- 1000 Hills Safaris - Day 1: Transfer to Akagera national park from Kigali
Today morning we leave for Akagera national park right after your breakfast, the driver guide will pick you up from your hotel where he will drop you at the end of the trip or to the airport depending on where you prefer.
The journey to Akagera national park takes about 2.5 hours depending on the stopovers along the way. With the beautiful landscaper en route to the park, feel free to ask the guide for stopovers to capture some photos. On arrival at the park, we shall proceed to our accommodation after a short game drive and check in. We order lunch and later take a boat trip on Lake Ihema watch Hippos and crocodiles in the water or by the shores. after you will you will have a dinner and stay at your hotel.
End of day one
Journey time – 2,5 hours
Meal plan – Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
• Mid-range – Akagera game lodge
Day 2: Game drive in Akagera national park
We arise early and leave right after breakfast for a game drive in Akagera national park. We will be searching for the big mammals like Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, several Antelope species, and recently the re-introduced Lions and Rhinos. The park is a varied habitat for wildlife and a birders haven with over 500 bird species in the park.
You will leave the lodge with parked lunch for the game drive which will last about 6 hours depending on your interests before starting the journey back to Kigali. You will take the route along the lake which more often has a variety of animals.
End of Tour
Meal plan – Breakfast & Lunch
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Overnight accommodation
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Situated in Eastern Rwanda, bordering Tanzania, is the Akagera national park. The park is presently under the excellent management of African parks, who have made significant contributions to its conservation. Historically, there were frequent clashes between human inhabitants and the park, however, this issue was addressed through the erection of fences around a part of the park, as well as introducing community tours. These tours encourage visitors to explore the local communities and support them financially. Akagera national park stands out as the only Savannah park in Rwanda and boasts a variety of mammalian species which includes Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and recently, Black Rhinos from South Africa have been added to the mix, designating Akagera national park as a big 5 park akin to its status several years ago. The park also hosts a vast array of bird species across its various habitats - woodland, swamps, lakes and Savannah.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
