2-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari Holiday in Akagera NP

Transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park for a captivating 2-day wildlife safari holiday in Rwanda.

Explore the park’s diverse landscapes, including savannahs, woodlands, and wetlands. In the afternoon, enjoy a sunset boat ride on one of the park’s lakes, spotting animals such as zebra, giraffe, and buffalo, with the chance to see elephants and rhinos as the sun sets. The next day, embark on a full-day game drive through Akagera’s plains and circuits, seeking out lions, leopards, and other wildlife. Enjoy a packed lunch at designated picnic sites before returning to Kigali. Overnight at Manthis Akagera Game Lodge.

Price from: $610.00

Price up to: $1,630.00

Duration: 2 days

Overview

Visit Rwanda's Akagera NP and search for the famous big 5 animals on a 2-day wildlife safari holiday.

Itinerary

2-day Rwanda wildlife safari holiday in Akagera NP: Itinerary.

Day 1: Kigali to Akagera National Park - Sunset Boat ride

Private transportation in Akagera National park, whilst in the heat of the day, wildlife is less active, the afternoon is still a great time for game viewing and exploring the low-lying plains, savannah, woodlands, wetlands and some of the dozen lakes that comprise this special place. Later in the afternoon as the sun dips to the horizon, animals and birds will be out again and there are often good sightings towards sunset.

With common sightings of zebra, giraffe, buffalo, topi, and lots of impala, you'll also be keeping a lookout for elephants, rhinoceros, defassa waterbuck, roan antelope, eland, duiker, oribi, bohor reedbuck, klipspringer and bushbuck.

On shorter drives in the southern part of Akagera, we recommend taking the Giraffe Area Loop or Rurama Loop. Passing Lake Birengero, you can visit either the Kageyo Peninsular or, if you make an early start, the Nyampiki Peninsular on an out and back trip. It is also possible to complete the full Rwisirabo, Kitabili & Kajumbura circuit in under 3 hours but it is quite a long drive and so for the best wildlife viewing we recommend it is done as a full-day trip.

Drinking water is not available outside of the lodges, so make sure you bring sufficient for your drive. Dinner and Overnight at Manthis Akagera Game Lodge

Day 2: Full day game drive - Return to Kigali

Set off early to find the best wildlife and explore the low-lying plains, savannah, woodlands, wetlands and some of the dozen lakes that comprise this special place.

On the plains, you'll probably find spotted hyaenas and may see lions. Leopards are usually seen in the scrub and woodlands, whilst serval - a wild cat, side-striped jackal and several species of mongoose may also be spotted - if you're lucky.

The best loop drive is to take the Rwisirabo, Kitabili & Kajumbura circuit during which you can also visit the Kageyo Peninsular and Nyampiki Peninsular, which often have good wildlife viewing. It is also possible to drive as far as the Mohana Plain, where groups of herbivores can be seen in the open, however, take care to leave enough time for your return journey. Often the best wildlife is seen when waiting patiently.

Follow all park rules and regulations and do not leave your vehicle unless inside a designated campsite or picnic area.

Make sure to take a packed lunch and stop at one of the designated picnic sites around the park. Toilets are available in a few locations. Drinking water is not available outside of the lodges, so make sure you bring sufficient for your drive.

Drive out of the park through the Northern gate back to Kigali, drop off at your residence or at the Airport. End of services!