This 1 day trip will give you a classic African safari outlook of Rwanda – the land of “a thousand Hills.” Akagera National Park is a mixture of Savannah and forested areas giving you varied sights of Rwanda. On your trip look out for mostly the big mammals.
AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
Akagera national park is located in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania. African parks is currently managing this park and has done a great job with the conservation. In the past there were lots of conflict between people and the park but this was solved by fencing off part of the park and the introduction of community tours where visitors are encouraged to visit the communities and benefit accordingly. Akagera national park is a the only Savannah park in Rwanda and is home to several mammal species including Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and most recently Black Rhinos have been introduces from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park like it was many years ago. It is also home to numerous bird species in the several habitats which include woodland, swamps, lakes and Savannah.
DAY TOUR TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
Today early morning we leave Kigali at about 5 am for a day trip to Akagera national park, which is about 2.5 hours away from Kigali. Akagera national park is majorly a Savannah park with Elephants, Zebras, Giraffes, Buffaloes, and recently introduced Lions. We shall take a game drive in search of these mammals. The game drive can last about 4 hours depending on the animal sightings and interest.
Have lunch at Akagera game lodge or a picnic lunch in case you packed before your last game drive on your way out of the park arriving in Kigali later that evening.
Meal plain:Lunch
PRICE PER PERSON $USD
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Ground transport per 4WD
- Bottled water
- Park entrance fees
- Game drive
- Lunch
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
TOUR PACKAGE EXCLUDES
- Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- Tips to porters and driver/ guide
- Insurance
WHAT TO BRING
- Sun hut
- Sunscreen
- Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- Tips to porters and driver/ guide
To BOOK SAFARI/TOUR: Fill the form with the following details, full names, telephone numbers, home address, arrival date and time in East Africa date, country of resident and the currency you prefer to make payment the submit your form.
We will confirm your safari accommodation and email you confirmation form as attachment within the next 24hrs
We will as well email you ELKYTOURS&TRAVELKENYA account details to wire (bank transfers) 20% to 30% deposit of above provided price list.
We will confirm your safari and email you confirmation form & Payment Receipt as attachment within the next 24hrs.
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