About this experience
Leave Kigali by 08h30 for Akagera National Park. With our local & friendly tour guide, the transport is assured with a choice 4x4 car with WIFI onboard to keep you connected with your loved ones & the world (***Some spots in the park do not have connectivity***). Head to Akagera Game Lodge for lunch and check-in, drive through the park to Ihema lake, the largest lake in the park and the 2nd largest in Rwanda. Enjoy the one-hour boat ride exploring the nature in the forest, hippos & crocodiles in the lake.
On the 2nd day, spend the entire day game-driving, depart to Kigali late afternoon. Akagera has a diversity of wildlife: buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas & many others. After a long time being extinct, the black rhinos and lions have been restocked. Their sighting is always not guaranteed due to their small number & the hiding character of the black rhino. Enjoy the game drive viewing the natural habitat of different animals, birds, view different lakes and landscape.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City
- Drinking water with reusable bottles required by park. Single-use plastic bottles no longer allowed.
- Accommodation if chosen that option: Akagera Game Lodge, Subject to availability
- WiFi on board the vehicle
- A boat ride in Ihema lake
- 220-240V electrical current for phones and portable devices
- A Countryside Tours-Rwanda driver-guide
Not included
- Admission (entry) fee: Akagera National Park
- Accommodation if NOT opted: Akagera Game Lodge or Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Subject to availability.
- Alcoholic beverages and meals
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- In the notes, please provide the name of the hotel for pick-up or the street number of the house (place) of pick-up in Kigali City or along the way to Akagera National Park.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Countryside Tours-Rwanda
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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