Akagera Big Five — 3 Days
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Akagera Big Five — 3 Days

Difficulty
Easy
Best season
June–September & December–February
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
From $1150 / person

Overview

Rwanda's savannah secret — lions, rhinos, elephants and leopards in the lakes-and-woodland mosaic of Akagera, two hours from Kigali. Big Five game drives plus a boat safari on Lake Ihema.

Trip highlights

  • ✓ Big Five in one park
  • ✓ Lake Ihema boat safari
  • ✓ Only 2.5h from Kigali
  • ✓ Uncrowded game drives

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Kigali → Akagera
    Drive east to Akagera, afternoon game drive to the lodge.
  2. Day 2
    Full day Akagera
    Morning game drive on the savannah, afternoon boat safari on Lake Ihema among hippos and crocodiles.
  3. Day 3
    Akagera → Kigali
    Sunrise game drive, drive back to Kigali.

What's included & excluded

Included

  • ✓ Park fees
  • ✓ Lodges, full board
  • ✓ Game drives in a 4x4
  • ✓ Boat safari
  • ✓ All transfers

Excluded

  • × Tips & drinks
  • × Travel insurance