3-Day Rwanda Akagera National Park Budget Safari Tour

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

Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Akagera National Park

Start the day with a guided tour of Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital. Visit the Kimironko Market, a bustling local market offering a variety of fresh produce, crafts, and textiles. Then head to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where you’ll learn about Rwanda’s tragic history. Afterward, enjoy a traditional Rwandan lunch in Kigali before embarking on the scenic drive to Akagera National Park. Check in to your lodge, relax, and prepare for the exciting days ahead.

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:

Rutete Eco-Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Begin your day early with a game drive through Akagera’s diverse landscapes. Look out for the “Big Five” (lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards), as well as giraffes, zebras, and hippos. After the drive, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Ihema. The cruise offers a unique opportunity to spot crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of bird species while enjoying the serene surroundings. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening and dinner.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Rutete Eco-Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive, Picnic at Mountain Mutumba & Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, embark on another exciting game drive to explore different areas of the park. Head towards Mountain Mutumba, where you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch with breathtaking views of the park. Spend time relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by nature. Afterwards, take a scenic drive back to Kigali, arriving by evening.

Main Destination:

Kigali

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.