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3-days Akagera safaris and wildlife tour in Rwanda, Akagera National Park sits at a relatively low altitude on the border of Rwanda and Tanzania. It is dominated by a labyrinth of swamps and lakes that follow the meandering course of the Akagera River with a great view of Tanzania. Akagera is a very interesting national park with lots of wild game and nearly 500 Wild bird species, making it a pretty important bird watching area.

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3 days Akagera
Cape buffaloes in Akagera National Park

Highlights for affordable 3 days Akagera Safaris Rwanda

  • Kigali city tour
  • Morning Game drive and Boat ride
  • Travel in a customized Safari Vehicle
  • Service of English-speaking driver/guide
  • Pick up and drop off at your destination

Detailed itinerary for affordable 3-days Akagera National Park safari

Day 1: Travel from Kigali to Akagera National Park

You will be picked up by your driver/guide after you have had your breakfast so as to begin the journey to Akagera National Park. Get a most perfect view of the scenic landscape of Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills as you head inside the pack to check into your booked safari lodge. After your lunch, you will set out for an evening game drive spotting wildlife like; African elephants, Cape buffaloes, lions, zebra, leopard, hyena, giraffe, topi, and oribi antelopes. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

3 days Akagera
African Elephant in Akagera National Park

Accommodation Options

  • Luxury: Akagera Game Lodge
  • Mid-range: Ruzizi Tented Camp
  • Budget: Golf Hills Residence

Day 2: Akagera game drive and a boat ride on Lake Ihema

You will have quite an early morning breakfast and then set out for a game drive in the northern sector of the park, expect a lot of animal viewing, learn about the different animals you see, take pictures and then return to your lodge for some time of relaxation as you wait for lunch. After lunch, set out for an afternoon boat ride on Lake Ihema, a good chance to view a lot of aquatic birds, Hippos and Crocodiles. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

3 days Akagera
African fish eagle around Lake Ihema

Accommodation Options

  • Luxury: Akagera Game Lodge
  • Mid-range: Ruzizi Tented Camp
  • Budget: Golf Hills Residence

Day 3: Transfer from Akagera National Park to Kigali City

Wake up to a steaming cup of coffee or tea and head out for an early morning nature walk and mini birding experience for one hour, return to the lodge for a full breakfast and after checking out of the hotel and proceed to the scenic drive back to Kigali city. Drop off at your preferred point. Meal plan: half board.

3-days Akagera safaris and wildlife tour in Rwanda includes:

  • All Meals as per itinerary
  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Government taxes and levies
  • Transportation in a 4X4 safari vehicle
  • Drivers allowance
  • Pickup and drop off of your destination
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Pure bottled mineral water for drinking while on Safari

However, 3-days Akagera safaris and wildlife tour excludes:

  • Airfares Visas
  • Luxury drinks
  • Telephone fees
  • Porter fees during the safari
  • Travel and health insurance
  • International / domestic departure taxes
  • Other services of personal nature
  • Personal shopping bills and cigarettes