2 Days Akagera Wilderness Safari Big 5 and Highest Peak Camping
Description
Embark on a thrilling 2-day adventure in Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier wildlife destination. Day 1 begins with a scenic drive through the “Land of a 1000 Hills,” followed by an exciting game drive or boat ride to spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and diverse birdlife. As the sun sets, camp at the stunning Mutumba viewpoint, enjoying a bush dinner under the stars. Day 2 kicks off with an early morning game drive to catch wildlife at their most active, followed by a full-day exploration in search of the Big Five and other iconic species. With over 500 bird species, Akagera is a paradise for nature lovers. Enjoy picnic lunches amidst breathtaking landscapes before returning to Kigali with unforgettable memories.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Fantastic tour! Highlights: -tour guide Justin was great, very knowledgable, friendly, and excellent English -Many, many animals including up close with an elephant, crocs hippos giraffes zebra rhinos baboons buffalo and so many bird species. Even spotted an incredibly rare black rhino -Camping under incredible Milky Way views, hanging out around the fire in the middle of Akagera -Coordination with Vista was very easy and smooth. There was even one item we realized after the tour we needed reimbursement for and they went out of their way to deliver cash payment to us in the middle of Kigali, very appreciated You should of course be comfortable with tent camping, only fresh (delicious) fruits for breakfast, etc - this isn't a super fancy tour, which made it even better for us Worth every penny and would do another tour with these guys, thank you!
Fantastic tour! Highlights: -tour guide Justin was great, very knowledgable, friendly, and excellent English -Many, many animals including up close with an elephant, crocs hippos giraffes zebra rhinos baboons buffalo and so many bird species. Even spotted an incredibly rare black rhino -Camping under incredible Milky Way views, hanging out around the fire in the middle of Akagera -Coordination with Vista was very easy and smooth. There was even one item we realized after the tour we needed reimbursement for and they went out of their way to deliver cash payment to us in the middle of Kigali, very appreciated You should of course be comfortable with tent camping, only fresh (delicious) fruits for breakfast, etc - this isn't a super fancy tour, which made it even better for us Worth every penny and would do another tour with these guys, thank you!
Paul was our guide and did an amazing job. We saw a lot of animals (lion, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, antilopes, birds, etc.), only the Leopard was missing, which is very rarely spotted. Paul has a great knowledge about the animals and the park. He picked us up on time at the hotel and brought us back to the hotel to pick up the luggage and then brought us to the airport in time. The overnight stay was amazing. The camping gear was perfect with good sleeping bags so we were warm enough at night. I would have wished for a tea/coffee at the campsite at night and in the morning. Also, the dinner was simply a take away from the restaurant where we had lunch, so it was cold. The stunning views and the night sky in the campsite made up for it. Also, staying at the campsite allows to get to the north of the park, especially to Kilala Plain, where we saw the most animals. We also did an additional early morning drive through Kilala Plain and saw the lions on the move. Overall it was a perfect trip and was worth it every cent! I can highly recommend.
We went camping in Akagera National Park as a group of five friends and were picked up by the incredibly friendly guide Justin. He welcomed us with snacks and gave us a great introduction to the park even before we arrived. Once inside, we were lucky enough to see almost every kind of animal—something we definitely owe to Justin’s amazing instinct for where to find wildlife. The absolute highlight was camping out in the wild, completely alone under an unbelievable starry sky. It was a magical experience. Everything was super well organized from start to finish. I would do it again in a heartbeat—highly recommended!
