Tour info
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Destination
Rwanda
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Days
3
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Category
Safari
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People
10
About This Tour
Akagera National Park is located in the Northeast of Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. Although founded in 1934, much of the park was re-allocated as farms and in 1997 the park was reduced in size from more than 2,500 sq km (nearly 10% of the surface area of Rwanda) to its current extent of 1,122 sq km. Since 2010, a joint venture with African Parks has seen Akagera return to its former glories.
It is named after the Akagera River that flows along its eastern boundary and feeds into a labyrinth of lakes of which the largest is Lake Ihema. The forest fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, savannah plains and rolling highlands combine to make Akagera amongst the most scenic of reserves anywhere in Africa. It has exceptional levels of biodiversity and forms the largest protected wetland in central Africa.
Highlights
- the stunning Akagera national park with exclusive game drives and launch cruise
- Scenic drive to Akagera, rich in diverse wildlife including elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes.
- Overnight stay at Ruzizi Tented Lodge, offering full board dining.
- Early morning game drive through open savanna and lush forests; spot lions, various antelope species, and elusive primates like the blue monkey.
- Encounter unique wildlife, including serval cats and bush pigs.
- Afternoon boat safari on Lake Ihema and see the rare Shoebill storks, hippos, and Nile crocodiles.
- Relax with breathtaking sunset views and a cozy fire at the lodge.
- Transfer to Kigali for your outbound flight, wrapping up your unforgettable wildlife experience.
Itinerary

After Breakfast drive to Akagera National Park, returning before dark. This park is located along the northeastern part of Rwanda and is a home to different animal species that include giraffes, elephants, and buffaloes as well as different bird species.
Overnight : Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Standard Tent)
Meal plan: Full board

Early morning game drive, you will find splendid open Savanna Plains, broadleaved forests and pleasant hills, candelabra Euphoria Trees, Lakes teaming with crocodiles and the large concentration of hippos. Maasai Giraffes, Burchell Zebras, Elephants, Buffaloes, various species of Antelopes such as the Defassa Waterbuck, Topi, roan antelopes, the large Eland Antelopes, Bohor Reedbuck, Oribi, Common Duiker, Klipspringer and the semi-aquatic Sitatunga Antelopes and the Lions and Rhinos are back in Akagera National Park.
When it comes to Primates – you will find groups of the Olive Baboons, Vervet Monkeys and the rarely seen Blue Monkey, the wide-eyed bush babies can also be found here.
You might also come across the black-tailed Mongoose, Catlike Genet, blackmasked Civet, Serval Cats, Warthogs, Bush Pigs, rarely seen Lions and more.
Birders will find Akagera National Park a natural treasure trove with over 520 species with over 100 species of birds not found elsewhere in Rwanda.
During the afternoon – take a boat safari on Lake Ihema where you can see the water birds including the rare Shoebill stork at times.
You can see Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, animals that come to water along the lake such as elephant, antelopes of various types, buffaloes and more.
Afterwards return to your lodge and enjoy a sundowner on the deck of the main lodge where at dusk they light a comforting fire as you enjoy the
Overnight: Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Standard Tent)
Meal plan: Full board

Relaxed morning at the lodge, with bags checked out of the accommodation you can spend half the day at the lodge and later transfer to Kigali for your outbound flight.
Inclusion
- Ground transport in a private 4WD
- English speaking driver/guide for the entire safari
- Accommodation as described in the itinerary, based on 1 double/twin share room
- Meals as described in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Bottled mineral water in the car
- Entrance and ranger fees for the national parks
- VAT for upcountry hotel and lodge
Exclusion
- International flight
- Visa
- Optional activities in the Park.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry service
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