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Kampala, Uganda

Best of Rwanda Big Five Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari

3-Day Rwanda Big Five Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari

Start & EndDay 2

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Akagera National Park
End Kigali (Day 3)

Overview

This 3-Day Rwanda Big Five Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali. On the first day, we will pick you from airport and transfer you to your hotel. The next day, It will take you to Akagera National Park for a game safari. On the last day, you will do Kigali city tour before you get dropped on Airport.

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Pick Up and Transfer to Akagera National Park

Today after breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali and transfer you to Akagera National Park. You will get to your lodge in the park in time for check-in and lunch. In the evening, you will go for your first game drive in the park. Look out for the different animals that live here. You will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.


Trip Time: 3 hours

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Mid-range) or Karenge Bush Camp (Mid-range).

Meal Plans

Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Day 2 Sunrise Game Drive in Akagera and Boat Ride on Lake Ihema

Today morning, you will wake up early and head to the park before sunrise to look out for the early risers. Look out for lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas and the different antelopes that graze freely in the park.


Later in the afternoon after your lunch, you will go for a boat safari on Lake Ihema which will reward you with hippos, crocodiles and the countless water, swamp and savannah birds that come here. Some of the birds are the fish eagle, cormorants, and kingfishers among others.

You will return to the boat for dinner and your overnight stay.


Meal plan: Lunch , breakfast and dinner

Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Mid-range) or Karenge Bush Camp (Mid-range).

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Day 3 Transfer Back to Kigali

Today marks the end of a successful safari. You will be transferred back to Kigali after breakfast. If you have an outbound flight, your guide will transfer you to Kigali Airport

This is a private safari that can begin any time of the year, although, June to September are the preferred months since they are dry. Park entry and activity fees are included.

You also need a yellow fever vaccination and carry your anti-malarial medicines.

You may choose which type of accommodation you want to stay in while in the park.

Book your safari to Akagera National Park at least two months before the safari begins because the accommodations in the park are limited.

There are no scheduled group tours for this safari.

Meal Plans

Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation Plans

No Accommodation

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Payment Methods

Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs travel insurance visa fees etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Sustainability Commitment

This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made more than 60 days before departure qualify for an 80% refund of the deposit paid. Cancellations made between 30 and 59 days before departure qualify for a 50% refund of the deposit. Cancellations made less than 30 days before departure are non-refundable. Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits are non-refundable once purchased. Guests are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance for unforeseen circumstances.

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