4 Day Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari Rwanda
A 4-day Akagera National Park wildlife safari renowned for Rwanda’s Big Five, alongside Lake Ihema, provides an exceptional wildlife experience. This 4 days Akagera National Wildlife safari itinerary generally encompasses transfers from Kigali, both day and night game drives, and distinguished boat cruises on Lake Ihema to observe hippos, crocodiles, avian species, and mammals, harmonizing adventure with logistical convenience for an enriching encounter with Rwanda’s diverse ecosystem.
Akagera National Park is the only savannah park in Rwanda. Situated in the eastern region of Rwanda. Akagera National Park is the unique savannah park that offers game drives for wildlife observation in the country.
Akagera National Park hosts the “Big Five” African game: Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, and Elephants. This is the premier location for wildlife tours in Rwanda. While there aren’t many wildlife parks in Rwanda, Akagera national Park is a popular destination for wildlife game drives. Getting to Akagera National park from Kigali city takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes if you take the shortest route, or over 3 hours if you use the Akagera road.
This 4-Day Akagera National park Wildlife safari itinerary includes a game drive and a boat safari on Lake Ihema. Large creatures such as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and rhinoceroses can be observed during these safari activities in Rwanda. The 4-Day Akagera National Park Wildlife safari Rwanda Itinerary includes a tailored Kigali city tour visit on the second day and transfer to Akagera National Park, Morning game drive & afternoon game drive on day 3, and returning on day 4. The 4-day Akagera National Park Wildlife safari encompasses a professional safari guide, meals, transportation, lodging, and all requisite safari provisions.
Highlights: 4-Day Akagera national Park and Boat Cruises on Lake Ihema
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport and transfer to hotel in Kigali.
Day 2: Have a short Kigali city tour and transfer to Akagera National Park.
Day 3: Game drive in Akagera National Park and an evening boat cruise on Lake Ihema.
Day 4: Transfer back to Kigali International Airport for departure
A Detailed 4-Day Akagera And Boat Cruises on Lake Ihema
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport followed by transfer to the hotel in Kigali.
A Rwandan safari guide will pick you up from the airport or a hotel in Kigali on day 1 of the 4 days Akagera National Park Wildlife safari. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and thereafter transported to a reserved accommodation in Kigali city, where you can recuperate from jet lag.
Accommodation: Hotel Chez Lando Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Have a short Kigali city tour and transfer to Akagera National Park.
After breakfast at your reserved accommodation, prepare for a trip through Kigali city. You explore several historical and cultural sites, including as the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. Following the city tour, you will have lunch before being transported to Akagera National Park. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to arrive at the park. When you get there at sunset, you drive to a place you’ve already planned to stay, check in, and spend the night.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation options: Luxury: Ruziza Tented Camp; Mid-range: Akagera Game Safari Lodge
Day 3: Safari in Akagera National Park followed by an evening boat excursion on Lake Ihema.
After breakfast, you embark on a morning game drive in the park for around four hours. There are many animals to see, such as the “big five”: Buffalo, Rhinos, 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 game drive, you return to the hotel for lunch and subsequently rest while awaiting the boat excursion. The boat excursion on Lake Ihema provides excellent views of hippos and crocodiles in the water. Fauna such as elephants and buffaloes can be observed around the lake’s edges.
Following the boat ride, you will be transferred to a pre-arranged accommodation facility for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Accommodation choices: Luxury: Ruziza Tented Camp; Mid-range: Akagera Game Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Return to Kigali International Airport for departure.
Subsequent to breakfast, you will be transported back to Kigali International Airport for your departing flight. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have the opportunity to engage in craft buying in Kigali city.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Conclusion of the 4-Day Akagera and Lake Ihema Boat Cruise Itinerary
Inclusions
English-speaking driver-guide
Safari vehicle
Midday meal
Water onboard
Three nights of lodging
Exclusions
Any acquisitions of a personal nature
Any changes to the Itinerary
Visas and international flights