This short trip brings you to Akagera NP in the east of Rwanda along the Akagera river, which is the natural border with Tanzania and one of the sources of the Nile. The park is a beautiful African savannah park with astonishing views over the several lakes.

• The trip is also available in a 2 days version.

• Min. 2 participants. 

• What is included?

Tour Includes: Airport transfers, accommodation, all meals, plenty of mineral water, the services of a driver-guide, all park and entry fees, all activities as per programme:  boat trip Lake Ihema and unlimited game drives in Akagera NP. 

It excludes: Airline ticket, beverages, tips, visas and personal expenses.
 

• What to bring with you?
  
  
  Money for your personal expenses (average of $ 50 p.p.), outfit with adapted colours for wildlife observation, good walking shoes, rain-gear, a few long-sleeve shirts, slippers, sweater for cool evenings, sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sun cream, video/photo camera, a 200 mm or longer telephotolens is very useful, reserve batteries, films and a torch.

Duration : 3 Days
Travel styles : Road Safaris, Private Safaris, Lodge Safaris
Activities :  Bird Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Parks & places :  Akagera National Park


Itinerary

Day 1 : Kigali - Kayonza - Akagera NP

Pick up at your hotel in Kigali. You will drive for 3 hours to Akagera NP, via Kayonza to the Eastern part of Rwanda. You will arrive before lunch at the beautiful Akagera Game Lodge which has a swimming pool. Take a swim before lunch. After lunch you will start your exploration with a game drive by visiting the giraffe valley. 

The giraffes of Akagera NP were trans-located from Kenya in January 1986. The 2 males and 4 females Masai giraffes were captured near Lake Magadi (Kenya) and transported by plane B-747 from Nairobi to Kigali. The giraffes were first put in an enclosure on the peninsula of Rurama. One night on Christmas 1987 they escaped because the barrier was broken down by elephants.(A ranger died of its wounds when he tried to prevent the elephants). The giraffes crossed the Kiyonza ridges an settled on the plain of Nyamwashama since then also named as the giraffe valley. The first baby giraffe was born in 1988 and the second a year later.   

Accommodation : Akagera Game Lodge (****)
Activities :  Bird Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Parks & places :  Akagera National Park
 

Day 2 : Akagera NP

You can do as much and as little you want, Akagera NP allows you not only to visit this beautiful Park but also to enjoy the Lodge and its astonishing views over Lake Ihema.

After an Early breakfast your exploration starts with a boat trip on Lake Ihema which is a very rewarding for seeing the large number of hippos, the huge Nile crocodiles and many birds. After the boat trip you will continue your exploration along the lakes Kivumba, Hago; Mihindi and Rwanyakizinga. They are the most interesting part of the park especially for birders. You will for your lunch and enjoy a fresh swim at the Lodge. In the late afternoon you will return to the giraffe valley which is usually full of surprises. Overnight at the Akagera Game Lodge.

Accommodation : Akagera Game Lodge (****)
Activities :  Bird Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Parks & places :  Akagera National Park

Day 3 : Akagera NP - Kayonza - Kigali

You will wake up early in the morning and leave after breakfast for another day of exploration. This time you will start with a visit to the height of Mutumba, the highest point of the park. You will have a view on all the Akagera lakes and the Karangwe mountains in Tanzania. You will descend to the Lake area where you will have a pick nick lunch on edge of one of the beautiful lakes. In the afternoon you will drive back to the lodge before returning to Kigali where we will drop you at the hotel of your choice.

Activities :  Bird Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Parks & places :  Akagera National Park