Cheap 3 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari – Best Rwanda Wildlife Safari

3 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari is a short Rwanda tour designed for you to immerse yourself into the magical savannas of Akagera National Park. The 2nights/3days Akagera wildlife safari includes major wildlife safari activities such as a guided game drive and a boat cruise in this Rwanda National Park.

The 3 days Akagera wildlife safari is one of the most popular packages that allow you to enjoy the great sight of African bush elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, leopards, zebras, Masai giraffes, antelopes such as roan antelopes, impalas; crocodiles, hippos, and more. Akagera National Park, located in Eastern Rwanda is the ONLY savanna park in the Land of a Thousand Hills.

Akagera National Park is Central Africa’s largest protected area occupying 1122sq.km of the land area near the Rwanda border with Tanzania. Established in 1934, Akagera National Park takes its name from the Kagera River that flows via its Eastern boundary emptying its water into Lake Ihema.

It is largely a savanna park but also has swamp and montane habitats where different wildlife species live. The 3 days Akagera wildlife safari to see the big five in this savanna park starts and ends in Kigali.

Brief Itinerary for 3 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari

• Day 1: Kigali Capital to Akagera National Park-2 and half hours’ drive
• Day 2 of 3 days: Game drive & a launch cruise
• Day 3: Akagera to Kigali Capital

Detailed itinerary of 3 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari;

Day 1: Kigali Capital to Akagera National Park-2 and half hours’ drive.

Akagera National Park: Meet your experienced Rwanda tour guide for briefing about what your 3 days Akagera wildlife safari covers. Leave Kigali International Airport or a Hotel in Kigali city for 2 hours and 30 minutes drive towards the Eastern side of Rwanda.

Arrive at Akagera National Park early a home to the big five games (rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, and lions) and plenty of other savanna species giraffes, antelopes, 520 bird species, plus hippos, crocodiles, etc. Have the rest of the evening relaxing at the lodge plus dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation

• Basic/Budget: Dereva Hotel/Karenge Bush Camp (Seasonal)
• Midrange/Moderate: Akagera Game Lodge
• Luxury/Upmarket: Magashi Luxury Tented Camp/Ruzizi Tented Camp

Day 2 of 3 days: Game drive & a launch cruise.

Guided game drive: Have an enjoyable breakfast early morning and after, leave the lodge for a guided game drive in Akagera National Park Rwanda.

A guided game drive in Akagera is all about enjoying the incredible views of diverse wildlife especially mammals including the buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, antelope families and not leaving out plenty of bird species. After your 2-3 hours’ unforgettable game drive, drive back to the lodge for a leisurely lunch and relaxation.

30 White Rhinos Translocated from South Africa to Rwanda

At 2:00 pm, vacate the lodge once to end your day with an exciting boat cruise on Lake Ihema Akagera National Park. A boat cruise on Lake Ihema gets you the best view of hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and several other species of animals.

This may take 2-3 hours but guarantees you memorable encounters then dinner and overnight will be had back in your accommodation.

Accommodation

• Basic/Budget: Dereva Hotel/Karenge Bush Camp (Seasonal)
• Midrange/Moderate: Akagera Game Lodge
• Luxury/Upmarket: Magashi Luxury Tented Camp/Ruzizi Tented Camp

Day 3: Akagera to Kigali Capital.

After breakfast, you will check out of your respective accommodation and then meet the driver guide for transfer back to Kigali Capital. While in the Kigali capital, you will embark on a city tour expecting to learn more about the 1994 Rwanda genocide at the Kigali genocide site.

Also, expect to visit many nearby historic sites, local markets and then have lunch at the best restaurant or hotel facility. After a hefty lunch, drop off at a hotel or Kigali airport for departure and this marks the end of your 3-day Akagera wildlife safari.

End of 3 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari Trip Rwanda.

3 Days Akagera National Park Safari includes;

• Game drive
• Boat or launch cruise/trip
• A 4×4 tourist vehicle for ground travel
• An English-speaking guide
• Park entry fees
• Accommodation for 2 nights & meals on Akagera wildlife safari
• Bottled water on safari
• All trip activities as per 3 days Akagera wildlife safari

3 Days Akagera National Park Safari Excludes;

• Airfares
• Visas
• Souvenirs
• Insurance
• All trip activities that are optional
• Telephone expenses
• Tips
• Laundry
• Cigarettes
• Shopping
• Beverages