1-Day Safari to Akagera National Park with Big Five Adventure
Description
Discover the wonders of Akagera National Park on this immersive one-day safari, where you’ll encounter Rwanda’s majestic Big Five and diverse wildlife. Traverse through scenic landscapes of open plains and lush woodlands, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. Enjoy a guided game drive with an experienced professional, taking in breathtaking views over Lake Ihema while indulging in a picnic lunch amidst nature. This tour is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers looking to capture the essence of Rwanda's rich biodiversity in a single day. - Full-day guided safari in Akagera National Park from Kigali - Experience a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, and hippos - Includes breakfast and picnic lunch in the park - Professional guide and transportation provided from Kigali
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Itinerary
Embark on an unforgettable day adventure to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier Big Five destination and the last remaining refuge for savannah-adapted wildlife in the country. This 1-day safari offers a perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and scenic beauty — ideal for travelers with limited time but a desire to experience Rwanda’s wild side. Your journey will take you through open plains, woodlands, lakes, and rolling hills, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous bird species. With an experienced guide, you’ll explore the park on a classic game drive and enjoy breathtaking views across Lake Ihema and beyond. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, photographer, or simply in search of a memorable outdoor experience, this one-day safari provides a rewarding glimpse into Rwanda’s incredible biodiversity.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Very nice experience in Akagera national park with Mansour as driver. An unforgettable safari trip!
What an amazing day in Akagera National Park! Miriam was a fantastic guide. She arrived promptly to pick us up and we got an early start for a full day seeing at least 20 different animals plus a large variety of birds. She shared what we could expect, her English was terrific and communication was easy. She shared some helpful and interesting information about some of the animals and the park, but left us to our amazement and conversation amongst ourselves much of the time, which was just right for us. Safety was a priority, but so was seeing as many of the big animals as we could, she even turned us around when she received information about some lions; we were able to see 4 females and 2 males, and they were beautiful! We also saw elephants, rhinos, hippos, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, baboons , monkeys, and so much more. I would highly recommend Miriam as a guide and would definitely book with her again if we are fortunate enough to go on another Safari.
This was a great experience. The vehicle was comfy and nice. Mariam was an amazing guide. We stopped and had lunch. Mariam did her best to make sure we saw all of the animals and had an enjoyable time.
This was an outstanding Safari experience. Miriam was outstanding guide. She was very knowledgeable and was able to get us to see all of the big five animals. We saw elephants, lions, rhinoceros, water buffalo, baboons, monkeys, hippopotamus, crocodiles, warthogs, and many many species of birds. She was flexible and able to reroute our trip to see the lions as they were attempting to hunt a giant monitor lizard
I had a wonderful time. Safari tour guide and driver did a great job showing us the various animals and birds. I think we saw just about every animal there was to see. Lunch stop was wonderful. Good food at a good price.
We had a wonderful safari day with Mariam as our driver and guide. She spotted a Ross' Turaco as soon as we left the game lodge! She was a skilled driver for the all day safari and also on the busy Kigali streets when we returned. Her English was excellent and we enjoyed our time seeing plenty of giraffes, zebras, rhinos, antelope, birds, cape buffalo and even 3 sleepy lions. I highly recommend her and her company.
