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Akagera4 days
Big Five game drives & Lake Ihema boat safari
4.9· 168 reviewsout of 5
From
$1,450per person
Short breakPrivate tour
Akagera express: game drive & sunset boat
4.7· 49 reviewsout of 5
Akagera National Park- Duration2 days · 1 night
- GroupSmall group · max 7
- DifficultyEasy
- Start & endKigali
A taste of the savanna
The quickest way to see Rwanda’s savanna: an afternoon game drive, a sunset boat among hippos, and a dawn drive on the northern plains before heading back to Kigali.
- Two game drives
- Sunset boat on Lake Ihema
- One night at a lakeside lodge
- Back in Kigali by 16:00
Day by day
- 01
Day 1 · Kigali → Akagera
Game drive & sunset boat
Morning drive east, afternoon game drive and a boat on Lake Ihema.
Akagera Game Lodge Lunch · Dinner
- 02
Day 2 · Akagera → Kigali
Dawn drive & return
Early game drive on the plains, then back to Kigali.
Breakfast · Lunch
What’s included
Included
- Park fees
- Boat safari
- Shared 4×4 and guide
- 1 night full board
Not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Insurance
- Tips
Where you’ll stay
Akagera Game Lodge
Rooms with views across the lakes and a pool for the afternoon heat.
· 1 night· Full board· Pool
Prices
Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.
| Travellers | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $966 | $1,794 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | $690 | $1,346 |
| 3–4 travellers | $635 | $1,277 |
| 5–6 travellers | $593 | $1,235 |
Good to know
Will we see the Big Five in two days?
Elephants, giraffes, zebras and hippos are seen on almost every trip. Lions are likely; rhinos and leopards need more time.
4.7
4.7out of 5
49 reviews of this tour
- 5.0· July 2026out of 5
Great value — giraffes, elephants and a lion on the second morning.
Lena K. · Hamburg
Combine it with the savanna
Most guests add a second park. We can join any of these to your trip.
Signature
Volcanoes + Akagera6 days
Gorillas & the Big Five in one week
4.9· 131 reviewsout of 5
From
$3,420per person
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