2-Day Akagera National Park Mid-Range Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pick-up from Kigali - Transfer to Akagera - Game drive and afternoon boat cruise

Following the briefing by Musana Tours and the travel driver, we will embark on a scenic 2-hour journey to Akagera National Park, traversing through picturesque countryside adorned with stunning hills.

Upon arrival, we will engage in a morning game drive with a knowledgeable park guide. Anticipate captivating sightings of zebras, Maasai giraffes, leopards, elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos, and various antelopes. Although the game drive duration will be moderate, it allows ample time to return to your hotel for lunch in preparation for the afternoon boat cruise.

The boat cruise on Lake Ihema promises an exceptional opportunity to observe diverse bird species, crocodiles, hippos, and land animals quenching their thirst along the shores. Keep an eye out for the majestic shoebill storks, kingfishers, fish eagles, and cormorants. The boat excursion spans 2 to 3 hours, after which you will be chauffeured back to your hotel for relaxation, refreshments, and a delightful dinner.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Akagera Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Longer game drive – Transfer back to Kigali

Begin your day by arising early and savoring a delicious breakfast. The driver and park guide will assist in identifying optimal locations for mammal sightings. Brace yourself for an extended game drive. Starting from the southern gate and spanning the entire northern section of the park, this comprehensive journey could last up to 6 hours. Key highlights include the Kilala Plains, Mutumba Hills, "Hippo Beach," expansive swamps, and the shores of Lake Ihema - an area renowned for its unparalleled concentration of wildlife. If any wildlife was missed on the first day, this extended drive provides a second chance to spot lions, buffaloes, kobs, hippos, giraffes, elephants, and various antelope species, guided by the park expert.

Akagera National Park has over 500 recorded bird species, including the lesser kestrel, papyrus gonolek, and the iconic shoebill stork.

After this immersive experience, return to the hotel for check-out before returning to Kigali.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.