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2 Days Akagera National Park Safari

from $1500

*price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons)

Note: We have discounts for kids 12 years old or younger.

2 Days

Private or Group

Safari

At Friendly Gorillas, we recommend this tour for travelers landing in Kigali who want Uganda gorillas plus Rwanda wildlife in one practical itinerary. It suits couples, families with older children, photographers, primate lovers, and you who want a short cross-border safari. It is not the best option for travelers who want a full Uganda circuit, you who dislike border crossings, or visitors looking for a slow luxury holiday with very short drives.

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DURATION

2 Days

TOUR TYPE

Lodge Safaris, Private Safaris, Fly In Safari

ACTIVITIES

Gorilla trekking, game drives, city tours,Lake Bunyonyi relaxation,Nature walk, Cultural encounters

TRANSPORT

Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle

Overview

2 days Akagera safari takes you to the only Savannah national park in Rwanda for an amazing encounter with Africa’s big five mammals. Akagera National Park covers an area of 1112 square kilometers. It was established in 1934 by the Belgian government to protect the park’s animals and the entire ecosystem. The park was named after the River Akagera, which flows through the park. The river feeds Lake Ihema, Lake Victoria, and other smaller water bodies.

Our 2-day Akagera wildlife safari starts from Kigali city and takes you to see a much-improved national park. The safari involves game drives and a boat cruise along Lake Ihema. By the end of the 2 days, expect to have seen zebras, lions, hippos, rhinos, giraffes, leopards, elephants, spotted hyenas, warthogs, crocodiles, eland, topis, reedbuck, impalas, baboons, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, black-tailed mongoose, bush pigs, and buffaloes, among other mammals.

If you want a shorter trip, you should check out our 1-day Akagera safari package. For a longer tour, check out our 3-day Rwanda safari in Akagera.

Explore the best of Akagera National Park in just 2days

2 Days Akagera National Park Safari

BUDGET Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 00
$ 00
$ 00

STANDARD Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 00
$ 00
$ 00

LUXURY Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6 Persons

$ 00
$ 00
$ 00

* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets

Price includes

• Private safari vehicle and fuel
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Airport or hotel pickup in Kigali
• Airport or hotel drop-off in Kigali
• Accommodation during the safari
• Meals as agreed in the confirmed itinerary
• Park entrance fees where applicable
• Akagera game drives as listed in the itinerary
• Lake Ihema boat cruise, if included in the package
• Border-crossing assistance
• Bottled drinking water during travel
• Gorilla trekking arrangement and briefing support
• All planned transfers between Kigali, Uganda gorilla region, Lake Bunyonyi or Kisoro, Akagera, and return
• Government taxes included in the package

Price Excludes

• International flights
• Uganda visa fees
• Rwanda visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages
• Laundry services
• Porter fees during gorilla trekking, unless included
• Extra accommodation before or after the safari
• Any activity not listed in the confirmed itinerary

Where you shall visit

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Highlights

  • Day 1: Pickup from Kigali and Transfer to Akagera – Morning Game drive – Afternoon boat ride
  • Day 2: Second Game drive –
  • Departure to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1: Pickup from Kigali and Transfer to Akagera – Morning Game drive – Afternoon boat ride

    Wake up early from your hotel or residence in Kigali and have breakfast as you wait for a driver from Friendly Gorillas Safaris. The driver will brief you about the tour and let you know what to expect.

    After the briefing, the driver will start the 2-hour journey to Akagera National Park. Expect to pass through beautiful countryside with amazing hills. Once you arrive at the southern gate of the park, the driver will take you to the hotel check-in and registration at the park offices. You will then proceed on the morning game drive with a park Guide.

    You should expect to see Zebras, Masai Giraffe, leopards, elephants, lions, buffalo, rhinos, and antelopes. The game drive will not be so long because you need to get back to your hotel for lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise.

    The boat cruise on Lake Ihema is excellent for viewing birds, crocodiles, hippos, and also land animals drinking on the shores. Among the bird species to look out for are the Shoebill Stork, kingfishers, fish eagles, and cormorants. The boat cruise lasts between 2 and 3 hours, after which you will be taken back to your hotel for relaxation, refreshment, and dinner. You might want to read more about the price of visiting Akagera National Park.

  • Day 2: Second Game drive – Departure to Kigali

    Wake up early, shower, and take breakfast. The Driver will pick you up early to pick up the park Guide at the offices. The park Guide will once again help with locating the best places to find the mammals. The game drive on day 2 will be much longer since there will be more time and no activity in the afternoon. It starts from the southern gate of the park all the way to the northern section of the park.

    This could go on for 6 hours, with most of the time spent at the Kilala plains, the Mutumba hills, the “hippo beach”, the vast swamps, and along the lake Ihema. This particular area has the greatest concentration of wildlife. In case you missed any of the animals on the first day, this is the time to see them. Expect to see lions, buffalo, Kobs, hippos, Giraffes, elephants, and all kinds of antelopes with the help of the park Guide.

    After seeing most of the park animals, you will head back to the hotel for checkout. As you head back to Kigali, the driver may make short stops at the Imigongo traditional handicraft makers and the Rusumo waterfall. Expect to reach Kigali late in the afternoon or evening, depending on whether you have a flight or not

Why book this 2 Days Akagera National Park Safari

FLEXIBLE CANCELATION

Cancel up to 60 days before departure.

EXPERT LOCAL GUIDES

Only guides with 10+ years of Guiding experience.

NO HIDDEN FEES

All prices are final. No suprises at all.

24/7 SUPPORT

We're always available throughout and after the trip.

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Low season
Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, may

Peak season
Jun, July, Aug, Sept, Dec

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