1 Day Akagera National Park Game Drive Safari

Kayonza, Rwanda

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Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Francais, Kinyarwanda, Swahili

Overview

Your 1 day full day game drive to explore the Akagera National Park which is located in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania will give you a great experience to explore this only savanna national park where safari game drive can only be carried in Rwanda. Akagera national park is known for harboring the big 5 with the recent introduction of the lions. Akagera national park is a the only Savannah park in Rwanda and is home to several mammal species including Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and most recently Black Rhinos have been introduces from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park like it was many years ago. Besides big 5, there is a lot to see on your visit to Akagera, including numerous bird species, for the bird lovers.

Itinerary

5:00 am

Today early morning after having your breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked by your safari driver guide at about 5 am from your lodge in Kigali and head for a day trip to Akagera national park, which is about 2.3 hours away from Kigali.

7:30 am

Akagera national park is majorly a Savannah Park with Elephants, Zebras, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Waterbucks, Topi’s and recently introduced Lions. We shall take a game drive in search of these wildlife and numerous bird species. The game drive can last about 5 - 6 hours depending on the animal sightings and interest.

2:00PM

Have lunch a picnic lunch in case you packed before your last game drive in the northern part of the park, for more sighting of number of wildlife, before you find your way out of the park exit in the north, arriving in Kigali later that evening, and dropped off at your place of convenience at hotel, or airport. End of service!

Included/Excluded

Transportation on a 4 x 4 safari vehicle with a pop up roof for game viewing
Complimentary en route lunch
Service of a professional English/ French speaking driver guide
Park entrance fees
Bottled mineral water during the safari
Full day Safari Game drive on pop Up safari Vehicle
Pickup and drop off from Kigali or place near Kigali
Airport pickup and drop off.
Lots of fun during the safari

Accommodation
Air fare
Visa
Drinks
Laundry
Tips to local guides
Telephone
Personal insurance
Personal shopping bills and cigars.

Durations

Full day (7+ hours)

Languages

English

Francais

Kinyarwanda

Swahili

Tour's Location

Kayonza, Rwanda

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Date

29/10/2025

Adults

Age 18+

Children

Age 6-17

Infant

Age 0-5

Package

Hotel, Car, Flight...

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