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1 Day Akagera National Park Safari and Boat Cruise

1 Day Akagera National Park Safari and Boat Cruise

This one-day tour takes you to Rwanda's only savanna national park for a true wildlife safari and an opportunity to spot the big five mammals. Akagera National Park is found in the Eastern province of Rwanda in a District called Kayonza which is located at the border with Tanzania. The park is named after the river Akagera and covers an area that is 1,075 square kilometers in size. This tour is the best option for people visiting Rwanda's capital for a conference or business.

    Safari Highlights

  • Game drive experiences
From $480 Per pax sharing
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    Includes

  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
  • Safari 4X4 vehicle
  • Drinking water
  • Airport transfer on the first and last day
  • Tour/driver guide
  • All park entrance fees
  • Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking permit
  • Activities in Rwanda and Uganda as per itinerary

    Excludes

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Tips to porters, site guides and driver/ guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1

Pick up, explore Akagera national park and drop off

Our Guide/Driver will pick you up from the airport or your hotel or residence in Kigali and embark on a 2-hour drive to the park. On arrival the guide will take you through the whole Registration process, After here you will go straight for the morning game drive in the company of a ranger Guide.

The game drive takes about 2 hours, but The Akagera game drive can last about 6 hours depending on the animal sightings and interest. During this time expect to encounter Lions, Zebras, Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Leopards (if you are lucky) and Rhinos.

You will then have a picnic lunch at the park and then head for the afternoon boat safari at Lake Ihema. after the boat safari, return to Kigali arriving later in the evening.

    Meal Plan

  • Lunch
  • Drinking Water

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