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3 Days Akagera National Park Safari

Best 3 Days Akagera National Park Safari for Big 5 Encounter:

3 Days Akagera National Park Safari is an exceptional Rwanda Wildlife Safari at an affordable price offering big 5 game, birdwatching, boat cruises, nature walks, etc.

This 3 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari special itinerary stars and ends in Kigali city. This Rwanda safari experience will take you to distinct faunal species in Akagera national park.

3 Days Akagera National Park Safari

A game drive through Akagera National Park allows you explore some of the finest game tracks in this park while spotting diverse wildlife. The best game tracks to explore on game viewing in Akagera National Park include Rwisirabo Loop, Giraffe Loop, Mihindi Loop, Kilala, Mohana, Mutumba and more.

Akagera National Park is blessed with diversity of faunal species including cape buffaloes, lions, leopards, elands, Masai giraffes, klipspringers, black rhinos, Defassa waterbucks, impacts, common duikers and crocodiles.

Over 550 species of birds live in Akagera and include the blue-billed teal, spur-winged goose, African fish eagle, and others, all to be spotted on this 3 Days Akagera National Park Safari.

Brief 3 Days Akagera National Park Safari Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Pick up and drive to Akagera National Park (ANP).
  • Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise.
  • Day 3: Return to Kigali.

Detailed Itinerary of the Akagera National Park Safari:

Day 1: Pick up and drive to Akagera National Park (ANP).

Enjoy a delicious cup of tea/coffee and after, meet your experienced driver guide for briefing.

Leave your hotel for Kigali excursion which includes visiting the Gisozi/Kigali genocide memorial, craft markets/centers, and others.

Attractions in Kigali city

Proceed to Akagera National Park, the only savanna park in Rwanda and is found in the Eastern Province. Arrive early at Akagera to check in at the lodge.

Accommodation Options;

  • Magashi Lodge/Rusizi Tented Camp (Luxury)
  • Akagera Game Lodge (Midrange)

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise.

Set off from the lodge for the morning game drive. Catch up with the sun risers on a guided game viewing. Take the enriching wildlife track that will bring you closely to the small and big mammal species.

The possible animal sightings today include impalas, zebras, elephants, topis, elands, lions, leopards, rhinos, oribis, bushbucks, topis, and other wildlife species. There are abundant bird species with majority to be spotted on a guided game drive.

A game drive through Akagera will run for 2-3 hours and you will get back to the lodge for relaxation. In the afternoon, depart from the lodge to enjoy a guided boat cruise on Lake Ihema.

Akagera national park boat ride

This afternoon, expect to get great sights of the aquatic species including hippos, crocodiles and aquatic bird species (such as kingfishers, fish eagles, open billed stork, cormorants, egrets, herons, etc). After, get back to have a leisurely dinner and retire for the night.

Accommodation;

  • Overnight in the previous lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Return to Kigali.

You will be served breakfast at the lodge and after, set off for a game drive through Akagera National Park. Keep eyes on diverse species including those you missed during the previous game drive.

Lion Tracking adventure in Akagera National Park

From Akagera Park, drive back to Kigali 2-3 hours’ drive and once you have arrived, connect up to the airport for departure or remain at the hotel.

End of 3 Days Akagera National Park Safari.

What is Included on the 3 Days Akagera National Park Safari?

3 Days Akagera National Park Safari Inclusions;

  • Park entrance fees
  • All trip activities except when indicated optional
  • Accommodation options and meals
  • Ground travel using a 4×4 safari vehicle and service of driver or park guide
  • A bottled water
  • Game drives
  • Boat cruise

3 Days Akagera National Park Safari Exclusions;

  • Tips
  • Laundry services
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Telephone
  • Optional activities
  • International Airfares
  • Insurance expenses

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What else should you do at Akagera National Park?

Akagera National Park offers more than normal game drives and boat cruise experiences.

It is a remarkable destination for tourists to embark on a birding tour, guided nature walks, hot air balloon safaris, helicopter tours, behind the scenes and others.

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