2-Day Akagera Big 5 Game Drive Safari & Highest Peak Camping｜Rwanda

Immerse yourself in the ultimate wildlife experience with a Big 5 safari and camping under the stars in Akagera National Park. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari car with a cool, expert guide, discover breathtaking landscapes, learn about the park’s history, and wake up to the sounds of roaring lions and singing birds in the heart of Rwanda’s wilderness.

Day 1: Scenic Drive, Game Drive & Highland Camping

Your adventure begins with a 9 AM pickup from Kigali. Settle into your comfortable 4x4 safari car and enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda’s famous Land of a Thousand Hills, with optional stopovers for photos or a cozy coffee break.
Upon arrival at Akagera National Park, with your expert guide, learn about the park’s history, wildlife, and conservation story before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more as your guide shares insights about the animals and their natural habitat.
As the sun sets, unwind at Mutumba Hills, the highest point of the park, offering spectacular views. Set up camp, enjoy a delicious dinner by the bushfire, and share stories under the starry sky while soaking in the serenity of the wild.

Day 2: Big 5 Safari & Return to Kigali

Wake up to the calls of nature and set out for an early morning game drive, catching wildlife as they gather by the lakes for a morning drink. Continue with a full-day safari, searching for the Big 5—lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards, and buffaloes—alongside giraffes, zebras, antelopes, baboons, and over 500 bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your safari through the park. As you make your way out through the northern gate, take in the changing landscapes and the last glimpses of Akagera’s wildlife before heading back to Kigali, bringing home unforgettable memories of Rwanda’s most iconic wildlife destination.