3 days Akagera National Park Tour

3 days Akagera National Park Tour

This 3 days Akagera National Park Tour is not your typical safari this is because of the fact that it is much more thrilling with more activities that can be carried out from the game drives which will give you the opportunity to watch the big five animals in Rwanda, you will also get to participate in the boat cruise on lake Ihema which will give you access to a number of attractions from the kingfishers, the endangered shoe bill stork and many other attractions. You can also have the chance to participate in the night game drive additionally you can participate in the Kigali city tour which will give you the chance to explore a number of different sites from the Kigali genocide Memorial Museum which will help you understand the events that led to the 1994 Rwanda genocide which killed more than 1,000,000 Rwandans, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Kimironko market which is the oldest and largest market in the country where you will buy a number of souvenirs, you will buy a number of organic fresh vegetables and fruits. Continue with the itinerary to understand more about your wildlife safari experience in Rwanda.

Highlights of the 3 days Akagera National Park Tour

Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National

Day 2:   half game drive, Lake Ihema boat cruise, and a night game drive

DAY 3: Full-day Game drive and departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer To Akagera National

On day 1 of the 3 days Akagera National Park Tour, at an agreed location in Kigali City, you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to Akagera National Park to participate in the different activities in Akagera National Park.  Before making your way to the park, you will get to take part in the Kigali city tour which will lead you to the Kigali genocide memorial museum which will give you the chance to understand more about the dark times of Rwanda in 1994 that killed over 1,000,000 people.  You can visit the Kimironko market the oldest market in Rwanda where you can purchase some local produce, you will also get to watch many other rewarding sites for a memorable safari experience. After the experience, you will make your way to the park, where you will have a short game drive on your way to the hotel. On reaching the hotel, you will check in for dinner and overnight stay. at Karenge bush Camp (budget) Akagera game lodge (mid-range)

Day 2:   Half Game Drive, Lake Ihema Boat Cruise And A Night Game Drive

After an amazing lunch at your accommodation facility you will participate in a half-game drive to watch the species in the wild that you might have missed out on during the game drive and later in the afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema where you will see a game like hippopotamuses, Crocodiles and many bird species like the endangered shoe bill stork, African Kingfishers catching their prey from the Lake that live around the lake and the surrounding swamps. After the experience head back to your hotel for refreshments and later participate in the night game drive which will give you the chance to watch how the park comes to life when the sun sets. You will watch a number of different carnivores in the park like the lions, and leopards catching their prey in the wild among other rewarding attractions. Dinner and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge.

3 days Akagera National Park Tour
Boat Cruise in Akagera National Park

Day 3: Full Day Game Drive And Departure

Rise up early in the morning have breakfast and go for a morning game drive with great anticipation of seeing the different animals that rise early to graze and predators looking for their early morning kill, especially the big cats like the leopard, lions, and many other carnivores. You will get to watch a number of herbivores like the rhinos grazing within the plains, elephants, gazelle, oribi and many other rewarding game animals. After the morning game drives, you will head back to your hotel for refreshments and later in the afternoon transfer to take part in the evening game drive. Get ready to watch how the park comes to life as the sunsets with a number of predators coming from their hiding spots to catch prey, the herbivores catching their last bite for the day, the crocodiles can be seen sun-basking, elephants quenching their thirst from the river banks which will make your safari quite memorable. After the activity, you will make your way to the park have lunch en-route, and later be dropped off at a hotel of your choice at Kigali International Airport in case you have a flight to catch back home or drop off in Kigali city as you may advise.

End of the 3 days Akagera National Park Tour

Quotation Includes:

  • Accommodation
  • Pick up and drop off in Kigali
  • All activities as indicated in the itinerary
  • 4×4 Safari Landcruiser with pop up roof and fuel
  • Full-time English-speaking Guide/Driver.
  • All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  • All meals are as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Bottled drinking water while on safari.

Not included:

  • Air tickets.
  • Visa fees
  • Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages, or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage, and wait staff gratuity.