1 AKAGERA national park game drive (big five animals)

1 Day Akagera National Wildlife park Safari

Akagera National Park is located in eastern Rwanda, on the border with Tanzania. African Parks, a non-profit organization, is currently managing this park in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board, and they are doing a great job with conservation. In the past, there was lots of conflict between people and the park, but these were partly resolved by fencing off part of the park and the introduction of community tours where visitors were encouraged to visit the communities and benefit accordingly. Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari will give you opportunities for wildlife sightings in Rwanda’s only Savannah Park, which is home to several mammal species, including Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks, and most recently, Black Rhinos, which have been introduced from South Africa, making Akagera National Park officially a Big 5 park like it was many years ago. It is also home to numerous bird species in the several habitats, which include woodland, swamps, lakes, and Savannah.

Today morning, we leave Kigali at about 5 am for a day trip to Akagera National Park, which is about 2 hours away from Kigali. Akagera National Park is primarily a Savannah park. The game drive towards the northern part of the park will give you opportunities for sightings of elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks, rhinos, the elusive leopard, and recently introduced lions. Arrive at the park from the southern gate to the park reception for a short briefing about the park. Most of your day will be spent in the northern sector of the park, which hosts many wildlife because of the landscape and vegetation. The Akagera game drive can last about 6 hours, depending on the animal sightings and interest.

The tour guide will advise on lunch packages, where you will be able to purchase lunch or carry a packed lunch. You will then proceed with your game drive and exit via the northern gate later that evening.