3-Day Akagera National Park Safari Itinerary
Big Five Game Drives, Lake Ihema Boat Cruise & Wildlife Adventure
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination: Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Starting Point: Kigali
Ending Point: Kigali
Safari Type: Private wildlife safari
Main Activities: Game drives, Lake Ihema boat cruise, wildlife viewing and optional night game drive
Best For: Couples, families, solo travelers, photographers and first-time Rwanda safari
Akagera is Rwanda’s premier savannah safari destination, offering opportunities to see elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos and numerous antelope species. The park’s lakes and wetlands also make it an excellent
| Day | Main Activities | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kigali → Akagera, game drive, Lake Ihema boat cruise | Akagera |
| Day 2 | Full-day Big Five game drive, optional night game drive | Akagera |
| Day 3 | Morning game drive, exit Akagera → Kigali | — |
birding destination, with Lake Ihema providing one of the signature safari experiences.
What’s Included
Your 3-day Akagera safari package can include:
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Kigali pickup and drop-off
- Two nights’ accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Akagera National Park entry fees
- Game drives
- Lake Ihema boat cruise
- Bottled drinking water
- Safari briefing
- Airport transfers where applicable
What’s Excluded
- International flights
- Rwanda visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not listed
- Premium accommodation upgrades
- Additional hotel nights
Important: Exact inclusions and park/activity fees should be confirmed when booking because rates and package conditions can change.
