3-Day Akagera National Park Safari And Kigali City Tour

Experience Rwanda’s Only Big Five Savannah Park

Discover Akagera National Park on a 3-day luxury safari combining Rwanda’s Big Five wildlife, conservation, adventure and culture. Begin with a Kigali city tour before heading into the savannah for exciting game drives, a hot air balloon safari and a sunset boat cruise on Lake Ihema.

Perfect for short stays, as a pre- or post-gorilla trekking extension, or for honeymooners and luxury travelers seeking a diverse Rwanda safari experience.

SAFARI ITINERARY

3-Day Akagera National Park Safari And Kigali City Tour

3 Days Akagera National Park → Kigali
01
DAY 1

 Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Akagera

 Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Akagera

Begin your Rwanda safari with a guided Kigali city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Continue to the Nyamirambo Women’s Center for a hands-on cultural experience, where you can learn about local life and participate in activities such as traditional cooking, weaving or tailoring before enjoying a local lunch.

After lunch, drive through Rwanda’s scenic countryside towards Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, check into your luxury lodge and enjoy some time to relax.

As evening falls, head out on a night game drive, offering the chance to search for lions, hyenas and other nocturnal wildlife.

 

 

Safari Activities

  • Kigali city tour
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial
  • Nyamirambo Women’s Center
  • Traditional cooking, weaving or tailoring
  • Local lunch
  • Scenic transfer to Akagera
  • Night game drive

Accommodation

 Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
 Mantis Akagera Game Lodge  Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

02
DAY 2

 Hot Air Balloon Safari & Sunset Boat Cruise

 Hot Air Balloon Safari & Sunset Boat Cruise

Rise early for a breathtaking hot air balloon safari over Akagera’s savannah plains. Float above the park as the sun rises, taking in sweeping views of the landscape and wildlife below.

After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast before returning to the lodge for a relaxed morning.

Later in the afternoon, head to Lake Ihema for a sunset boat cruise. Watch hippos and crocodiles along the shoreline while elephants, buffaloes and abundant birdlife gather around the water.

Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxed evening.

 

 

Accommodation

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

03
DAY 3

Morning Game Drive & Return to Kigali

 Start the morning with a game drive through Akagera, when the cooler temperatures offer excellent opportunities to spot predators and grazing wildlife across the savannah.

After the game drive, leave the park and drive back to Kigali through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside.

Continue to your hotel or Kigali International Airport, marking the end of your safari.

 

Safari Activities

  • Early morning game drive
  • Wildlife and predator viewing
  • Scenic drive back to Kigali
  • Lunch en route
  • Hotel or airport drop-off

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch

Included

  • All park entrance fees
  • Night game drive
  • Hot air balloon safari
  • Sunset boat cruise
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Luxury accommodation (2 nights)
  • All meals as mentioned
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Airport transfers
  • Kigali city tour

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips & gratuities
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Your Safari Route

Akagera National Park → → Kigali
3 Days2 Nights
2 DestinationsAkagera National Park → Kigali
Start & EndAkagera National Park → Kigali
Overnight StopSafari RouteStart / End
DAY 01

 Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Akagera

The Journey

Itinerary of Day 1

Begin your Rwanda safari with a guided Kigali city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Continue to the Nyamirambo Women’s Center for a hands-on cultural experience, where you can learn about local life and participate in activities such as traditional cooking, weaving or tailoring before enjoying a local lunch.

After lunch, drive through Rwanda’s scenic countryside towards Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, check into your luxury lodge and enjoy some time to relax.

As evening falls, head out on a night game drive, offering the chance to search for lions, hyenas and other nocturnal wildlife.

 

 

STAYING TONIGHT
MEALS INCLUDED
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 02

 Hot Air Balloon Safari & Sunset Boat Cruise

The Journey

Itinerary of Day 2

Rise early for a breathtaking hot air balloon safari over Akagera’s savannah plains. Float above the park as the sun rises, taking in sweeping views of the landscape and wildlife below.

After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast before returning to the lodge for a relaxed morning.

Later in the afternoon, head to Lake Ihema for a sunset boat cruise. Watch hippos and crocodiles along the shoreline while elephants, buffaloes and abundant birdlife gather around the water.

Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxed evening.

 

 

STAYING TONIGHT
MEALS INCLUDED
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 03

Morning Game Drive & Return to Kigali

DAY 03

Morning Game Drive & Return to Kigali

THE JOURNEY

Itinerary of Day 3

 Start the morning with a game drive through Akagera, when the cooler temperatures offer excellent opportunities to spot predators and grazing wildlife across the savannah.

After the game drive, leave the park and drive back to Kigali through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside.

Continue to your hotel or Kigali International Airport, marking the end of your safari.

 

Safari Activities

  • Early morning game drive
  • Wildlife and predator viewing
  • Scenic drive back to Kigali
  • Lunch en route
  • Hotel or airport drop-off

Meals

Breakfast Lunch
GOOD TO KNOW

Here’s a clear overview of what is included in your safari and what is not, so you can plan with confidence.

Included

All the essentials for your safari experience.

More Safari Moments
All park entrance fees
Night game drive
Hot air balloon safari
Sunset boat cruise
Professional English-speaking guide
Luxury accommodation (2 nights)
All meals as mentioned
Bottled drinking water
Airport transfers
Kigali city tour

Not Included

Items to plan for separately.

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International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Alcoholic & soft drinks
Personal expenses
Tips & gratuities

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