3 days Budget Safari Akagera
This 3 days budget safari Akagera National Park gives visitors an opportunity to explore the park at a very affordable fees. You do not need a high budget for a wildlife safari in Rwanda. Our Budget Safari Akagera gives you all you need from meeting the big Five such as the Rhinos to rare sighting in the park, get on a boat safari experience to see the greatest aquatic wildlife including the Hippos and countless bird species.
Other wildlife to spot include the leopards, this can happen on a game safari. Choose to have our 3 days Budget Safari Akagera staying at Akagera Game Lodge.
Akagera Leopard
For guests interested to track gorillas in Rwanda, we recommend them a 2 day gorilla safari enabling you to meet the mountain gorillas. Guests can make an extension to track golden monkeys in Rwanda
Day 1: Kigali – Akagera National Park (2h 30min drive) (Boat launch & 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 Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Behind the Scenes – Akagera National Park.
For additional insights into Akagera, take a ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour of park headquarters, where you’ll meet employees integral to park management while learning about exciting conservation developments.
Evening relaxation and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Akagera National Park(Game drive viewing) – Kigali (2h 30mins 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) 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.
Inclusions of 3 days Budget Safari Akagera
- Full Board Accommodation at Akagera Game Lodge-2 Nights
- Transport from start to the end of your tour
- Meals as shown ( FB – Full Board)
- Boat cruise
- Behind the scenes experience
- 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 3 days Budget Safari Akagera
- 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.