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2-Day Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park, Rwanda

2-Day Akagera National Park

Overview

The 2-Day Akagera Wildlife Safari will offer you the ultimate game drive experience and Wildlife Viewing in Akagera National Park. Explore wildlife in Rwanda on this 2 Day Akagera National Park Safari. Located East of Rwanda, Akagera National Park is the only savannah park where it's possible to have a game drive in Rwanda. The park is home to the Big Five African game (which are Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, and Elephants). It's still the best spot for wildlife tours in Rwanda.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

2-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali

Via Akagera NP

Country & park

Rwanda / Akagera National Park

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

1 years

Activities

game drives & boat trip

Accommodation

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge - Luxury lodge inside Akagera NP – Lunch & Dinner Included

Meals

Lunch & Dinner Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

2-Day Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $1,029 USD $726 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $1,029 USD $726 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 8 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older.

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Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1 Akagera NP
End Kigali (Day 2)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

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Minimum age of 1 year

The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof minivan & boat
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Day 1

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Luxury lodge inside Akagera NP – Lunch & Dinner Included

Lunch & Dinner Included

Mantis Akagera Game LodgeMantis Akagera Game LodgeMantis Akagera Game Lodge

Day 2

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer from Kigali to Akagera national park

Day 1

Transfer from Kigali to Akagera national park

On this first day of your tour, a Safari Vacations guide/driver will pick you up from Kigali either at a hotel or from the airport. After meeting and greeting you then are driven for about 2 h 30 min to Akagera National Park. Arriving in time for lunch, you have a meal and then relax as you wait for a boat cruise. The boat ride on Lake Ihema offers great sightings of hippos and crocodiles in the water. You can see a variety of wildlife like elephants and buffaloes on the shores of the lake. After the boat trip, you later transfer to a booked accommodation facility for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay. Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Akagera National Park Stay: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Game drive in Akagera national park and transfer back to kigali

Day 2

Game drive in Akagera national park and transfer back to kigali

Early morning you are served breakfast, then undertake a game drive in the scenic savannah plains for about 4 hours depending on the animal sightings and interests. Some of the animals that can be seen include the big five game which is Buffalos, Rhinos, Elephants, Lions, and Leopards. Other wildlife species include Giraffes, Zebras, hyenas, cape bushbuck, Topis, Oribis, roan antelopes, duikers, impala, cape eland, and many more. After the morning game drive, you have lunch and then drive back to Kigali. Arriving in the evening, this marks the end of your 2 days Akagera National Park Safari. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Safari Vacations and Travel Services
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Safari Vacations and Travel Services

5.0 operator rating 42 reviews

Safari vacations&travel services, we offer Gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris in Uganda and Rwanda, well knowledgeable about Uganda and Rwanda as destinations. We also offer safari game drives in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.

Office In

Uganda

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)

Member Of

USAGA & UTB

Tour Types

Custom mid-range tours that can start every day

Destinations

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Flexible, eficient & very kind

I contracted a tour to visit Gorillas from Kigali just hours before the tour had to start. Jason was so flexible & effective. The Guide, Alex was a fixer, solving all problems with VISA in Uganda, cash and so on. These guys are very Gold professionals. No doubt, they are a perfect choice

David Gabarró Molins · Spain

Verified

The best and reliable experience I could have ask for.

This was a great experience coming from United States. Jason was very easy to communicate with and was very fast at emailing back or on what’s app. He made the process too easy. I had a motorcycle accident two days prior and was not sure if I could go on this mountain gorilla trekking, last second I decide I was able to. He came to pick me up on time at 0300, the vehicle was nice, clean and reliable. His English is very good and easy to understand. He had the best price compared to others.

Photo by Kim
Photo by Kim

Kim · United States

Verified

Dream come true!!!

Wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks for the epic Rwanda trip! Jason’s local knowledge and infectious enthusiasm made every day a blast. From the gorillas to the vibrant markets, you showed us the real deal. Your personal touch and fun stories really brought the trip to life. It felt like hanging out with a buddy who just happens to know everything about Rwanda. The laughs and good times were the cherry on top. Can’t wait to hit the road again with you soon. Keep up the great work! Cheers from your Chinese friend Yi and his parents!

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Photo by Damian

Damian · China

Verified

Efficient and worthwhile tour experience

Our tour was a very worthwhile experience, a day trip from Kigali to see the gorillas in Mgahinga National park. The gorillas themselves were amazing, and the tour operator was able to accommodate us on very short notice to make it happen. We had two drivers, Alex who was clearly very experienced and helped with the border crossing, and Benson who was a joy from his genuine enthusiasm and passion of what we were doing

Adam · United Kingdom

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge - Luxury lodge inside Akagera NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Safari Vacations and Travel Services, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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