2 Days Wildlife Safari Akagera Rwanda is now one of the most popular safaris to Rwanda to experience the most stunning wildlife in Rwanda’s Akagera including taking on a boat cruise on Lake Ihema and a safari drive through the entire park. This 2 Days Wildlife Safari Akagera Rwanda gives visitors a chance to experience and enjoy seeing a variety of wild animals, such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and on a lucky day meet lions and leopards. Inquire about our 2 Days Wildlife Safari Akagera Rwanda for a story to tell about Safaris in Rwanda.
Giant African elephants to be sighted on your wildlife safari Akagera Rwanda
Day 1: Kigali – Akagera National Park (2h30min drive – Boat cruise & game drives)
06h00: You will be picked up from your Hotel and proceed to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival at the park headquarters, you will have a briefing at the park headquarters.
You will embark on a game drive viewing enroute to Lake Ihema. Lining the lakes are some of the continent’s densest concentrations of water birds, while the connecting marshes are the haunt of the endangered and exquisite papyrus gonolek, and the bizarre shoebill stork – the latter perhaps the most eagerly sought of all African birds.
The game drive in Akagera National Park provides you with the opportunity to see the newly re-introduced king of the jungle (Lions) as well as viewing gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies. You will visit the hippo pool, Giraffe area in the south and the lakes road up towards Birengero.
Lunch at Ruzizi Tented Camp. Afternoon boat cruise you will go for a boat excursion on Lake Ihema, which will take you to the island that is inhabitant to several species of birds. Lining the lakes are some of the continent’s densest concentrations of water birds, while the connecting marshes are the haunt of the endangered and exquisite papyrus gonolek, and the bizarre shoebill stork – the latter perhaps the most eagerly sought of all African birds. Evening relaxation and overnight stay at Ruzizi Tented Camp/Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Akagera National Park (Game drive viewing) – Kigali ( 2h30mins drive)
Have breakfast at the lodge and check out. You will proceed on a day’s en-route game drive in the park with picnic lunches. This will give you an opportunity to tour the northern part of the park.
The game drive in Akagera National Park provides you with the opportunity to see the newly re-introduced king of the jungle (Lions)
Mother Lion and her cub in Akagera National Park
as well as viewing gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies. You will visit the hippo pool, Giraffe area in the south and the lakes road up towards Birengero.
You will then exit the park through the northern gate and have a leisurely drive back to Kigali. You will be dropped at your hotel or transferred to the airport for departure.
You can complement Akagera safari with a 2 days to Volcanoes National Park to track mountain gorillas
Inclusions of 2 Days Wildlife Safari Akagera Rwanda
- Transport from start to the end of your tour
- Full Board Accommodation at Ruzizi Tented Lodge or Akagera Game Lodge-1 Night
- Meals as shown ( FB – Full Board)
- Boat launch
- Bottled mineral water per person/day in the vehicle
- All other activities and extra meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Exclusive use of a 4WD Land cruiser
- Services of a professional, experienced English speaking driver guides
- Park entrances
- Our assistance
Exclusions of 2 Days Wildlife Safari Akagera Rwanda
- International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
- entry visa fees,
- optional extras whilst in Kigali
- drinks throughout the trip,
- tips and gratuities,
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc