4-Day Akagera National Park Big Five Safari & Boat Cruise｜Rwanda

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your driver guide to start your safari journey. You will then be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:
Kigali Serena: Hotel Luxury
Hotel des Milles: Collines Midrange
Hotel Chez Lando: standard range

Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park – Night Game Drive

After breakfast at 7:00am, you will be picked up by your driver guide and take drive to Akagera National Park that will take about 2.5 hours, The drive alone offers captivating scenery as it weaves through the Rwandan countryside. Upon arrival, you will check into a remarkable lodge that blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings followed by lunch. In the evening at 5:00pm, you will head out for sunset, and night game safari, a must-do experience as the soft golden light creates ideal photography conditions in the Northern part of Akagera National Park.
Akagera National Park spans over 1,122 square kilometers and features a variety of ecosystems, from lush wetlands to savannahs and woodlands.

Accommodation Options:
Magashi Camp: Luxury
Ruzizi Tented Lodge: Midrange
Akagera Game Lodge: standard range


Day 3: Big Game Safari - Boat Ride on Lake Ihema

Early in the morning at 6:00am, you will start your game drive to maximize wildlife sightings. A morning game drive through Akagera’s northern plains is particularly rewarding, with herds of zebras, giraffes, and antelopes roaming freely. The more elusive predators, like lions and leopards, tend to be active during these cooler hours, enhancing the chance of sightings. A game drive along Kilala Plains reveals large buffalo herds, elephants, and grazing antelopes while driving along the Lake Shakani trail offers excellent views of hippos and crocodiles and Mutumba Hills Offers panoramic views of the park’s valleys and lakes and the rolling hills.

Later, you will return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon at 2:00pm you’ll serene boat ride on Lake Ihema, Akagera's largest lake and an essential habitat for a diverse range of aquatic wildlife. The boat safari offers an intimate view of hippos and Nile crocodiles, as well as a spectacular range of birdlife, including the African fish eagle, papyrus gonolek, and shoebill stork. This guided tour provides insights into the lake’s ecosystem, as well as the conservation measures in place to protect these species. later have Dinner and overnight stay

Accommodation Options:
Magashi Camp: Luxury
Ruzizi Tented Lodge: Mid-range
Akagera Game Lodge: standard range

Day 4: Scenic Game Drive and Departure

After breakfast at 6:00am, you will head out for one last game drive to have a last chance to spot any remaining wildlife. We will take you to visit parts of the park we may have missed in the previous game drives or revisit favorite spots from previous days. Following the morning drive, you’ll return back to Kigali for your Flight/hotel.