Akagera National Park provides a classic safari experience, with huge savannahs, rolling hills, and dazzling lakes. It is home to Rwanda's Big Five, which include lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo, as well as giraffes, zebras, hippos, and hundreds of bird species. Game drives and boat safaris on Lake Ihema offer amazing wildlife experiences.
Popular Activities here in Rwanda include:
Game Drives
We provide morning, afternoon, and full-day game drives to see the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino), as well as zebras, giraffes, and impalas. Night drives are also available to spot nocturnal animals such as hyenas, civets, bush babies, and leopards.
Boat Cruises
Lake Ihema, offers best opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, elephants along the shores, and other wildlife.
Bird watching
More than 500 bird species inhabit savannah, wetlands, lakes, and woods.
Hot Air Balloon Safaris
Provides excellent aerial views of the savannah, wildlife, and environment. Typically, flights begin at sunrise.
Sport Fishing
Lake Shakani and Ihema provide this activity you can catch Tilapia, catfish, and other fish and sometimes tournaments are organized.
3 Days Akagera Adventure
Day 1 Arrival and boat Ride
Arrive and transferred from Kigali a 2.5.our drive to the park. Check in at your pre-booked resort or camp, either nearby or within the park.
Afternoon boat safari on Lake Ihema to witness hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds.
Dinner and overnight
Day 2 Full day Game drive
Begin with early breakfast then start Morning game drive across Kilala plains and woodlands, in search of Rwanda big five Elephants, Lions Cheetah, Hippos Rhino and Buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, and zebras.
Pack a bush lunch or picnic in a lovely area.
Continue your game drive towards the northern plains greatest chance to see vast open savannah and more Big Five. Return to the lodge for evening and dinner
Night drive with park rangers to view hyenas, leopards, civets, and bush babies.
The lodge will be your overnight destination.
Day 3 Culture and Nature
Early morning nature walk a guided stroll around the parks boundaries with stunning vistas. OR a hot air balloon safari if available, at sunrise.
Visit a nearby hamlet to participate in cultural activities such as cattle herding, Imigongo art, and traditional dancing.
Return to the lodge for checkout and drive back to Kigali in the afternoon.
optional activities
- Lake Shakani sport fishing
- rangers behind-the-scenes conservation tour.
