5-Day Rwanda Game & Gorilla Safari
This safari takes you to Akagera for the big 5 and boat, then to Volcanoes National Park for close encounters with gorillas
2-Day Akagera National Park Game Safari
Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating 2-day adventure into Rwanda’s stunning Akagera National Park, where savanna landscapes meet shimmering lakes teeming with wildlife. This compact safari is perfect for nature enthusiasts seeking Big Five encounters without a lengthy commitment. Starting and ending in Kigali, it blends thrilling game viewing, a scenic boat cruise, and comfortable stays—all on a half-board meal plan.
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation
Meals & Accommodations
Bottled Drinking Water
International Flights
Visa
Optional Activities
Tour Program
Day
01
01
Journey to Akagera and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Kick off with a seamless pickup from Kigali Airport or hotel in the morning. Relax on the scenic 2.5-hour drive eastward to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier savanna reserve. Arrive by early afternoon for an unforgettable boat cruise on Lake Ihema. Glide across the water as hippos surface dramatically, crocodiles bask on the banks, and vibrant birdlife—over 480 species including fish eagles and kingfishers—fills the air. Spot antelopes quenching their thirst at the water’s edge.
Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner included)
Accommodation: Akagera Rhino Lodge
Day
02
02
Morning Game Drive and Return to Kigali
Rise early for a guided morning game drive through Akagera’s rolling plains and acacia woodlands. Track the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos—alongside graceful giraffes, zebras, impalas, kobs, waterbucks, and elands. Your expert ranger maximizes sightings in this biodiversity hotspot, home to Rwanda’s only rhinos. After breakfast, depart for Kigali by midday, arriving with time to spare.
Meal Plan: Half Board (Breakfast included)
Accommodation: None
