2 Days Akagera National Park Safari

9 photos

Short on time but dreaming of a true African safari? This 2 Days Akagera National Park tour is your perfect getaway! Akagera is Rwanda’s only savannah park and home to the legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Just a short drive from Kigali, the park also boasts breathtaking scenery of rolling hills, shimmering lakes, and endless savannah plains. This quick escape promises an authentic wildlife experience packed into just two days.

Tour Highlights

Scenic drive through Rwanda’s countryside from Kigali to Akagera.
Thrilling game drives to spot lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and more.
Relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema, home to hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Stunning savannah landscapes and rolling hills.
A chance to experience Rwanda’s hidden safari gem in just two days.

Included/Excluded

4x4 safari vehicle with fuel and professional driver-guide.
Park entrance fees.
Game drives and boat cruise.
1 night accommodation (luxury, mid-range, or budget).
Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle.

International flights.
Rwanda visa fees.
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses (tips, alcohol, souvenirs, etc.).
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Tour Plan

01 Transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park & Boat Safari

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Kigali. After a scenic 2.5-hour drive through Rwanda’s famous rolling hills, you’ll arrive at Akagera National Park.
Enjoy a game drive where you’ll spot herds of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes, and zebras roaming the savannah. In the afternoon, head out for a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, the perfect opportunity to watch pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and dazzling birdlife along the shores. Dinner and overnight at your lodge inside or near the park.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Mid-range: Akagera Game Lodge
Budget: Dereva Hotel

02 Sunrise Game Drive – Return to Kigali

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive—the best time to catch predators such as lions, hyenas, and leopards in action. As the morning sun lights up the savannah, look out for herds of antelopes grazing and elephants majestically moving through the bush. After the drive, you’ll exit the park and head back to Kigali, arriving around midday. Drop off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport.