Dawnlight Journeys
This 2-day Akagera safari offers awe-inspiring game viewing and a boat cruise in Rwanda's finest savanna wilderness. Encounter the Big 5, aquatic species, and over 525 bird species in Akagera National Park. The journey begins and ends in Kigali.
Book This SafariJune - September
Follow your adventure day by day through this exciting itinerary
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel/lodge in Kigali. Meet your Dawnlight Journeys guide for a briefing about your 2-day Akagera safari. Depart for Akagera National Park in the Eastern Province, a scenic 2.5-hour drive from Kigali. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge, spotting wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more. Check in and relax at your lodge. After lunch, embark on an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema, guided by an expert. The cruise offers opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds, as well as other wildlife along the lake shores. After the 2-3 hour cruise, return to your lodge or camp for relaxation and dinner. Accommodation options: - Budget: Karenge Bush Lodge / Akagera Rhino Lodge - Midrange: Akagera Game Lodge - Luxury: Rusizi Tented Camp / Magashi Tented Camp Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner Travel time: 2.5 hours from Kigali
After a hearty breakfast, depart your lodge for a morning guided game drive in Akagera National Park. Explore the park's game tracks and observe a diversity of wildlife in their natural habitat, including African bush elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hyenas, rhinos, and many antelope species. The 2-3 hour game drive offers memorable wildlife encounters and photo opportunities. After the game drive, return to your lodge for a short relaxation, then depart for Kigali, marking the end of your safari. Meal plan: Breakfast
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Everything you need to know about this safari
You can see lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and many antelope species.
Yes, accommodation at a lodge near the park is included in the package. Options are available for budget, midrange, and luxury preferences.
Other activities include behind-the-scenes tours, bird-watching, hot air balloon tours, rhino tracking, and nature walks.
Pack long-sleeved shirts, a waterproof daypack, insect repellent, binoculars, a rain jacket, first aid kit, safari hat, toiletries, and comfortable shoes.
Contact us to customize this safari package or get more information about availability and pricing. Our expert team is ready to help you plan your perfect African adventure.