Private game drives
Explore different areas of the park with a guide who reads the landscape and wildlife signs.
Rwanda wildlife · Akagera National Park
3 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari
Explore Rwanda's savannah landscapes through private game drives, lakeside views and a boat safari.
Duration3 days
DestinationRwanda
Main activityWildlife safari
Tour typePrivate safari
Tour overview
Rwanda's savannah side.
This three-day Akagera package takes you east from Kigali into a park of open plains, woodland, wetlands and lakes. It is designed for travellers who want a classic wildlife experience without leaving Rwanda.
Morning and afternoon drives give you the best chance to see elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope and abundant birdlife. We can add a second night, a longer route or a Kigali stay around the core package.
Safari highlights
What you will experience.
Boat safari
See hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds from a different perspective on the lake.
Classic wildlife
Look out for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and the many smaller species.
Scenic landscapes
Enjoy the contrast between savannah, wetlands, woodland and Rwanda's hills.
Detailed itinerary
Your 3-day safari.
DAY 1
Kigali to Akagera National Park
Your guide collects you in Kigali and drives east through the countryside. Depending on arrival time, enter the park for an introductory drive before settling into your lodge.
Accommodation: safari lodgeMeals: lunch and dinnerTransfer: private vehicle
DAY 2
Full day wildlife and boat safari
Start early for a game drive while animals are active in the cooler hours. After a midday rest, take a boat safari on the lake, then finish with an afternoon drive or sunset viewpoint.
Accommodation: safari lodgeMeals: breakfast, lunch, dinnerActivity: game drive + boat
DAY 3
Final game drive and return to Kigali
Use the morning for one last wildlife drive before leaving the park. Your guide returns you to Kigali, your hotel or the airport according to your onward plans.
Meals: breakfast and lunchEnd: Kigali or airport
Tour information
What's included?
Included
- Professional safari guide
- Private safari transportation
- Game drives and boat safari
- Lodge accommodation
- Meals listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water during the safari
- Park entry fees
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips and optional activities
- Accommodation before or after the package unless requested