Duration
3-Day
Akagera National Park, Rwanda
3-Day Akagera Wildlife with Scenic Lake Ihema Cruise
Overview
From 1100 dollars per person sharing this all-inclusive three-day safari features a stay at the Akagera Safari Camp (3-star hotel). Day one includes a boat trip on Lake Ihema to see hippos and crocodiles. Day two offers both morning and night safaris for unique wildlife viewing. Day three is a full game drive to spot the Big Five among hills and marshlands. Starting and ending in Kigali, this tour provides a premier immersive journey through the diverse and scenic Rwandan savannah.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Akagera NP
Country & park
Rwanda / Akagera National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives, evening/night game drives & boat trip
Accommodation
Akagera Safari Camp - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$1,687 USD
$1,210 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$1,687 USD
$1,210 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$1,687 USD
$1,210 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Rwanda
Start
Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1-3
Akagera NP
End
Kigali (Day 3)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range 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.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & boat
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Akagera Safari Camp
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(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.
Day 1
Kigali-Akagera-Lake Ihema Boat Ride
- Upon arrival at the airport, or from your hotel around 9:00 am, your driver-guide will ensure a seamless transfer to Akagera National Park. After a short Kigali City tour, transfer to Akagera National Park (around 3 hours drive). - Lunch at Akagera Transit Lodge. - The, you continue with the formalities for entrance into the park. - Upon arrival, you will check in to Akagera Safari Camp, a 3-star hotel inside the park. - In the afternoon from 3:00 - 4:00, you'll go for a boat ride on Lake Ihema to discover hippos, crocodiles, birds, etc. Then, you'll continue with a short game drive to see other wildlife around Lake Ihema. - You return to the hotel around 6:00 pm. Accommodation: Akagera Safari Camp (3-star hotel) or similar Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks: Mineral water, coffee, or tea. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Akagera National Park Stay: Akagera Safari Camp Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Morning and Night Safaris
Very early in the morning, you leave for the morning safari, which will give you the chance to maximize the observation of morning animals and those invisible during the day; admire the sunrise in this wonderful savannah. Then, you'll return to your hotel at 8:00 am for breakfast. After breakfast, optional activities: relaxing and swimming at the hotel or a walking safari. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon: Night game drive to spot nocturnal animals. Accommodation: Akagera Safari Camp (3-star hotel) Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Drinks: Mineral water, coffee, or tea. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Akagera National Park Stay: Akagera Safari Camp Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Full-Day Akagera Safari-Spotting Big Five
After the morning breakfast, you'll go to discover many species of animals: Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos), giraffes, zebras, antelopes, impalas, oribas and bushbous secret, as well as ungainly tsessebe and the largest antelope in the world, statuesque Cepeeland) and admire the panoramic view of the landscapes of the park made of hills and marshes. Picnic lunch during the visit (packed food from your hotel) The park is also home to almost 500 species of birds, including the spectacular Hoofbeak with its incredibly massive beak and the almost endemic Red-faced Barbet. You return to Kigali around 4:00 pm, transfer to the airport at 5:00 pm, or drop you off at your hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch (dinner not included) Drinks: Mineral water, coffee, or tea End of safari. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Akagera National Park 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
This operator can book your international flights
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
Offered by
Attractive Safaris
4.8 operator rating
Attractive Safaris is an East African tourism and travel agency company with destination options in Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and the Republic of Congo. They provide guided tours, excursions, air ticketing, hotel bookings, car hirings, seminars, and conferences. In addition, they have Kibeho pilgrimage trips for travelers looking for a more religious experience in combination with a traditional African safari adventure.
Office In
Rwanda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2009)
Member Of
ASTA, RTTA, Tripadvisor, VISIT RWANDA, Petit Futé & PSF
Tour Types
Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
Destinations
Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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 is unavailable for children.
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?
Akagera Safari Camp - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Akagera NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals 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
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Attractive Safaris, 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.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Attractive Safaris.
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