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French2 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari
Offered by - Kingfisher Journeys
Tour Features
Visit Rwanda's only savannah park in the Eastern part of the country. Search for the famous big 5 animals and other wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, different species of antelopes and birds. Embark on a thrilling sunset boat ride on Lake Ihema to see schools of hippos, and giant Nile crocodiles, look out for elephants and different water bird species while you catch a beautiful sunset.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Normal 4x4, Boat. |
Route & Activities
Rwanda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Mantis Akagera Game Lodge No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 2 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Transfer from Kigali to Akagera National parkAlthough wildlife is less active during the day, the afternoons are still good for spotting game and exploring the lowland plains, savannas, forests, wetlands and some of the dozens of lakes that make up this special place. In the afternoons, as the sun sets below the horizon, the animals and birds will come out again, and sunset often offers beautiful views of Zebra, giraffe, buffalo, topi and many impala are commonly seen here, as well as elephant, rhino, defassa waterbuck, roma antelope, eland, duiker, oribi, bogor reedbuck, klipspringer and bushbuck. For short trips around the southern part of Akagera, we recommend the Giraffe Circuit or Rurama Circuit. Passing Lake Birengero, you can visit the Kageyo Peninsula or, if you arrive early, the Nyampiki Peninsula on a round trip. It is also possible to do the entire Rwisirabo, Kitabili and Kajumbura circuit in under 3 hours, but this is quite a long drive, so for the best wildlife viewing, we recommend taking a day trip, There is no drinking water outside the lodges, so be sure to bring enough water for the trip. Please follow all park rules and regulations and do not park your vehicle except in designated camping or picnic areas. In the afternoon, enjoy a sunset boat ride on Lake Ihema. This is a great way to experience Akagera’s abundant wildlife. With an experienced and knowledgeable guide, you’ll motorboat to a nearby island and along the forest-fringed shores where you’ll be sure to see many species of birds. One can often see the famous African fish, cranes, crowned eagles, noisy colonies of cormorants, hippos, crocodiles, and sometimes elephants, antelopes and other herbivores. A long sunset drive is the perfect way to end the day as the sun sets behind the hills. Dinner and overnight at Akagera Game Lodge.
Main Destination: Akagera National Park
Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Full Day Trip - Return to KigaliSet out early to spot the best wildlife and explore the lowland plains, savannas, forests, wetlands and some of the dozens of lakes that make up this special place. Zebra, giraffe, buffalo, topi and many impala are commonly seen here, as well as elephant, rhino, defassa waterbuck, roma antelope, eland, duiker, oribi, bohor reedbuck, klipspringer and bushbuck. On the plains you are likely to encounter spotted hyenas and lions. Leopards are usually seen in the bush and forests, and serval - a wild cat, side-striped jackal and several species of mongoose - if you are lucky The best route is the Rwisirabo, Kitabili and Kajumbura Circuit, which also takes you to the Kageyo Peninsula and Nyampiki Peninsula, where wildlife is often spotted. You can also drive to the Mohana Plains, where herbivorous groups can be seen in the open, but be sure to leave enough time for the return journey. Waiting patiently is often the best time to see wildlife Please follow all park rules and regulations and do not park your vehicle except in designated camping or picnic areas. Be sure to bring a packed lunch and stop at one of the designated picnic areas in the park. There are restrooms in several locations. There is no drinking water outside the lodges, so make sure you bring enough water for the trip. Leave the park via the north gate back to Kigali where you can transfer to your accommodation or the airport. Service terminated!
Main Destination: Akagera National Park
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Oct 8, 2024 - Oct 8, 2025
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Offered By
Kingfisher Journeys
Rwanda
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