Tour overview
You will spend your entire day Rwanda rush safari in Akagera National Park situated in the eastern region of the country along the international border with Tanzania. This National Park offers a unique combination of savannah grasslands, wetlands and montane forests housing a rich biodiversity and abundance of wildlife. This is the only place in Rwanda where the African Big Five can be encountered during game drives and walking safaris. The Park offers several other activities such as boat trips, birding, sport fishing, hiking, behind the scenes and many more.
Detailed itinerary
Entire day Akagera National Park
Today early morning, you will set off from Kigali with your packed breakfast at around 5am for an entire day trip to Akagera National Park known for housing Rwanda’s big gems. This adventurous drive to the Park lasts for about 2 and a half hours arriving to embark on a game drive through the savannah plains. This is the only place in Rwanda where game viewing is possible as you look out for several animals such as rhinos, giraffes, lions, herds of elephants and buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, leopards, bushbucks, impalas, waterbucks and many more. You will retire off the savannah plains to have lunch after which you will report at Lake Ihema for a boat cruise. You will sail through concentrations of hippopotamuses, crocodiles and several water birds which offer charming and captivating moments. The cruise lasts for about 2 hours after which you will proceed for an en-route games drive as you embark on your journey back to Kigali where you will be dropped off to your preferred destination.
