Akagera National Park Day Trip
Description
For a short visit traveler to Kigali, this makes a perfect escape out of the city for just a day especially for conference and seminar guest having a limited time in the country. This tours allows you to explore the big five (Lions, Buffallos, Elephants, Rhinos and Leopards) in one of Rwanda's oldest park just hours out of Kigali. Apart from the short drive you also get to enjoy the landscape and different cultures of Rwanda found along the way. So if you are limited on your travel time,this is the best trip for you.
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Akagera National Park located along the eastern border of Rwanda, where the typically hilly countryside gives way to the savannas of the Great Rift Valley. Dominated by lakes, swamps and marshland, the area boasts a huge compliment of nature and wildlife that cannot be found elsewhere in the country. We will arrive for a morning game drive, searching for the big five, rhinos, lions, buffalos, leopard and elephant in the expansive Park.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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(6)
I did an one day trip to Akagera National Park. Joseph was my driver and he did all he could do to make me feel safe and spot the animals. The whole experience was amazing and I recomend it.
I had Robert for my tour guide and absolutely loved this trip! He was very knowledgeable and accommodating to what I wanted to do. He was open to any and all questions. For the trip itself, it was incredible!! We got to see so many animals around the park. Truly a great day! Highly recommend!
We had an excellent day with Hassan who was our guide. Everything was well organized both in terms of communication beforehand and in terms of the day's progress. Our guide was keen to offer us regular breaks. To question our expectations and do everything possible to meet them. So we were able to observe the animals we wanted to see thanks to him who moved heaven and earth... Inquiring, turning around, exploring many paths to make this day a memorable memory. We highly recommend Kawira Safaris.
We contacted Ian on a short notice to arrange for us a trip to Akagera. Being a last minute request, we found him to be very fast, gave us all information we needed and booked the trip. Akagera Nat park is close to Kigali, few hours drive from the capital, spent the day in the park and was amazing.
Regrettably, this review is not really a reflection on the tour company and definitely not on the guide, but it was an average experience. Akagera is similar to Etosha National Park, in that you can't go off the hard pack road, so it can be very difficult to see animals. I have been on a multitude of safaris and explored probably 20 safari parks. While I did see a couple lions, lots of giraffes, a couple rhinos, they were so far away that my 600mm lens could only muster a blur in the trees. The two best photos I could get were a zebra and a bird on the edge of the lake. Disappointing. I think if the tour was cheaper, it wouldn't be such a big deal that it's not a great park, but of course the tour company needs to make a profit.
Very easy going activity. Nothing to worry about. Very friendly driver and guide. We saw a lot of animals and part of the big five!
