3 Days Akagera Safari – Big Five Game Drives & Boat Ride .
ID: GYG849201-1342113
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover Akagera National Park on a 3 Days Safari with thrilling Big Five game drives, stunning savannah landscapes, and a scenic Lake Ihema boat ride filled with hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.
Start your 3 Days Akagera National Park Safari with a scenic drive from Kigali through rolling hills and local villages before entering Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only Big Five safari destination. Enjoy your first relaxed game drive, spotting giraffes, zebras, antelopes, baboons, and sweeping savannah landscapes, followed by a peaceful evening overlooking the bush.
Day 2 brings a thrilling full-day game drive, exploring diverse habitats in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, hyenas, and incredible birdlife. Your guide leads you through woodlands, open plains, and lakeshores, offering close-up wildlife encounters and unforgettable photography moments. This is one of the highlights of a Rwanda wildlife safari and a must-experience for nature lovers.
On Day 3, enjoy a scenic Lake Ihema boat ride, famous for hippos, crocodiles, fish eagles, kingfishers, and wetland ecosystems. The peaceful water safari beautifully complements the land-based game drives, creating a balanced and immersive Akagera safari experience. After the boat tour, return to Kigali with wonderful memories of Rwanda’s unique national park, diverse wildlife, friendly guiding, and authentic Visit Rwanda safari adventure.
Highlights
- Discover the Big Five on a game drive through Akagera National Park
- Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, home to hippos and crocodiles
- Spot nocturnal animals on a night game drive through the park
- See a variety of bird species and other wildlife in their natural habitat
- Take in the stunning views of the savannah landscape
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passport or ID card required
Check weather forecast and dress appropriately
Bring extra water and snacks
Be prepared for early morning starts
Respect wildlife and follow guide's instructions
INCLUDED
- Transportation 4x4 vehicles
- Park Entrance fees.
- Accommodation middle range hotels
- Activities: Game drives to see the Big Five, Boat cruise on Lake Ihema and
- Night game drive
- Professional driver-guide
- Pick up and droop off any where in Kigali.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals: Food and drinks.
- Tips to the guide
- Personal expenses
- luxury drinks
- Anything not explicitly mentioned.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.