Day trip
Akagera National Park Day Safari
A full-day game drive across Rwanda's only Big Five park, from savannah plains to papyrus-lined lakes.
- Free cancellation
- Full refund if you cancel in time
- Duration
- 1 day
- Pickup included
- Hotel or meeting point
- Group
- Small group
- Guided in
- English, French, Kinyarwanda
What you will do
- 1
Early departure from Kigali
Pickup and a scenic drive east to the park gate, arriving for the morning game drive.
- 2
Morning and afternoon game drives
Search the savannah and lakeshore for the Big Five and abundant plains game.
- 3
Return to Kigali
Late-afternoon departure, arriving back in Kigali by early evening.
Highlights
- Full-day 4x4 game drive with an experienced driver-guide
- Chance to see all of the Big Five in a single park
- Optional boat trip on Lake Ihema
About this experience
Akagera blends open savannah, acacia woodland, wetlands and a chain of lakes along the Tanzanian border. A day here covers game drives in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, plus a boat option on Lake Ihema for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife.
What is included
Included
- Park entry fees
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Driver-guide
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch
- Boat trip (optional add-on)
- Gratuities
Important information
Know before you go
- Departs Kigali around 05:30 to reach the park gate at opening
- Bring sun protection, a hat and binoculars
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start time for a full refund.