1 Day Akagera National Park Safari | Rwanda Express Game Drive.
Destination: Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Safari type: Private/group safari
Activities: Game drive, wildlife viewing and scenic exploration
Starting point: Kigali
End point: Kigali
Overview
Experience the wild animals and scenery of Akagera National Park on a full day safari from Kigali. The 1 Day Akagera Safari is perfect for people with limited time who would like to explore Rwanda’s wild animals without undertaking an extended safari.
On this safari, you will travel through the different terrains of Akagera National Park, including plains, wetlands, lakes, and rolling hills, giving you the chance to see some of the iconic animals found in Rwanda. Depending on the daily sightings at the park, you may see such animals as elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and various birds.
The park also has lions and rhinos.
Safari Highlight
- One full day wildlife safari at Akagera National Park
- Pick up and drop off in Kigali
- Guided game drive in the Akagera savannah
- Ability to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, warthogs and other animals
- An opportunity to spot lions and rhinos
- Sights of lakes, wetlands and hills at Akagera National Park
- Excellent chance to take photographs of wildlife and birds
- Perfect for tourists with less time available in Rwanda.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Akagera National Park Game Drive – Kigali
This Rwanda safari begins in the morning when you will be picked up from your hotel or the point of preference in Kigali. You will meet your experienced guide, after which you will move towards Akagera National Park, which is found in the eastern region of Rwanda.
After reaching the park, you will finish the necessary entry procedures before beginning your game drive. Your guide will take you to all those places of the park that have a lot of wildlife and chances of sighting.
During the game drive, keep looking for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, warthogs and other wildlife that can be seen in Akagera National Park. Also, since the park has diverse types of habitats, you will find it great for bird watching and photography.
You will have a break during the day for lunch, either at a suitable location within or around the park depending on the safari arrangements.
After lunch, you will proceed with exploring Akagera with your guide before beginning your trip back to Kigali in the afternoon or early evening.
You will be transferred to your hotel or another arranged point in Kigali, thus ending your safari in 1 Day Akagera National Park Safari Tour.
End of safari
Inclusions
- Safari vehicle and guide in English
- Pick up and drop off in Kigali
- Entry fee to Akagera National Park
- Guide services
- Drinks water for the safari
- Lunch on selection of package
What is not included?
- International and domestic flights
- Visa charges
- Travel insurance
- Incidental charges
- Spirits or personal drinks
- Tips to the guide and driver
- Optional activities that are not part of the itinerary
- Any other service not mentioned under inclusion
The cost of a 1-day Akagera National Park Safari varies depending on the group size, type of safari vehicle and activities involved. Please contact Chopper Tours & Travel for your customised quotation based on the above-mentioned travel arrangements.
Why choose Chopper Tour and Travel for your Akagera Safari?
- Skilled safari guides
- Private and group safari choices
- Kigali pick-up and drop-offs
- Safari itinerary planning
- Safari transport services
- Support with park bookings
- Travel planning assistance
Best time for a 1 Day Akagera safari
Visiting Akagera National Park is possible all through the year. However, the drier months are considered the best for seeing wildlife since the animals are easy to see at water points and there is also less vegetation. Nevertheless, visiting during the wet months can provide green scenes and better bird watching.
For travellers primarily interested in wildlife viewing, our professional sales personnel at Chopper Tour and Travel can recommend the most suitable travel period based on your preferred experience.
