A Day Trip to Akagera National Park
A Day Trip to Akagera National Park is always remarkable, anyone who has been to this wildlife Park before will agree that just an hour in the Wilderness is an awe-inspiring experience, but having a whole day will provide an unmatched overview of this incredible safari destination, which is surprisingly the only savannah-dominated National Park in the country. Book Now
A day trip to Akagera National Park involves getting picked up by your safari drivers from your Hotel or any other place of residence in Kigali at 04:30 am, then embarking on the two-and-a-half to three hours journey to this 1122-square-kilometer safari destination found in the Eastern part of Rwanda, bordering Tanzania. By leaving early, you will be able to arrive on time for a morning game drive to see the big five animals- Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos, and Elephants), Masai giraffes, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, Topis, Duikers, giant elands, spotted hyenas, and so much more. The Day tour is a perfect adventure as it offers a phenomenal overall experience of the wilderness at a relaxed pace. In just a short time, be prepared to experience Rwanda’s natural and unspoiled beauty, capture some of the most unmissable and boastful wildlife photographs, as well as having once-in-a-lifetime African wildlife encounters.
The unique wildlife species are the highlight of this game drive, but the surrounding hilly countryside at the backdrop will give way to the sweeping savannah plains of the Great Rift Valley. Akagera National Park’s 1122-square-kilometer landscape is dominated by savannah plains as well as Lakes, marshland, swamps, and forest which boast an amazing complement of nature and wildlife that can’t be spotted from any other National Park in Rwanda. These different landscapes/ecosystems are home to numerous wildlife species and a plethora of birds that call the Protected Area home. Game drives in Akagera National Park with our open-roofed 4X4 safari vehicles are undeniably one of the ultimate safari experiences in this country that is typically known for gorilla treks, and for you to do it in just a day makes it wonderful for travelers who are limited by time. Remember that this safari destination is popular for its endless opportunities to spot the sought-after Big Five game.
Lake Ihema, the largest Lake in the Park and the second largest in the country is found in the southern part of Akagera National Park.
Your day trip to Akagera National Park comes with a hot meal at one of the Lodges around/close to the National Park or a picnic lunch at one of our favorite scenic picnic sites during the course of the day, before heading for the afternoon adventure in form of another game drive or a boat ride on Lake Ihema.
The eventful day in Akagera National Park ends in the late afternoon when you depart this beautiful safari destination through the Northern gate and then return to the City. You will arrive early evening and get dropped off at the Hotel, or Airport.
Our Day Trip to Akagera National Park includes game drives in our open-roofed 4X4 safari vehicle, the services of an experienced and English-speaking guide, Bottled water, a picnic lunch/or hot lunch at one of the Safari Lodges, Akagera National Park entry and activity fees, and relevant Government taxes.
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