2 Day Game Drive Safari in Akagera

The 2 day game drive safari in Akagera has been specifically designed for travellers who specifically want to view savannah wildlife in Rwanda, as well as those with a tight travel schedule. Your 2 day game drive safari in Akagera will start and end in Kigali city, in Rwanda.

Highlight of the 2 Day Game Drive Safari in Akagera.

Day 1: Pickup from Kigali & Transfer to Akagera.

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and departure.

Detailed Itinerary for the 2 Day Game Drive Safari in Akagera.

Day 1: Pickup from Kigali & Transfer to Akagera.

Pickup & Transfer to Akagera: Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast at your hotel in Kigali city. Meet up with your guide and proceed with your transfer to Akagera National Park in the eastern part of Rwanda. The national park is Rwanda’s only refuge for savannah wildlife animals and has over 8,000 large land animals. It is also the only national park in the country where you stand a chance to see the famous Big Five animals of Africa. The park is situated about 110 kilometers from Kigali, which is about a 2½ hour drive.

Afternoon Boat Cruise: Upon your arrival in Akagera National Park, you will embark on an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema, which is the largest of 10 lakes that are located within the national park. Akagera is the only savannah national park in Rwanda and was first established in 1934 by the Belgian colonial government. The park covers 1,122 square kilometers and is by far the largest national park in Rwanda. While on your boat cruise, you will have an opportunity to view the stunning birdlife in the park and around lake. Akagera national park has more than 750 species of birds and some common birds that you can spot while on a boat cruise include; the shoe bill stock, Suaza shrike, raptors, lesser kestrel and the great sniper bird to mention but a few. The boat cruise usually takes between 1-2 hours.

Guided Nature Walk/ Evening game drive (Optional): After your boat cruise experience, retire to your lodge for the evening or you can opt to go guided nature walk or evening game drive and explore the marvelous flora and fauna species that Akagera National Park has to offer.

Later check into your lodge for dinner and accommodation at Ruzizi Tented Camp/Akagera Game Lodge.

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and departure.

Morning Game Drive: Have your breakfast early in the morning and head out for a morning game drive. Get to explore the beautiful savanna and landscape in the park. You will also have the opportunity to see wildlife animals in the park like; elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards, rhinos, waterbucks to mention but a few. If you are lucky, you will get to spot all the Big Five animals in the national park. Head back to your lodge for lunch and later transfer back to Kigali. Depending on your arrival time in Kigali, you can do an optional city tour and later have your guide drop you off at your hotel in Kigali City or at Kigali International Airport. End of Rwanda safaris Tour.