Why You Must Visit Akagera National Park with Afoyo African Safaris
Akagera National Park is one of Rwanda’s most exciting wildlife destinations, offering beautiful savannah landscapes, wetlands, lakes, diverse wildlife and exceptional bird watching. With Afoyo African Safaris, visitors can explore Akagera while combining it with other remarkable destinations across Rwanda and Uganda.
Akagera is home to African elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, warthogs, antelopes and rhinoceroses. The park is also an excellent destination for bird watching, with species including the African Fish Eagle, Grey Crowned Crane, Papyrus Gonolek, Shoebill, African Jacana, Marabou Stork, Pied Kingfisher and Great Blue Turaco.
Wildlife Game Drives
Enjoy exciting Akagera game drives across the park’s savannah plains, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, leopards, rhinos and numerous antelope species.
Rhino & Big Five Experience
Akagera offers opportunities to encounter African elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and rhinoceroses, making it an important destination for Rwanda wildlife safaris.
Lake & Wetland Wildlife
Explore the park’s beautiful lakes and wetlands, where you may see hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and other wildlife around the shores.
Lake Ihema Boat Safari
Enjoy a relaxing Lake Ihema boat safari, offering opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles and diverse waterbirds while experiencing Akagera’s scenic aquatic environment.
Bird Watching
Akagera is a rewarding destination for bird watching in Rwanda, with species such as the Shoebill, African Fish Eagle, Grey Crowned Crane, Papyrus Gonolek, African Jacana, Marabou Stork and Pied Kingfisher.
Scenic Savannah Landscapes
Discover rolling hills, open savannah, wetlands, lakes and spectacular landscapes that make Akagera different from Rwanda’s mountainous destinations.
Cultural Experiences
Combine your wildlife safari with opportunities to experience local communities and learn more about the people and cultural heritage surrounding Akagera.
INCLUSIVE
- All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Gorilla permit (One per person, non-resident)
- Chimpanzee permit.
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- Drinking water (on all days)
- All transportation is in a 4×4 tourist vehicle
- A professional English-speaking driver/guide
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- Park entrance fees
- All Taxes
- Boat Trip along Kazinga Channel
- Roundtrip airport transfer
INCLUSIVE
- International flights (from/to home)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Travel & Medical Insurance
- Tip (tipping policy is $15 per person per day)
Price Per person: USD 2863
Plan Your Akagera National Park Safari
Discover Rwanda’s savannah wildlife, lakes, wetlands, birds and spectacular landscapes with Afoyo African Safaris. Experience Akagera as part of an unforgettable 7-day Rwanda national parks safari combining wildlife, gorilla trekking and rainforest adventures.
7-Day Rwanda National Parks Safari
A 7-day Rwanda safari can combine Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe National Park, creating a diverse journey through Rwanda’s major wildlife and forest destinations.
Day 1 – Kigali to Akagera National Park
Travel from Kigali to Akagera and enjoy an afternoon game drive through the savannah.
Day 2 – Akagera Wildlife Safari & Lake Ihema Boat Trip
Enjoy a morning game drive followed by a Lake Ihema boat safari, with opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and abundant birdlife.
Day 3 – Akagera to Volcanoes National Park
Depart Akagera and travel toward Musanze and Volcanoes National Park, enjoying Rwanda’s changing landscapes along the way.
Day 4 – Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Experience an unforgettable Rwanda gorilla trekking adventure in the mountain forests of Volcanoes National Park.
Day 5 – Volcanoes to Nyungwe National Park
Travel toward southern Rwanda and the spectacular forest landscapes of Nyungwe National Park.
Day 6 – Nyungwe Forest Experience
Explore Nyungwe through a forest experience, with opportunities to discover primates, birds and rich rainforest biodiversity.
Day 7 – Nyungwe to Kigali & Departure
Enjoy the final journey through Rwanda’s scenic countryside before returning to Kigali for departure.
Why Choose Afoyo African Safaris?
With Afoyo African Safaris, your Akagera safari can be designed around your interests, combining wildlife game drives, boat safaris, bird watching, gorilla trekking, forest experiences and cultural encounters.
Akagera can also be combined with Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park for a wider Rwanda and Uganda safari experience.
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