Akagera was nearly empty in the 1990s but has been spectacularly restored by African Parks since 2010. Lions were reintroduced in 2015, black rhinos in 2017. Now it's a complete Big Five park, and the easiest add-on after a Kigali visit.
Akagera National Park · Wildlife Safaris
Akagera Safari — 2 Days (Rwanda)
A short, accessible safari in Rwanda's largest park — lion, elephant, rhino, and hippo.
⏱ 2 days
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⛰ Easy
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💰 $ 680 per person
·# BMS-AKAGERA
The journey
Made for the way you want to travel.
⭐ Highlights
- Big Five in 2 days
- Night game drive (optional)
- Boat safari on Lake Ihema
- Restoration success story
- Easy Kigali add-on
🛤 Plan by day
Day 1
Kigali → Akagera
Drive 2.5 hours from Kigali to Akagera. Afternoon game drive. Sunset boat safari on Lake Ihema.
Activities: Scenic drive, game drive, boat safari
Stay: Akagera Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 1,300 m
Day 2
Full Day Akagera → Kigali
Sunrise game drive. Breakfast. Optional night drive before transfer back to Kigali.
Activities: Game drive, transfer
Stay: —
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Altitude: 1,300 m
✓ Included
- Park fees
- Driver-guide
- 4x4 vehicle
- 1 night full-board lodge
- Game drives
- Boat safari
✗ Not included
- International flights
- Rwanda visa
- Travel insurance
- Drinks
- Optional night drive
- Tips
🎒 What to bring
- Neutral clothing
- Sun protection
- Camera
- Binoculars