2 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari with Night Game Drive

Duration2 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience one of Rwanda’s most thrilling short safaris with our 2-Day / 1-Night Akagera Wildlife Safari, perfectly designed for travelers seeking intense wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and a rare night game drive experience. This unforgettable safari takes you to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park and home to the Big Five, diverse birdlife, and stunning lakes.

With expert driver-guides, comfortable 4x4 safari vehicles, and carefully selected lodges, this safari delivers exceptional value and authentic African adventure in just two days.

Why a Night Game Drive in Akagera?

A night game drive reveals a completely different side of the African bush. Using powerful spotlights, you may encounter lions on the hunt, leopards, hyenas, bush babies, and other nocturnal wildlife. You’ll also hear and spot night birds such as nightjars and owls, making this a truly immersive safari experience.

Options

Southern Akagera – Game Lodge

Akagera Game Lodge: Stay at Akagera Game Lodge, overlooking Lake Ihema.
•Boat Safari, Night Game Drive: Enjoy an evening night game drive starting at 5:30 PM, a morning boat safari on Lake Ihema at 9:00 AM, & a full-day game driv
All-Inclusive, world-class: Park entry fee and Accomodation are included
Duration: 2 days
Meals are included
Kigali - Kayonza - Akagera NP
4WD Pop Up Roof Safari Vehicle
Pickup included

Southern Ak, Muyumbu Campsite

Muyumbu Campsite: Stay at Muyumbu Campsite, perched high on a scenic ridge overlooking Lake Ihema with breathtaking views toward Tanzania.
Night Game Drive and Boat : Enjoy an evening night game drive starting at 5:30 PM, a morning boat safari on Lake Ihema at 9:00 AM, & a full-day game driv
Budget (Excludes Entry Fees)
Duration: 2 days
Meals are included
Kigali - Kayonza - Akagera NP
4x4 Pop Up Roof Safari Vehicle
Pickup included

Northern Akagera, Karenge Bush

Karenge Bush Camp : Stay at Karenge Bush Camp, deep in the wilderness.
Night Game Drive & Boat Safari: Enjoy a night game drive in Kilala Plains, a morning savannah drive, and a 3:00 PM boat safari in southern Akagera NP.
All-Inclusive, world-class: Park entry fee and Accomodation are included
Duration: 2 days
Meals are included
Kigali - Kayonza - Akagera NP
4x4 Pop Up Roof Safari Vehicle
Pickup included

Lodge Escape – Near the Park

Overnight Stay Near the Park: Stay at a comfortable lodge near Akagera National Park, offering a relaxing overnight experience outside the park while keepi
•Boat Safari, Night Game Drive: Enjoy an evening night game drive starting at 5:30 PM, a morning boat safari on Lake Ihema at 9:00 AM, & a full-day game driv
All-Inclusive, world-class: Park entry fee and Accomodation are included
Duration: 2 days
Meals are included
Kigali - Kayonza - Akagera NP
4WD Pop Up Roof Safari Vehicle
Pickup included

What's included

•Park entrance fees (when opted) •All meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
•Complimentary bottled water & soft drinks (eco-friendly)
•Night game drive experience •Boat safari on Lake Ihema
•Wi-Fi and charging ports onboard
•Pick-up & drop-off anywhere in Kigali or Kigali Airport
•1-night accommodation (Akagera Game Lodge or Karenge Bush Camp), & (Camping or Stay near the park)
•Private 4x4 safari vehicle and Professional driver guide by Afri Safaris
•Incredible wildlife photography opportunities

•Tips •Personal Expenses •Everything else not mentioned in the Inclusions.

What to expect

Day 1: Kigali → Akagera National Park | Night Game Drive

Kigali Genocide Memorial
45m

Morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Kigali.

Optional Stop:
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a meaningful historical experience.
Akagera National Park
20h · Admission ticket included

Depart Kigali for Akagera National Park (approx. 2.5–3 hours) in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with Wi-Fi and charging ports.

Stopover:
Lunch and relaxation at Bashana Companies & Imigongo Art Center – enjoy local art, crafts, coffee, and restrooms.

Arrival at Akagera National Park, park formalities, and transfer to your lodge or camp for check-in and relaxation.

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Night Game Drive
Explore the park after dark with your professional guide.

Dinner and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge or Karenge Bush Camp.

Day 2: Boat Safari, Game Drive & Return to Kigali

Akagera National Park
12h · Admission ticket included

Early breakfast with sunrise views.

Southern Option

9:00 AM: Boat safari on Lake Ihema, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and water birds

Full-day game drive toward the north

Lunch at Mihindi Picnic Area

End safari around 3:00–5:00 PM and return to Kigali

Northern Option

Pre-breakfast morning game drive in northern Akagera

Breakfast at camp

Scenic drive south with game viewing

Lunch stop at Mihindi

3:00 PM: Boat safari on Lake Ihema

Game drive in southern Akagera and transfer back to Kigali

Drop-off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please give some details about the hotel name for pickup or the street number of the house and the neighborhood in Kigali city. Or along the way to Akagera National Park

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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