1-Day Big 5 Safari at Akagera National Park

• You'll be collected from the airport.

Your journey begins with a 05:00 AM pick-up from your Kigali hotel, followed by a scenic drive to Akagera National Park. En route, you’ll stop for a light breakfast before continuing to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing. At 09:00 AM, embark on a guided boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you’ll witness an abundance of birdlife as well as hippos and crocodiles basking in the water. Later, rejoin your guide for a full-day game drive, where you’ll explore the park’s diverse landscapes, from rolling hills to lakeside swamps. Keep an eye out for elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and predators like lions and leopards. You’ll enjoy a hot lunch at Lake Mihindi Restaurant. In the afternoon, the game drive continues as you traverse the park. By 5:00 PM, you will exit the park and begin your journey back to Kigali, arriving at your hotel or airport around 8:00 PM.
End of tour – Wishing you an unforgettable experience!

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:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.