1-Day Safari Adventure in Akagera National Park

• You'll be collected from the airport.

Itinerary Overview: Begin your day early, departing from Kigali at dawn for the scenic drive to Akagera National Park. Your experienced guide will facilitate a smooth entry into the park, where your game drive begins aboard a 4x4 vehicle. Explore the park's varied landscapes, from savannahs to wetlands and wooded hills, watching for the “Big Five”—lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos—as well as giraffes, zebras, and antelope. Akagera also offers rich birdwatching opportunities with over 500 bird species. Stop at the picturesque Lake Ihema for a picnic lunch amidst the tranquil sounds of nature. Post-lunch, continue the game drive, capturing stunning wildlife moments and sweeping vistas as you traverse the park. Conclude your adventure with a relaxed return to Kigali, filled with the unforgettable sights and experiences of Akagera National Park.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.