3 Day Akagera National Park Safari
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Overview
The 3 Day Akagera National Park Safari is a short but immersive wildlife adventure focused on Rwanda’s savannah and wetland ecosystems. The itinerary showcases the park’s Big Five game, abundant birdlife, and scenic lakes, offering classic game drives and boat excursions along Lake Ihema.
This safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience Rwanda’s premier wildlife park without long-distance travel, combining excellent game viewing, guided tours, and comfortable lodge accommodations.
Detailed Tour Plan
Arrival at Kigali International Airport and meet your professional safari guide. Drive east to Akagera National Park, approximately 2.5–3 hours.
Check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a short introductory game drive to spot wildlife near the lodge.
Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge / Akagera Game Lodge / Magashi Camp (or similar)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Early breakfast followed by a full-day game drive across the park’s savannah plains. Look for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and various antelope species.
After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, observing hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species along the shoreline. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge / Akagera Game Lodge / Magashi Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, embark on a final morning game drive to catch wildlife activity at its peak.
After the drive, begin the return journey to Kigali. Depending on departure time, optional stops for souvenirs or photos may be made before transfer to Kigali International Airport for onward travel.
This concludes your 3 Day Akagera National Park Safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included/Exclude
- Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali.
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with fuel.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- All park entrance fees.
- All scheduled game drives and boat cruises.
- Two nights’ accommodation.
- Meals as specified (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Bottled drinking water during transfers.
- International flights
- travel insurance
- tips
- alcoholic drinks
- optional activities not mentioned.