This 4 days akagera national park safari will give you the ultimate safari experience, which will allow you to participate in several activities that will give you access to several different wildlife species from the big five animals in Rwanda, the endangered shoes bill stork and several wildlife species as you embark on activities like the game drivees in akagera national park and the hot air balloon safaris among other notable activities in the park. Continue with the detailed itinerary below for a look into one of the most rewarding Rwanda safaris.
Highlights of your safari
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park
Day 2-3: Game drive in Akagera National Park
Day 4: Transfer back to Kigali city
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park
At an agreed location in Kigali city, your guide to transfer you to Akagera National Park will meet you. The journey to the park will give you access to rewarding views like tea and coffee plantations, and when you get to the park, get ready to embark on the boat cruise on Lake Ihema. The boat cruise on Lake Ihema is the ultimate adventure experience that will give you the chance to enjoy the sunset as you enjoy the cool breeze. The experience will give you the chance to watch several water birds like the endangered shoebill stork, the kingfishers catching fish, among other attractions. After the safari experience, you will head to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2-3: Game drive in Akagera National Park
On day 2&3, you will enjoy participating in the game drives in Akagera National Park as you embark on the different trails in the park. The full-day game drives will give you access to both the northern and southern sectors of the park, which will give you access to the animal species like the big five animals in Rwanda, such as the elephants, lions, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards. The herbivores like the elands, gazelles, and bushbucks can be seen grazing within the plains, and the carnivores can be seen catching their prey. The highest concentration of animals can be seen in the southern sector of the park, where you can also find Lake Ihema, where several animals can be seen quenching their thirst. After the experience, head to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Transfer back to Kigali city
Wake up early, have breakfast, and make your way back to Kigali city, where you will be dropped off at a location of your choice. This will mark the end of your 4 days akagera national park safari.
Safari inclusions
- Pick up and drop off in Kigali city
- Safari vehicle and fuel
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Game drive
- Boat cruise on Lake Ihiema
Exclusions
- Visas
- All activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services.
