3 Days Akagera National park safari
This 3-day Akagera National Park safari offers an unforgettable wildlife adventure in Rwanda, bringing you up close to four of Africa’s Big Five in the country’s only savannah park. Akagera National Park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, featuring an incredible diversity of animals, bird species, and scenic landscapes.
Why Visit Akagera National Park?
Location: Eastern Rwanda, on the border with Tanzania
Size: ~1,122 km²
Wildlife Highlights:
Four of the Big Five: Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants
Other Mammals: Giraffes, Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, Zebras, Impalas, Elands, Roan Antelopes, Bush Babies, Olive Baboons, Vervet Monkeys, Silver Monkeys, Blue Monkeys
Bird Species: Over 500 bird species, including the rare Shoebill Stork, African Fish Eagle, Crowned Cranes, Egrets, Herons, Marabou Stork, Open-billed Stork
Akagera’s Unique Wetland Ecosystem
Waterbodies Cover One-Third of the Park
Akagera National Park is home to Lake Ihema and several smaller lakes, including Lake Shakani, Lake Gishanju, Lake Rwanyakizinga, and Lake Mihindi, alongside the famous Akagera River. This creates the largest protected wetland in East and Central Africa, attracting an abundance of wildlife and birdlife.
Lake Ihema Boat Safari
Experience a thrilling boat safari on Lake Ihema, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds while enjoying the stunning Rwandan wilderness.
Day 1; Transfer to Akagera National Park
Day 2; Undertake Morning game drive & Afternoon Boat cruise
Day 3; Transfer back to Kigali with a Visit to Gisozi genocide memorial