2 Days Akagera National Park Safari Rwanda (Big Five Experience)

Overview

Enjoy our 2 days Akagera National Park safari in Rwanda with our professional female driver guide. The Tour can start at any time of the year. Akagera National Park, located in Eastern Rwanda is a 2.5–3 hrs drive from Kigali, and is now officially the home to the big five animals including rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes and Leopards, Giraffe, Zebra, Hippo, Crocodile & more. In addition to this, Akagera National Park has over 300 different species of birds, and other wild animals that you should watch out for. The Park is best for Big Five viewing, boat safari, Bird Watching, Scenic landscapes and Wildlife.

Tour Highlights
  • Day 1: Drive from Kigali to Akagera and an afternoon boat ride
  • Day 2: Game Drive and Transfer to Kigali.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Kigali to Akagera National Park for an afternoon Boat ride on Lake Ihema

After breakfast, our female driver guide will take you to Akagera National Park. After registering at the southern gate, proceed inside the park, keeping an eye out for wildlife. Join a boat ride on Lake Ihema and expect to see large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, Fish eagles, African darters, kingfishers, and herons. Later, retire to your lodge. Overnight at

  • Luxury Accommodation - Ruzizi Tented Camp
  • Midrange Accommodation - Akagera Game Lodge
  • Basic Accommodation - Dereva Hotel (outside park)
Day 2: Early Morning Game Drive & Transfer back to Kigali.

In the morning, right after breakfast, you will go for a game drive in the southern part of the park, searching for wildlife as you explore the rolling savannah and woodland areas. Akagera National Park is home to the big five animals and many other animals, like antelopes, hippos, Masai giraffes, Large elephant herds, Zebras, topis, Buffalo, Waterbucks, impalas and so much more. Your ranger guide will use radio communication to track recent predator movements. Later in the afternoon, you will drive to transfer back to Kigali.

End of your 2 Days Akagera National Park Safari Rwanda

The above 2 Days Akagera National Park Safari Rwanda includes:
  • 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking woman driver guide
  • Park fees
  • Boat safari
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Transfers from Kigali
What to Pack on your 2-Day Akagera National Park Safari Rwanda
  • Neutral-coloured clothing
  • Sunscreen & hat
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Light jacket (mornings can be cool)
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