THE TOUR OVERVIEW
$850
Per Person Sharing
2 Day
Rwanda
A 2 Day trip to Akagera National Park Safari will offer you the ultimate game drives experience in Akagera National Park, to the largest protected wetland in Central Africa and the last remaining refuge for savannah-adapted species in Rwanda. Akagera National Park has been transformed from the brink of disappearing to a world-class location for experiencing an African safari.
Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamps, and low grassy mountains.
It is home to the big five of Africa after the reintroduction of lions into the park in 2015 after a 20-year absence and rhinos in 2017. to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some enormous crocodiles, the rare sitatunga, and more than 520 birds species, teeming with plains game; an awe-inspiring experience awaits you in this part of the country; it is fun, breathtaking, and memorable.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park & Boat Cruise tour on Lake Ihema
After a relaxed breakfast, the hope tours driver guide will pick you up at your hotel, give a short briefing on your safari, and then drive to the eastern part of Rwanda to Akagera National Park (2h30), passing through Rwanda’s otherworldly landscapes and living styles. Arriving at the park, you will head to the park headquarters for registration and briefing, then proceed to your lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Lake Ihema for the 2hrs boat cruise, where you will get a chance to spot some crocodiles, hippos, and other wildlife that ramble near the lake shores.
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Meal Plan: Half Board)
Day 2: Akagera Game Drive experience & return to Kigali
A driver-guide from Hope Tours Africa will pick you up from your lodge after an early breakfast give a short briefing on your safari, then proceed on a morning game drive in this African savannah park, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, While on your game drive with our driver-guide, you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of this African Savannah Park, gazing at the elephants, roan antelope, Klipspringer, duikers, zebras, impalas, bushbucks, waterbucks and many more including the big five of Africa.
This park is one of the places not to be missed by any birder; it harbors 520 species of birds found in this national park, including the famous shoe bill stork, long-crested eagles, squacco, and more.
Known as one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa, the game drive in Akagera provides the opportunity to view gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies lunch will be served at your lodge before you exit with more games viewing en route to Kigali.
End of the Safari.
- Park entry & game drive fees
- All other activities mentioned
- Reusable Bottled water during the trip.
- A tourist vehicle rent
- A professional English-speaking guide All Taxes
- Extra meals and drinks not mentioned in the package
- Souvenirs and tips
- Visa Fee
- Other personal expenses
- Bank Deposit Transfer Charge