One Day Akagera Wildlife Experience

Kigali, Rwanda
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Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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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

its remarkable status as Central Africa’s largest protected wetland and Rwanda’s only savanna-adapted refuge. Just a two-hour drive from the bustling streets of Kigali, this inspiring conservation jewel has triumphantly restored its biodiversity to become a thriving home for the iconic Big Five including majestic lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and flourishing populations of black and white rhinos. its extraordinary landscape of three distinct ecosystems; within a single day, travelers can transition from tracking lions across sweeping savanna plains to embarking on a tranquil boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where they can watch massive pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and some of the continent's rarest birds, like the prehistoric shoebill stork. Undiscovered by massive tourist crowds, Akagera offers an intimate, exclusive, and profoundly responsible travel experience where 100% of tourism revenue directly finances local communities and vital wildlife protection.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • proffessional driver guide, hot lunch at lake mihindi(picnic area),unforgettable photo opportunities
  • tips, personal expenses, anything else not mentioned in inclusions

What to expect

  1. Akagera National Park
    7h
    Experience the ultimate traverse from South to North. Start at sunrise in the lush southern lakes, spotting hippos, crocs, and elephants. Ascend the Mutumba Hills for panoramic views before reaching the Kilala Plains. This northern savannah is the best spot for lions, rhinos, and giraffes. Pack a lunch to enjoy at a scenic overlook. By exiting the North Gate, you maximize your chances of seeing the Big Five while witnessing Rwanda's most diverse landscapes in one day.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will pick up guests at their specified hotel or residence Area in Kigali. Our driver/guide will meet them in the reception or residence area holding a sign clearly displaying the traveler's name.

End point

We will pick up guests at their specified hotel or residence Area in Kigali. Our driver/guide will meet them in the reception or residence area holding a sign clearly displaying the traveler's name.

Pickup details

We will pick up guests at their specified hotel or residence Area in Kigali. Our driver/guide will meet them in the reception or residence area holding a sign clearly displaying the traveler's name.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Rwanda-based East Africa ecotours focusing on sustainable safari & primate tracking. · Booked through Viator
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