Overview
Experience Rwanda’s only Big Five destination on this exhilarating 4 Day Akagera Safari Tour. Set in the heart of Akagera National Park, this short yet thrilling journey offers the perfect combination of game drives, boat safaris, and classic savannah landscapes—all just a few hours’ drive from Kigali.
Your adventure begins with a scenic transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park, a remarkable conservation success story. Once devastated by poaching and war, the park is now home to lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards—making it one of the few places in East Africa where you can spot all five on a single safari.
On day one, enjoy your first game drive as you arrive, taking in sights of giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and scenic rolling hills. Day two offers a full-day safari adventure, covering diverse ecosystems from wooded savannahs to open plains, with plenty of chances to photograph big cats and elephants in the wild.
Day three shifts gears with a tranquil boat safari on Lake Ihema, where hippos snort in the water and crocodiles bask in the sun. Birds soar overhead, and the surrounding papyrus sways gently in the breeze. Optional sunset game drives or lodge downtime wrap up the day with relaxation and golden light.
Your final day includes a last early morning game drive and return to Kigali. Depending on your schedule, you can stop by the Imigongo Art Center or enjoy some local shopping before heading home.
Whether you're planning a family escape, a romantic break, or a solo wildlife experience, this 4 Day Akagera Safari delivers authentic wildlife moments, expert-guided drives, and exceptional value.
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Price
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Highlights
- Full-day game drive tracking Rwanda’s Big Five across diverse landscapes
- Peaceful boat safari on Lake Ihema with views of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds
- Optional sunset game drive or lodge relaxation with panoramic savannah views
- Cultural visit to Imigongo Art Center or local markets on return to Kigali
Inclusions
- Airport transfers and transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- 3 nights' accommodation in Akagera
- Full-day and half-day game drives
- Lake Ihema boat safari
- Park entrance fees
- All meals as outlined in the itinerary
- English-speaking professional guide
- Bottled water on all excursions
- AMREF Flying Doctors Evacuation Insurance
- International flights & Rwanda visa
- Optional activities not listed
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
Itinerary
Expand allCollapse allArrival in Kigali & Transfer to Akagera National Park
Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where you'll be welcomed by our representative. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive east to Akagera National Park, a beautiful contrast to Rwanda’s famed rainforests. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely game drive en route to your lodge, spotting giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more.
Overnight: Ruzizi Tented Lodge / Akagera Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner
Full-Day Game Drive – Big Five in the Heart of Rwanda
Rise early for a full-day game drive across Akagera's sweeping savannah, woodland, and wetlands. Track the Big Five and look out for giraffes, impalas, warthogs, baboons, and elusive leopards. Explore the northern reaches of the park, where wildlife sightings are at their peak.
Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of acacia trees, and continue your game drive through varying ecosystems before returning to your lodge at sunset.
Overnight: Ruzizi Tented Lodge / Akagera Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Lake Ihema Boat Safari & Sunset Wildlife Views
This morning, head to Lake Ihema for a tranquil boat safari—one of Akagera’s hidden gems. Cruise through papyrus-lined shores spotting hippos, crocodiles, and flocks of water birds such as African fish eagles and kingfishers.
In the afternoon, you can opt for a second short game drive or relax at your lodge with incredible sunset views over the plains.
Overnight: Ruzizi Tented Lodge / Akagera Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Return to Kigali – Culture & Craft
After breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive as you exit the park. On the way back to Kigali, stop for optional cultural visits at the Imigongo Art Center or local roadside markets.
Arrive in Kigali by afternoon for your onward flight or overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch




