2 days Akagera National Park Tour

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Overview

This 2 Days Akagera National Park Safari is the perfect short escape for travelers. Looking to experience Rwandaโ€™s classic savannah wildlife in a limited time. The safari is designed to combine wildlife viewing, adventure, and relaxation. Offering guests a well-balanced introduction to Rwandaโ€™s only savannah national park.

During the trip, you will enjoy a guided game drive across Akageraโ€™s open plains. Where they have the opportunity to spot iconic wildlife. Such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, and a variety of antelope species. The adventure is elevated with a hot air balloon safari. Providing a rare aerial perspective of the park at sunrise and unforgettable panoramic views of the landscape and wildlife below.

And a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where guests enjoy a relaxed wildlife encounter from the water. Observing hippos, crocodiles, and water birds in their natural habitat. This safari is ideal for travelers seeking a mix of excitement and calm. Making Akagera National Park a rewarding destination for both first-time and repeat visitors to Rwanda.

However, we also have multiple day Rwanda safaris!

Highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Akagera and boat cruise

Day 2: Game drive and hot air balloon

Inclusions

โ€ข Touring

โ€ข Full Board Accommodation

โ€ข Full time English Speaking Professional Driver/Guide

โ€ข All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary

โ€ข Bottled water while on safari

โ€ข Ground transfers as mentioned in the itinerary

โ€ข Return Airport transfer

โ€ข All government taxes

โ€ข Entry & Park fees

โ€ข Private Safari Vehicle

Exclusions

โ€ข Tips
โ€ข Photography where charged
โ€ข Laundry services
โ€ข Beverages/ drinks
โ€ข International flights,
โ€ข Visas
โ€ข Items of a personal nature

Itinerary

DAY 1ARRIVAL AT TRANSFER TO AKAGERA NP AND BOAT CRUISE.

Pick up at your hotel at transfer to Akagera national park. On arrival at the park entrance, receive briefing about the do’s and donโ€™ts of the park.

Check into your hotel relax and have a delicious meal for lunch. Then head out for an afternoon boat cruise at Lake Ihema which is very rewarding. See a large number of hippos, the huge Nile crocodiles and many birds. Lake Ihema is the most exciting part of the park especially for birders.

Overnight at Ruzizi Tented Lodge.

DAY 2GAME DRIVE AND HOT AIR BALOON EXPERIENCE.

After the fingerlicking good breakfast, head out for an early morning game drive. Where you will spot the big five, giraffes, antelopes among others. All under the beautiful sunrise as they wake from their hide out.

After, jump into the Hot Air balloon for a much unique safari experience of sailing high above nature and wildlife. It gives magnificent aerial views of the park and Lake Ihema. Thus spotting the different animal species like buffaloes, antelopes, leopards, rhinos, lions among others and the beautiful landscape that creates a spectacular scenery.

Have lunch back at the lodge, check out and transfer to Kigali and drop off at your hotel or Airport according to your schedule.