This 2 days Rwanda Wildlife Safari to Akagera National Park is best for guests that really have a short stay or time to spare in Rwanda and wish to sample the wildlife beauty of Rwanda’s countryside. While on this Rwanda Wildlife Safari you will have time to explore Lake Ihema on a boat safari for 2hrs in the evening for aquatic life including the hippos, crocodiles and different bird species.
This 2 days Rwanda wildlife safari gives you an opportunity to a variety of wild animals, including zebras, African elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, warthogs, nocturnal leopards, and lions among others. Don’t forget a variety of whistling African birds.
A herd of zebras is a common sighting while on your Rwanda Wildlife Safari in Akagera National Park.
Day 1: Kigali – Akagera National Park
06h00: You will be picked up from your Hotel and proceed to Akagera national park. Upon arrival at the park headquarters, you will have a briefing at the park headquarters.
You will embark on a game drive viewing enroute to Lake Ihema. Lining the lakes are some of the continent’s densest concentrations of water birds, while the connecting marshes are the haunt of the endangered and exquisite papyrus gonolek, and the bizarre shoebill stork – the latter perhaps the most eagerly sought of all African birds.
The game drive in Akagera National Park provides you with the opportunity to see the newly re-introduced king of the jungle (Lions) as well as viewing gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies. You will visit the hippo pool, Giraffe area in the south and the lakes road up towards Birengero.
Lunch at Ruzizi Tented Camp/Akagera Game Lodge. Afternoon boat cruise you will go for a boat excursion on Lake Ihema, which will take you to the island that is inhabitant to several species of birds. Lining the lakes are some of the continent’s densest concentrations of water birds, while the connecting marshes are the haunt of the endangered and exquisite papyrus gonolek, and the bizarre shoebill stork – the latter perhaps the most eagerly sought of all African birds. Evening relaxation and overnight stay at Ruzizi Tented Camp/Akagera Game Lodge. Meal plan Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Akagera National Park – Kigali
Have breakfast at the lodge and check out. You will proceed on a day’s en-route game drive in the park with picnic lunches. This will give you an opportunity to tour the northern part of the park.
The game drive in Akagera National Park provides you with the opportunity to see the newly re-introduced king of the jungle (Lions) as well as viewing gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies. You will visit the hippo pool, Giraffe area in the south and the lakes road up towards Birengero.
You will then exit the park through the northern gate and have a leisurely drive back to KIGALI. You will be dropped at your hotel or transferred to the airport for departure.
For guests that wish to stay longer, visiting Volcanoes National Park for a 1 day Rwanda gorilla trek or compliment it with the golden monkey trek. Indeed one with less time to spare can take on this Rwanda Wildlife Safari to Akagera Wildlife Park.
Inclusions of 2 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari
- Transport from start to the end of your tour
- Accommodation at Ruzizi Tented Lodge -1 Night
- Meals as shown (Full Board)
- Boat launch
- Bottled mineral water per person/day in the vehicle
- All other activities and extra meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Exclusive use of a 4WD Land cruiser
- Services of a professional, experienced English speaking driver guides
- Park entrances
- Our assistance
Exclusions of 2 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari
- International and domestic airline tickets unless where indicated,
- entry visa fees,
- optional extras whilst in Kigali
- drinks throughout the trip,
- tips and gratuities,
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.