2-Day Best Akagera Safari in Rwanda from Kigali

2-Day Best Akagera Safari in Rwanda from Kigali

Our 2-Day Akagera safari in Rwanda is one of the best short safari tours to take if you are around Kigali city. You will visit this popular Big Five safari park, where you can easily spot rhinos, lions hunting, leopards lounging on trees, herds of buffaloes, and majestic elephants. You'll have opportunities for game drives and a boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you can spot crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of birds.

The 2-Day Best Akagera Safari sounds like an action-packed movie, where you witness much more than you would expect from a 2-day safari elsewhere in Africa. This safari remains one of the top African safari experiences, offering unforgettable memories and breathtaking wildlife encounters.


Tour Highlights

  • Spot the Big Five wildlife easily.
  • Relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema.
  • Game drives through diverse park landscapes.
  • Witness lions hunting in the wild.
  • Observe leopards lounging on tree branches.
  • Photograph stunning wildlife in golden light.
  • Experience breathtaking sunsets over the savannah.

Detailed Itinerary Day By Day

Day 1: Transfer to Akagera and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Departing from Kigali for your 2-Day Best Akagera Safari in Rwanda, your journey to Akagera National Park takes about 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy a hearty lunch before heading out for your first game drive. As you traverse the park, keep an eye out for impalas, zebras, and the graceful giraffes that roam the savannah. In the afternoon, embark on a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema. Here, you'll have the chance to see hippos basking in the sun, crocodiles lurking by the water’s edge, and a variety of vibrant water birds. After an exciting day, return to your lodge for dinner and a restful overnight stay, reflecting on the day's wildlife encounters.


Accommodation

Meal Plan

Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Departure

After an early breakfast, set out for a longer morning game drive to maximize your wildlife spotting opportunities. This drive takes you to different areas of the park, such as the Kilala plains or Mutumba hills. As you navigate the diverse terrain, look for predators like lions and leopards, as well as large mammals such as elephants and buffaloes. The early morning light provides excellent conditions for photography and observing animal behavior. After your drive, check out from your lodge and begin the journey back to Kigali. As you travel, take in the stunning landscapes and reflect on the incredible experiences from your 2-day Akagera safari, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

 


Accommodation

Meal Plan

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Cost Includes

  • Park fees
  • (For non-residents)
  • All activities
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation
  • (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water
  • (On all days)

Cost Excludes

  • International flights
  • (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items
  • (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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