1 Days Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari

1 Day Akagera National Park Safari offers a one-day tour to Akagera National Park  to encounter Rwanda’s Big Five (lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards, buffalo). The 1 day Akagera National Park allows for most visitors to leave Kigali at 5:00 AM for 3 hour drive to Akagera National Park via the southern gate, engaging in a full-day game drive, typically concluding with a boat excursion on Lake Ihema before returning to Kigali. Book a 1 day Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari to encounter the Big Five with Aloyo Safaris.

Akagera National Park encompasses a blend of Savannah and forests areas, offering varied landscapes of Rwanda. Akagera National Park houses the Big Five African game and serves as the premier destination for a day excursion from Kigali, Rwanda, for wildlife observation in its picturesque wildness.

Rwanda lacks numerous wildlife parks; yet, Akagera National Park is a significant attraction for wildlife game drives. The park has significantly contributed to the enhancement of Rwanda’s wildlife tourism sector. A 1 day Akagera National Park Safari is ideal for those with tight schedules seeking a game drive in Rwanda.

The 1 Day Safari Akagera National Park is highly recommended for guests currently in Kigali. Traveling from Kigali to the park by the fastest route requires approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, whereas the journey along Akagera National Park road takes about 3 hours. The park, characterized by forest-fringed lakes, undulating grasslands, papyrus swamps, and savannahs, is renowned as the most picturesque in Africa.

1 Day Akagera National Park Wildlife Rwanda

Akagera National Park is located in Eastern Rwanda, bordering Tanzania. African Parks, a nonprofit organization, is currently managing this park in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board, and they are achieving significant success in conservation initiatives. Historically, various conflicts emerged between individuals and the park; however, these were somewhat alleviated by the installation of fences in specific areas and the introduction of community tours, which promote tourist interaction with local communities and yield associated benefits.

1 day Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari

The Akagera National Park wildlife safari provides opportunities for observing diverse fauna in Rwanda’s only savannah park, which is home to numerous mammal species, including lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, kobs, zebras, bushbucks, waterbucks, and, most recently, black rhinos reintroduced from South Africa, thus restoring Akagera National Park’s status as a Big Five park, as it was historically recognized. It accommodates a diverse array of bird species throughout many habitats, including forests, wetlands, lakes, and savannas:

Stay at Ruzizi Tented Lodge in Akagera National Park, Rwanda

1 day Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari commences at dawn. Your Rwanda tour guide guarantees a pickup at 5:00 am local time for transportation to the park. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to arrive at the park. Upon arrival in Akagera National Park, you will go on a game drive over the picturesque savannah plains for around four hours, contingent upon wildlife sightings and personal preferences. The observable fauna includes the Big Five game: buffaloes, rhinoceroses, elephants, lions, and leopards. Additional wildlife species encompass giraffes, zebras, hyenas, Cape bushbuck, topis, oribis, roan antelopes, duikers, impalas, Cape eland, among others. Following the morning game drive, you will have lunch and subsequently embark on a brief game drive before returning to Kigali. Lunch will be served at either Akagera Game Lodge or as a picnic if you have brought a packed meal. Your day journey to Akagera National Park concludes with your nighttime arrival.

Conclusion of the One Day Safari in Akagera National Park

This morning, we departed from Kigali at approximately 5 AM for a day trip to Akagera National Park, located about two hours away. Akagera National Park is predominantly a Savannah park. The wildlife drive in the northern region of the park will provide possibilities to observe elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks, rhinos, the elusive leopard, and recently introduced lions.

Enter the park through the southern gate to receive a brief orientation at the park. The majority of your day will be spent in the northern part of the park, which harbors many animals due to its geography and vegetation. The Akagera Game Drive can run for approximately 6 hours, contingent upon animal sightings and interest levels.

The tour leader will provide information on lunch options, including the availability of buying lunch or bringing a packed meal. Later that night, you will continue with your game drive and leave through the northern gate.

Safari Inclusions

  • Transportation by 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Driver guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Meal Plan – Lunch
  • Game drive fees
  • Bottled drinking water

Safari exclusions

  • Any changes to the included activities
  • Tips
  • International visas
  • Insurance