Itinerary Summary

Select Itinerary Language:
Short Description
This short Rwanda Tour lets you explore Akagera National Park. The lies in eastern Rwanda, at the border with Tanzania. The park is characterized by woodland, swamps, low mountains and savannah. It is home to several wildlife species including zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and hundreds of bird species, such as the rare shoebill stork. In the southern part of the park, vast Lake Ihema is home to hippos and crocodiles.
PRICING & QUOTES
Itinerary In Brief
DAY 1
Kigali – Akagera National Park
Transfer to Akagera National Park
Boat trip on Lake Ihema – Akagera
Ruzizi Tented Lodge
FB - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 2
Akagera National Park – Kigali
Akagera National Park Game Drive

Day By Day Details

Day 1: Kigali – Akagera National Park
Depart your hotel in Kigali early morning and start your journey to the Akagera National Park. You will on arrival go for a sunset boat trip on Lake Ihema.

On Your Boat trip on Lake Ihema – Akagera
Boat trip on Lake Ihema in Akagera National Park is an exciting and adventurous activity. The lake is located in the southern part of the national park and is one of the biggest out of the 10 lakes in the park. Majority of the boat trips in Akagera are conducted on Lake Ihema.
Lake Ihema covers a ...
View list of Other Optional Activities in Akagera Nationa park
DAY ACTIVITIES
  • Transfer to Akagera National Park
  • Boat trip on Lake Ihema – Akagera



Day 2: Akagera National Park – Kigali
After early morning breakfast, you go for the whole day game drive experience, getting up-close to wildlife in Akagea National Park, you will exit the park and drive back to Kigali.
Drop off will be at your accommodation in Kigali.

On Your Akagera National Park Game Drive
Akagera National Park Game Drive
View list of Other Optional Activities in Akagera Nationa park
DAY ACTIVITIES
  • Akagera National Park Game Drive

Itinerary Accommodations

Ruzizi Tented Lodge Day 1

Nine tents are spaced widely apart on either side of a thatched reception and dining area, set back from the lake shore and hidden among swaying palms and fruiting fig trees. With a maximum of 20 guests, the lodge a quiet an intimate retreat. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water, a dressing area and either comfortable queen or ¾ twin beds, with a small patio at the front and accessible by wooden boardwalks. Another boardwalk leads to a large deck with a fireplace sits under a shady fig tree overlooking Lake Ihema. Solar energy entirely powers the Lodge and the lodge prides itself on being environmentally conscious.


Itinerary Maps

Loading maps...

Includes and Excludes

What Is Included
Park entrance fees
Boat trip on Lake Ihema
24 hour support by our staff
Accommodation with meals as specified in the itinerary
Coffee, tea and drinking water in vehicle
All ground transportation
English speaking driver guide
All transfers airport, Hotel pickup and drop-off
AMREF Flying Doctor
What is Excluded
Anything not specified in the itinerary description
Guidance in other languages
Other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry)
Tips for guides, drivers and other staff
VISA procedures
Travel insurance
PCR Tests
Optional Activities
Optional Activities List Per Destination
View list of Other Activities in Akagera Nationa park
GETTING THERE...
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check Price)
We Can Easily Arrange your Airport Transfers and pick you up from the airport and proceed to Safari/tour
Additional Accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged as well