Rwanda Safari - 1 Day Akagera Big Five Safari from Kigali

4.9(7)13 hFree cancellationBy Akagera Safari

About this activity

The perfect Rwanda safari if you have just one day. Just 2.5 hrs from Kigali with a 30-minute comfort stop, Akagera is one of the few parks in Africa where you can see all the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and cape buffaloes in a single day. Most visitors see only four because the leopard hunts mostly at night and is rarely spotted during the day.

This full-day safari starts at 05:00, and you are back at your hotel by 19:00, or at the airport by 18:00 just in time for most international flights.

Arrive at the park at 8:30 AM with priority entry, bypassing the line. The day begins with a morning boat safari followed by a game drive, two different ways of exploring the park that increase your odds of spotting wildlife.

Mornings are spent in the south, characterized by shrubland and woodland, where sightings cluster around game drive tracks and the lakeshore. Afternoons move north, where wildlife, particularly predators are more concentrated and visibility is unhindered

What's included

✓Water is provided through the tour. The safari car has a fridge. Feel free to stock it up with your favorite beverages and snacks
✓Pop-up roof safari car - Round-trip transport from Kigali
✓Lunch
✓Driver guides fees
✓Akagera national Park Certified guide
✓Boat safari fees
✓Mandatory Insurance (Akagera Air Emergency Evacuation)
✓Park entrance fees

Not included

✕Beverages and snacks consumed at comfort stops to and from the park
✕Coffees and other beverages during lunch. Lunch is served with a soft drink

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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