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2-Day Wildlife Safari at Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park, Rwanda

2-Day Wildlife Safari at Akagera National Park

5.0 / 5 · 70 reviews Offered by Lion Safaris 2-Day

Overview

This trip is popular for travelers who want to explore the Big Five animals such as lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinoceros, and many more. It is a very important tour because it allows enjoying the boat ride from the biggest lake in the park called Ihema where you get a chance to spot hippos, crocodiles, and different water bird species.

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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

Accommodation

Ruzizi Tented Lodge - Luxury tented camp inside Akagera NP – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

2-Day Wildlife Safari at 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 $1,106 USD $700 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $1,106 USD $700 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 accepts children who are 1 year and older.

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Route

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

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses tented camps.

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
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Day 1

Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Luxury tented camp inside Akagera NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Ruzizi Tented LodgeRuzizi Tented LodgeRuzizi Tented 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.

Pick Up and Transfer to Akagera National Park

Day 1

Pick Up and Transfer to Akagera National Park

After your breakfast, our driver-guide will come to pick you up from the airport or at your hotel/residence in Kigali. Then, you'll drive for a good 2 hours and 30 minutes heading to Eastern province. You'll reach the park reception, register from the park reception, and go to check in at your booked hotel. You'll have your lunch. Afterward, our driver-guide will take you for an afternoon game drive. After that game drive, you will get ready for a boat trip at Lake Ihema to explore aquatic species such as hippos, crocodiles, and many water birds like, Cormorants, African fish eagles, kingfishers, African darters. After a good 1 hour 30 minutes of the boat trip, the driver-guide will bring you back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Akagera National Park Stay: Ruzizi Tented Lodge Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Full-Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park

Day 2

Full-Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park

In the morning, after your breakfast at your lodge, with your packed lunch, a Lion Safaris driver-guide will come to pick you up. You'll go for a full-day game drive from the south of the park up to the north of the park where there are very open and flat plains(Kilala and Muhana). You'll enjoy your picnic lunch at one of the picnic points and at the same time watch animals as well. After enjoying the game drive, the driver-guide will continue with you up to the exit. Then, you'll drive back to Kigali and be dropped off at your hotel/residence or the airport for your flight back home. This is the end of your 2-day trip in Akagera National Park with Lion Safaris. 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 select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
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
Lion Safaris
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Offered by

Lion Safaris

5.0 operator rating 70 reviews

LION SAFARIS is a full licensed Rwanda local based tour operator Company and opened the doors from 2016. We have the main office from Kigali-Rwanda and we organize the tour packages into Mountain gorillas, Chimpanzees trekking in Rwanda and Uganda, Big five safaris in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Office In

Rwanda

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)

Member Of

RTTA, RDB, RSGA, VISIT RWANDA & RWANDA CHAMBER OF TOURISM

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Rwanda

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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
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Joel was awesome

We went to akagera park with lion safari and it was so great and a lot of fun. Joel, our tour guide knew all the good spot and a lot of facts about the animal. We saw over 40 elephant!! Emile, the owner, made sure we had a good time. I recommand to book the safari with lion safaris for a great experience.

Photo by Isabelle
Photo by Isabelle

Isabelle · Canada

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Knowledgeable and helpful

Great communication. Great Service. Reliable and as advertised. Did a 3 day Gorilla trekking and Golden monkey hike. Gorillas were the star of this trip and Lion Safaris was great at planning it. Emile is a local Rwandan and his knowledge about his country, the history, and about the subjects on the tour (i.e. about the gorillas) was amazing. Would recommend and would do it again with Lion Safaris

Dave · United States

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FIVE STAR - THE BEST GUIDE IN RWANDA!

I can’t recommend Emile highly enough. He truly went the extra mile and made my journey through Rwanda unforgettable. From the awe-inspiring mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park to chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe and the breathtaking wildlife of Akagera National Park, he planned and guided every step with care and expertise. A former guide with six years of experience in Akagera, he answered every question I had with insight and deep knowledge of Rwanda’s wildlife and culture. He was always on time, efficient, conscientious, and professional—yet also warm and sincere, making every drive and hike a pleasure. Thanks to his experience and thoughtful planning, I was able to witness the incredible gorilla naming ceremony and experience Rwanda in a way I never could have on my own. If you are visiting Rwanda and want a guide who is not only highly skilled but truly dedicated to making your trip extraordinary, Emile is the one to book.

Shelly · United States

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Deserves the top rating!

When I saw all the 5 star reviews for Lion safaris, I thought that it was a scam! Nothing could possibly be that good?!! Oh but it was definitely that good :) Lion safaris had the chore of organising and hosting us for 5 days through Rwanda, Emile was outstanding in his performance! He was personable yet professional and we felt safe in his hands. Highly highly recommend, both Rwanda as a destination and lion safaris - my only regret is we should have booked longer!

Donna · Australia

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

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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?

Ruzizi Tented Lodge - Luxury tented camp inside Akagera NP – All Meals Included. Meals: 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

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Lion 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.

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