2 Day Akagera Safari – Best Akagera National Park Rwanda Wildlife Tour
2 Day Akagera National Park Safari: Overview
A 2-day Akagera safari is the best short Rwanda wildlife safari in Akagera National Park. The thrilling 2-day Akagera National Park safari package offers the ultimate Rwanda wildlife viewing experience through remarkable game drives and a boat cruise in Rwanda’s biggest and only savanna park.
Akagera is one of Africa’s oldest national parks, first established in 1934. The scenic park covers about 1122 km2 of diverse habitats, including several sparkling, forest-lined lakes and Central Africa’s largest protected wetland. Its diversity of wildlife includes all of Africa’s “big five” and almost 500 bird species!
During this 2-day Akagera park safari, you will do game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for easy viewing.
The 2 days Akagera national park wildlife safari enable you explore the open plains, bushes, and woodlands to see a variety of animals, such as Black rhinos, Lions, African Elephants, Cape Buffaloes, Burchell’s Zebras, Masai Giraffes, Common Warthogs, Common elands, Topi, Roan Antelopes, leopards, bushbucks, Defassa waterbucks, impalas, Olive baboons, Black-faced Vervet monkeys, etc.
You’ll also enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the park’s largest lake, Lake Ihema, to see many hippos, large crocodiles, and a variety of water birds.
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2 Day Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari: Prime Safari Activities
- Day Game drives
- Boat cruise Lake Ihema
- Driving through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside
- Optional night game drive
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari: Featured Destinations
- Day 1: Akagera National Park
- Day 2: Kigali—Depart
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari: Highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park for a game drive & boat cruise.
Day 2: Enjoy a full safari game drive in Akagera & transfer back to Kigali city.
2 Days Akagera Safari in Akagera National Park: Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera NP for A Game Drive & Boat Cruise.
Your 2-day Akagera safari in Rwanda begins at 7 am. Your tour driver guide shall pick you up from your place of stay in Kigali and take you on a very scenic 2-hour drive east to Akagera National Park.
Vegetable and fruit markets line the road along the way, and as you leave the city behind, banana plantations take their place.
Before checking into your accommodation, you will take a short game drive to spot some animals and take the breathtaking scenery.
The southern part of Akagera is the arrival point and offers you your first game drive. Expect to encounter some Zebra, giraffes, impalas, reedbucks, Baboons, Vervet Monkeys, etc.
However, the most exciting prospect in the south of Akagera is the Rhino! The rhinos live in this part of the park, which is their natural habitat, so if you are lucky, you may see them. After the game drive, continue to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, go for a leisurely boat ride on Lake Ihema, watching for the many hippos and crocodiles. Spot more wildlife, such as elephants and buffaloes, as they gather at the lakeshore to drink.
Also observe plenty of waterbirds, such as Shoebills, herons, fish eagles, kingfishers, and jacanas. Retire for dinner and overnight.
The highlight of the Day: was A relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema
Accommodation:-
Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge/Magashi Camp Midrange: Akagera Game Lodge Budget: Dereva Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Drive distance & time: approx. 135 135km/2 ½ hours
Activities & Services:
- Pick up from your hotel
- Transfer to Akagera
Optional Activity: Night game Drive
Day 2: Enjoy A Full Safari Game Drive in Akagera & Transfer Back To Kigali City
Enjoy an early breakfast at 6 am, and then set off for the full 6-hour safari game drive in Akagera Savannah as the sun comes up.
This is the best time of the day to see predators and the sunrise over the Savannah is an unforgettable sight. Drive from south to north towards the beautiful Kilala plain in search of the Big Five.
Recent conservation efforts have reintroduced both the endangered black rhino and lions to the area. Today, young ones can be spotted alongside their mothers in the striking landscape.
Be on the lookout for hippos, crocodiles, zebras, warthogs, baboons, giraffes, topi, impalas, and more on the large open plains. Have your camera ready but remember to stop and takea picture at the moment too.
After the game drive, enjoy your packed picnic lunch. Then exit the park and travel back to Kigali to mark the end of this 2-day Akagera safari in Rwanda.
The highlight of the Day: Full game drive in Akagera National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Distance & Time: Approx. 135km/2 ½ hours
Activities & Services:
- Game drive in Akagera
- Transfer to Akagera
- Drop-off at the airport
