The Only Road Trip You Need to Spend 2 Days in Akagera

Two days The Akagera National Park safari is a brief wildlife excursion in Rwanda to observe the Big Five, avian species, antelopes, and water fauna. The vacation includes guided wildlife drives and boat rides on Lake Ihema in Akagera National Park, Eastern Rwanda.

Akagera National Park is one of four parks in Rwanda and the sole site to observe all five major game species inside a single habitat during a safari in Rwanda. The park encompasses 1122 km² and safeguards wildlife including elephants, Maasai giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, and 500 avian species. This brief wildlife trip in Akagera commences and concludes in the capital, Kigali.

A Detailed 2 Days Akagera Road Trip

Day 1: Travel to Akagera National Park, Launch cruise on Lake Ihema

Depart early following breakfast for a 2.5-hour drive to Akagera National Park in a 4×4 safari vehicle. Akagera National Park is a picturesque safari reserve situated in Eastern Rwanda. Arrive in Akagera early, where a guide from Mist Rwanda Safaris will escort you to the resort for check-in, lunch, and relaxation. In the afternoon, proceed to Lake Ihema for a 2-3 hour boat tour. Your anticipated observations include hippos, crocodiles, and various other creatures inhabiting the lake’s shoreline.

Day 2: A game drive, return to Kigali

The game drive safari to observe the Big Five commences post-breakfast and lasts 3 to 4 hours. Experience the remarkable wildlife, including leopards, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, impalas, and roan antelopes, in a traditional 4×4 Rwanda safari vehicle. Numerous avian species can be observed on a wildlife tour at Akagera National Park. After an enjoyable experience observing the Big Five, return to the resort to check out and travel back to Kigali.