkeys,
and many species of antelope among others. The park also has a large wetland
system consisting of many lakes and swamps. You will do a boat trip on the
park's largest lake Ihema and you will see crocodiles, hippos, and many water
birds.
HIGHLIGHT
Day 1: Pickup from Kigali, Transfer to Akagera, Game Drive and
afternoon boat cruise
Day 2: Full-day game drive, Departure to Kigali
ITINERARY
Day 1:
Transfer to Akagera National Park from Kigali
Early morning around 5:00 am, after your breakfast, the driver
guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive 2.5 hours to the reception of
Akagera NP. On arrival at the park, you
will have a short game drive, then
proceed to the accommodation for check-in and Lunch, later take a boat trip on
Lake Ihema to watch Hippos and crocodiles in the water or by the shores.
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Upmarket: Magashi Camp
Midrange: Ruzizi tented camp
Mid-range: Akagera Game Lodge
Budget Camping
Day 2:
Game drive in Akagera National Park
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will leave the lodge
with a packed lunch and start a game drive searching for the big animals
including Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, several Antelope species, and
recently the re-introduced Lions and Rhinos. The park is a varied habitat for
wildlife and a birder's haven with over 500 bird species in the park.
The game drive will last about 6 hours depending on your
interests. Arriving at the north gate of Akagera Np, you will start the journey
back to Kigali.
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch
INCLUDES
Ground transport per 4WD
Bottled water
Full board accommodation: 1 night
Park entrance fees
Game drive
Boat trip
Service of an English-speaking driver guide
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
EXCLUSIONS
Extras at the accommodation
Drinks, laundry, etc.
Tips to porters and driver/ guide
Insurance
What to bring
WHAT TO BRING
Sun Hat and Sunscreen
Bug spray
Camera
