Akagera National Park Day Safari – Full Day Big Five Wildlife Tour from Kigali

Overview

Experience Rwanda’s only savannah park on an exciting Akagera National Park Day Safari — a full-day wildlife adventure from Kigali. Akagera offers classic African safari scenery with open plains, lakes, wetlands, and rolling hills, home to the Big Five and a wide variety of birdlife.

This guided safari is ideal for travellers with limited time who still want an authentic wildlife experience. Expect game drives through diverse habitats, opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, antelopes, and — if lucky — leopards and rhinos. The day also includes a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema to see hippos and crocodiles.

Tour Highlights

• Full-day game drive in Rwanda’s only savannah park
• Chance to see the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhino
• Boat safari on Lake Ihema — hippos, crocodiles, and water birds
• Elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, antelope sightings
• Spectacular landscapes of lakes, savannahs, and rolling plains
• Professional ranger-guided safari experience
• Over 500 bird species including African fish eagles
• Ideal short safari from Kigali

Day by Day Itinerary

Full Day Big Five Wildlife Tour from Kigali

05:00 AM – Early Hotel Pickup in Kigali
Depart Kigali before sunrise for the 2.5-hour drive to Akagera National Park.

07:30 AM – Park Entry & Safari Briefing
Arrive at the southern gate, complete park formalities, and begin the game drive with your guide.

08:00 AM – Morning Game Drive
Explore savannah plains and wetlands in search of elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, antelopes, and predators.

12:00 PM – Picnic Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at a designated picnic site overlooking the park landscape.

01:00 PM – Lake Ihema Boat Safari
Relax on a guided boat cruise to see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife along the lake shores.

02:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive
Continue exploring a different section of the park, increasing chances of predator sightings.

03:30 PM – Exit Park & Return to Kigali

06:00 PM – Hotel Drop-Off