Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch
Description
Akagera game drive, combined with Ihema Lake Boat Ride. We leave Kigali early and drive for an estimated 3.5 hours to reach Akagera National Park. With our local and friendly tour guide, the transport is assured with a 4x4 Toyota Rav4 car with WIFI onboard to keep you connected with your loved ones and the world (***Some spots in the park do not have connectivity***). The game-drive is spiced with the stunning one-hour Ihema boat ride. Spend the entire day through the park to depart back and reach Kigali in the evening. Akagera National Park has a diversity of wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas and many others. After a long time being extinct, the black rhinos and lions have recently been restocked though their sighting is always not guaranteed due to their small number and the hiding character of the black rhino. Enjoy the game drive viewing the natural habitat of different animals, birds and enjoying the view of different lakes and landscape.
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Itinerary
Mid-way: Stop-over by Imigongo Art Center and cafe for leg stretching, viewing Imigongo arts, using the washrooms. You may also opt to buy a cup of coffee or your takeaway lunch there.
1. No Covid test required 2. Buy entry permits: registration and departure for the whole day in Akagera National Park. 3. Game-drive through the park including a one-hour Ihema lake boat ride. 4. Estimate to exit Akagera by 14h00-15h30 for departure to Kigali. Reach Kigali City by 18h30-20h00 and drop-off to respective places.
One-hour Ihema lake boat ride. Proceed with a game drive throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
In the notes, please provide the name of the hotel for pick-up or the street number of the house (place) of pick-up in Kigali City or along the way to Akagera National Park.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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(29)
I did a day trip and it was superb. Jean Paul made sure I saw everything I wanted to see and also close up. It was all well organised from pick up/drop off to lunch. Booking the tour was easy and quick - you can pay by card online. It is a long day so bear that in mind.
Good day dear Guest! Thank you for this review. We are delighted to hear that you had a superb day trip and that Jean Paul ensured you saw everything you wished. We appreciate your kind words about Countryside Tours-Rwanda and the safari booking process. We look forward to hosting you again. With Us, You Explore Better!
We had such an incredible safari day trip with our tour guides Jean Paul and Jack. They were so knowledgeable about everything in the park, and helped us to find everything we wanted to see including the Big 5! Wonderful wonderful day!
Good day dear Guest! Thank you for appreciating our services. Thanks to the driver-guides as well for making the safari a memorable one, with the Big 5 sighting. We were happy to serve you and wish to host you again in the future. With Us, You Explore Better!
Everything about this safari was great. Before the safari even began, Olivier was very helpful and answered all of my questions very quickly. The morning of the safari, our guide Jean-Paul, arrived right on time and was very kind. Amazing service throughout. We always had plenty of cold water to drink. He answered any questions we had and he pointed out animals we would have never seen on our own. He made sure we were safe the entire time. Thank you for the unforgettable experience!
Good day dear Guest! Thank you for entrusting the safari with Countryside Tours-Rwanda. We are pleased that you enjoyed the experience and the service, with the assistance of the Countryside Tours team. We wish to be with you again in the future. With Us, You Explore Better!
The Vehicle was great, driver was over and above fantastic. The drive was superb and got to see Hippos, Crocs, Zebra, Giraffes, Rhino, lots of birds and more.... Missed the elephants, lions, I guess they were a bit busy that day :)
Good day dear Guest! We are appreciative for this review and the appreciation of the driver-guide’s service. We will be happy to host you again in the future. With Us, You Explore Better!
I had the chance to witness all the big 5 due to the knowledge of my tour guide. I spent there 2 nights and it was incredible, all the credit to Emmanuel my tour guide, he is professional and punctual i would recommend him to anyone coming to rwanda. This is his contact +250785019310
We had a great experience with Jean Paul. He did all he could to accomodate our wishes and didn't give up from loocking for our favourite animals until he found it.
Good day dear Guest! We are appreciative for this review and the appreciation of Driver-guide Jean Paul's effort for the sightings. We wish you a nice time. With Us, You Explore Better!
I had a lovely time with Bosco and learnt a lot from him! He was so good and so quick at spotting the animals, and tries his best to locate your favourite/most anticipated wildlife. The Akagera national park focuses on conservation of wildlife and sustainability with the communities living around it. I highly recommend visiting with Countryside tours.
Hello dear Guest! This serves to thank you for choosing Countryside Tours-Rwanda for Akagera safari. Thanks also to Bosco, the driver-guide who did his best for the success. Equally, we appreciate your positive review and the recommendation of our services. With Us, You Explore Better!
Our group of 23 individuals participated in the 1-day Boat Ride and Game Drive at Akagera National Park. Olivier Kanyabikali at Countryside Tours made this trip such a wonderful experience in every way. His communication was top notch. He and his team picked up our large group from our hotel. Each tour driver was very accommodating, welcoming, knowledgeable, kind and professional. We had the time of our lives! The Safari exceeded my expectations in every way. Akagera is beautiful! We saw hippos, white and black rhinos, giraffes, zebras, elephants, baboons, buffalos, Nile crocodiles, warthogs, impalas and many other antelopes. We also saw many different bird species including giant kingfishers, grey crowned cranes, African fish eagles, spoonbills and many other rare birds. They worked together as a team to ensure we saw as many animals as possible. I would 100% recommend Countryside Tours for this tour.
Good day dear Guest! We are appreciative of this review and the recommendation. It was our pleasure to have hosted the group and I am happy that it went the smoothest possible. We will wish to host you again. With Us, You Explore Better!
I took this trip towards the end of my visit to Uganda and Rwanda. It proved to be a great way of book ending my time in East Africa. Akagera is a precious gem on the Rwanda / Tanzania border. I was lucky enough to see elephant, lion (just about), hippos, giraffes up close, cape buffalo, baboon, African fish eagle, zebra and Nile crocodiles. Seeing all of this is not guaranteed of course but my guide Ben was very informative and knew how to try different routes to give the best chance. I met other tourers along the way and the boat safari was a highlight among many highlights. Innocent the 'skipper' displayed a great passion for conservation. With 8 billion of us, we need more spaces in the world like Akagera. I would definitely recommend Countryside Tours, Like I said Ben the driver was informed and helpful and Oliver has been clear and frequent in communicating back and forth with any queries I had. Murakoze.
Good day dear Guest! Urakoze cyane for the appreciation. We are happy that you enjoyed the One-day Akagera safari with the service of Ben and Olivier. We equally thank you so much for this good word and wish to host you again. With Us, You Explore Better!
First time in Kigali and first time at Akagera National Park. It was amazing! Our tour guide Ben was the best tour guide we could ask for. He was very accommodating, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Very funny guy and knows the ins and outs of the park. Definitely would recommend. Thank you Ben for a wonderful experience!
Good day dear Guest! Thank you so much for the appreciation. We are really happy that you got satisfying service, with Ben, the guide. We equally thank you so much for this recommendation and wish to serve you again in the future. With Us, You Explore Better!
