2-Day Akagera Day & Night Game Drive&Boat Ride Adventure

2-Day Akagera Day & Night Game Drive&Boat Ride Adventure

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2-Day Akagera Day & Night Game Drive&Boat Ride Adventure

2 Days Starting in KN 5 Rd, Kigali, Rwanda and ending in KG 14 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda

Visiting: Akagera National Park, Kigali

Tour operator:

1000 Hills Safaris

Tour code:

2ad

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 18

Physical rating:

Low, Medium

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

VegansHalal, Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English , French

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

Activities:

4WD, Boat/Cruise Excursion

Private Available:

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NB: Prices correct on 15-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

A two-day safari in Akagera National Park sounds like an incredible adventure! Exploring the diverse environments of the park and the chance to spot unique wildlife like the elusive shoebill stork must be thrilling. Canoeing on Ihema Lake sounds like a peaceful way to observe water animals and birds up close. Have you been on a safari before, or will this be your first experience?

Highlights

  • Akagera Adventure Begins: Arrive in Kigali and embark on a scenic drive to Akagera National Park, stopping midway for a refreshing break at the Imigongo Art Center, offering a glimpse into Rwanda's vibrant arts scene

  • Wildlife Encounters: Experience the diverse wildlife of Akagera with an afternoon boat ride on Ihema Lake, encountering crocodiles and hippos up close, followed by an exhilarating evening game drive to spot nocturnal creatures.

  • Safari Serenity: Wake up amidst the wilderness at Karenge Bush Camp and fuel up with breakfast before embarking on a full-day safari adventure, exploring the vast landscapes and encountering a plethora of savannah animals, including the recently restocked black rhinos and lions.

  • Nature's Spectacle: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Akagera as you traverse through its picturesque scenery, observing herds of buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife against the backdrop of serene lakes and lush vegetation.

  • Homeward Bound: Conclude your journey with a return to Kigali, reminiscing about the unforgettable experiences and wildlife encounters of Akagera National Park as you bid farewell to this enchanting corner of Rwanda.

Places You'll See

lake Ihema

lake Ihema

Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park

Lake Ihema

Lake Ihema

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Drive to Akagera, Afternoon boat ride in Ihema lake, Night game drive

Location: Kigali International Airport, Akagera National Park

Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Akagera Rhino lodge

Accommodation Name: Karenge Bush Camp

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Akagera, Afternoon boat ride in Ihema lake, Night game drive

Leave Kigali by 08h40. From Kigali, 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 anything else there. Reaching Akagera by 12h00, proceed with registration formalities and head to Akagera Game Lodge for lunch. After lunch, drive through the park to Ihema lake, the largest lake in the park and the second largest in Rwanda. Enjoy the boat ride and explore crocs and hippos. After the boat ride, we will head to Akagera Game Lodge for check in and getting ready for the 17h30 departure for an evening/night game drive in search for nocturnal animals. Have dinner by 21h00, order the next day picnic lunch and stay over for tomorrow full-day game drive

Day 2 : Full-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive

Location: Kigali

Accommodation Name: No Accommodation

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Have your breakfast and check out to be ready at 07h30 for pick-up by a Countryside Tours-Rwanda driver-guide, ready for a full-day game drive. Pick the picnic lunch and spend the whole day as you will explore the majestic Akagera National Park, home to a variety of savannah animals and wildlife. Akagera National Park has a diversity of wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas and many others. After a long time being extinct in Akagera National Park, the black rhinos and lions have recently been restocked. 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. Finally, exit the park, drive back to Kigali. You will be dropped to your hotel, airport or any other preferred place in Kigali city.

Arrive back in Kigali towards the evening, any time between estimated 17h30-19h00.

What's Included

  • Transport

    Ground transport in 4×4 Vehicle

  • Additional Services

    Bottled water in Vehicle

  • Accommodation

    Full board accommodation as mentioned in itinerary

  • Wildlife viewing

    Day game drive & Night game drive

  • Cruise

    Boat trip

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals

  • Park fee

    Park entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • clothes

    Short-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, and shorts & Long-sleeved shirts and trousers for chilly evenings

  • Personal items

    Sunscreen & after-sun care, Insect repellent Sun hut

Mode of Transport

Air conditioned 4WD Vehicle

Accommodation


Accommodation: Karenge Bush Camp

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Check out our Q&As

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    yes, $174

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    we execute tour anyway

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    no

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    Mid-range

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    yes, A professional driver/guide

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 policies'

  • Are we going hiking even though it’s raining and windy?

    We do hike any time through the year and any weather conditions that nature decides to throw at us. After all, we’re going on adventures! If the weather is unsafe for any reason, the trip will be changed or postponed. You will be notified the week of your trip if there are changes due to weather.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    8+ Years

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You will contact us for More

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Voucher

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    yes

Reviews of this operator

Emily L  

Amazing trip to Akagera National Park

07-Nov-2022

We took a day trip from Kigali for a safari at Akagera National Park. Our guide, Augustin, was early to pick us up at our hotel. He was kind, professional, and very knowledgeable! It was a lengthy trip, however we had the opportunity to see every animal you could ever expect to see on a safari. It was an incredible experience and we would highly recommend Augustin as a guide and 1000 Hills as a tour company.

Kelly P.  

Recommended

17-Jul-2022

We would recommend this tour with this company. Our Guide, Augustine, was professional and friendly. Thank you for a wonderful experience

Mike C.  

Excellent

16-Jul-2022

Excellent! 1000Hills and the driver guide Mr Augustine were excellent! Punctual, very knowledgeable and great personality! The trek itself is a lifetime experience!

Emilia Soto  

Amazing tour! Akagera and gorilla trekking

24-Mar-2023

I did the Akagera Park and the Gorilla trekking with 1000 hills and it was the best experience ever!! Totally recomended! The tour was fantastic, I had an amazing time and my guide Augustin was great! He was very friedly, knew a lot of everything and responded to all my questions! I had to change my tour a bit because I had to move my return ticket and 1000 hills helped me on everything, they even made sure I had time to get my PCR to return. I totally recommend it! It's a once in a life-time experience! Thank you to 1000 hills, to Augustin and to Leo!

Ales S.  

So many animals, such a great day!

29-Jul-2019

We had an excellent day today with Eve and 1000 hills! We were picked up on time and grabbed our packed lunch - one of us was vegetarian and this was no problem to accommodate. One we got to the park and started driving we saw so many of the animals - and more wonderful , many babies. I think we saw : crocodiles, hippos, giraffe, baboons, zebras, antelope and possibly the most exciting was a herd of elephants playing eating and playing by the waters edge. We didn’t see lions or rhinos but there are still only a few having been recently re-introduced and their numbers are still building. It really was such a wonderful day. Eve was a great responsible driver who was concerned both for our comfort and safety- and also the animals. Before the visit we had lots of communication from 1000 hills so we felt confident about the pick up time and what to expect. AMAZING!

Isak Hagane (Google Reviewer)  

Amazing experience with the Akagera...

17-Apr-2022

Amazing experience with the Akagera safari tour. Good guide aswell.

Kayla B.  

Lake Kivu Cruise experience

18-Nov-2022

This experience was so great, Our guide Augustin was the best and really went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. They really helped with recommendations for our stay at Lake Kivu and went out of their way to accommodate and changes that needed to be made. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity ! Thank you so much 1000 Hills Safari for making the adventure such a great one.

Isak H.  

Trip of a lifetime

28-Apr-2022

Amazing trip to the Akagera National park! Our great guide picked us up at the hotel precisely and drove us to the park. He had very much knowledge and had a good answer to all our questions. 1000 hills safari is a serious company with good customer care. 1000 percent recommended if you are going to Rwanda.

Mark Cusing  

Excellent tour

25-Apr-2019

We took this tour with 1000 Hills Safaris LTD. It was a great program . The guide driver Augustine was a great tour guide and he had an in depth experience with the places we visited . He took good care of us during the entire tour. The vehicle they used was a comfortable SUV. He arrived at our hotel on time to pick us up. I would highly recommend this company as well as the tour guide Augustine to all my acquaintances. Great job!

馬鈺家 (Google Reviewer)  

Extremely poor quality. The trip was...

21-Dec-2023

Extremely poor quality. The trip was canceled in the last 2 hours. It was 2 o'clock in the middle of the night. How could it be rectified? Then I ordered through get your guide, and now I have to go through complicated procedures and may not receive a full refund of 316 USD. Then this 2-day trip was just for the orangutans. I spent money on air tickets and accommodation. It was just the hotel itself. In order to protect the bad reason of the itinerary, I didn’t even want to give it a star.

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