Book this 1 Day Akagera National Park Safari, which takes you to Rwanda’s only savanna national park, if you want to experience a true wildlife safari and have the opportunity to observe the big five mammals. Located near the Tanzanian border in Rwanda’s Eastern Province’s Kayonza District is Akagera National Park. The 1,075 square kilometre park bears the name Akagera after the river. Visitors can swiftly observe Africa’s big five mammals at the park when visiting the capital of Rwanda for business or a conference. The nation’s capital, Kigali, is conveniently located near the park.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park – Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise – Return to Kigali.
The trip begins at 5 a.m. After you finish your breakfast, our driver will pick you up at your hotel or another designated spot. Before you begin your tour through the breathtaking countryside of Rwanda, there will be a briefing. 9 a.m. is the arrival time. Once you enter the park, a park guide who is knowledgeable about the top spots to see animals will accompany you after you register. In search of zebras, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, black-tailed mongooses, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, colobus monkeys, and bush babies (evening), this game drive will take you through expansive Savannah grasslands, woods, and lakeshores. You can either pack a picnic lunch or go to Akagera Game Lodge, where the majority of visitors eat lunch.
During the Lake Ihema afternoon boat trip, you can witness crocodiles, hippos, and an abundance of water birds. Situated in the southern portion of the park, Lake Ihema is the biggest lake. Numerous water bodies both inside and outside the park receive water from the lake. The area that Lake Ihema occupies is 90 square kilometres. The border between Tanzania and Rwanda is partly defined by the eastern coasts. As was previously mentioned, Lake Ihema is home to crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and a variety of bird species, such as hawks, herons, plovers, sandpipers, and ibis. About two hours pass throughout the boat voyage. It’s time to begin the journey back to Kigali after the boat cruise. It will be late evening when you get in Kigali City.
End of the 1 Day Akagera National Park Safari.
The 1 Day Akagera National Park Safari cost includes;
- Park entrance fees.
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Lunch.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Wildlife Game Drive in Akagera.
- Boat cruise on Lake Ihema.
- Tour guide allowances.
- Relevant Government taxes.
However, the tour cost excludes; Visa fees, international air fare, souvenirs, alcoholic drinks, tips to local guides, personal shopping bills, items of personal nature such as cigarettes, laundry and items not listed as included in the cost.