Signature Safari

3 Day Akagera Rwanda big five, night game drive and boat

The Experience

This 3-day Akagera safari offers a focused wildlife and cultural experience in Rwanda. On Day 1, you are picked up in Kigali and transferred to Akagera National Park, where you check into your lodge before heading out for a night game drive to see nocturnal species such as hyenas and leopards. Day 2 is dedicated to spotting the Big Five on game drives, tracking rhinos with rangers, and enjoying a boat safari on Lake Ihema to view hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. On Day 3, you return to Kigali for a city tour that includes the Genocide Memorial and craft markets before departure. This itinerary balances wildlife viewing with cultural insights, making it ideal for travelers seeking a short but complete safari experience

Duration3Days/2Nights

Price00

DestinationsRwanda

Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans

Overview

The Journey

Day by Day

Day01

Day 1: Pick Up and Transfer to Akagera and Night Game Drive

You are picked up from your hotel in Kigali and driven about two and a half hours to Akagera National Park. On arrival, you check into your lodge and have time to settle in before dinner. Later in the evening, you head out for a night game drive with park rangers. This activity gives you a chance to see nocturnal animals such as hyenas, leopards, bush babies, and other species that are more active after dark. The drive is done with spotlights, making it easier to locate wildlife in the savannah. It is a unique way to start your safari, offering a different perspective compared to daytime drives. Afterward, you return to your lodge for overnight stay, ready for the next day’s full exploration.

AccommodationLodge in Akagera

Day02

Day 2: Game Drives for Big Five, Rhinos and Boat Safari

After an early breakfast, you set out for a morning game drive across Akagera’s plains and woodlands. The focus is on spotting the Big Five lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos along with giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Guided by rangers, you may also track rhinos on foot, which provides a closer look at conservation efforts in the park. Lunch is served at your lodge or picnic style in the park. In the afternoon, you enjoy a boat safari on Lake Ihema, where hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species can be seen. This combination of land and water activities ensures a complete wildlife experience. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge conclude the day

AccommodationLodge near Akagera

Day03

Day 3: Return to Kigali for City Tour and Departure

After breakfast, you drive back to Kigali, arriving in time for a city tour before your departure. The tour includes visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which provides important historical context, and local craft markets where you can shop for souvenirs. Depending on your flight schedule, you may also visit art galleries or enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Your driver ensures you reach Kigali International Airport on time for your flight. This final day balances cultural learning with practical travel arrangements, giving you a complete safari experience that combines Akagera’s wildlife with Rwanda’s history and urban life before heading home

What's Included

Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 3

Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

English-speaking professional driver-guide

Accommodation

Meals as specified (full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Bottled drinking water in the vehicle

All relevant government taxes and fees

Not Included

International flights to/from Kigali

Rwanda visa

Travel insurance (medical and evacuation coverage mandatory)

Domestic flight from Kigali to Akagera (if chosen instead of road)

Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff

Alcoholic and soft drinks

Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)

Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Any meals not explicitly stated as included

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