1-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive Safari
A 1-day Akagera National Park game drive offers an exciting opportunity to explore Rwanda’s only savannah national park in a single day. Located in Eastern Rwanda along the border with Tanzania, Akagera National Park is the best destination in the country for classic wildlife safaris. This full-day experience is ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to enjoy Rwanda’s rich wildlife, open landscapes, and scenic lakes. 👉 Ready to experience Rwanda’s only savannah national park in just one day? Contact us now to book your Akagera National Park game drive safari.
Detailed Day Safari Experience
Your 1-day Akagera game drive safari starts early in the morning. At around 5:00 am, your professional safari driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Kigali. You will then drive eastwards toward Akagera National Park, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. The early departure increases your chances of spotting wildlife when animals are most active.
Upon arrival at Akagera National Park, you will complete registration at the park reception before starting your guided game drive. Akagera is primarily a savannah park, offering excellent wildlife viewing across open plains and lake shores. During the game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and hippos, as well as lions, which were successfully reintroduced to the park. Your guide will also help you spot and identify various bird species along the way. 👉 Let our professional safari guides handle everything—from early pickup in Kigali to an unforgettable wildlife experience. Get in touch today to plan your safari.
Midday, you will have about one hour for lunch inside the park, allowing you to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. After lunch, the game drive continues as you explore more areas of the park in search of wildlife. In the late afternoon, around 4:00 pm, you will exit the park and begin the return journey to Kigali, arriving in the evening at approximately 8:00 pm. You will be dropped off at your accommodation.
Optional Boat Safari on Lake Ihema
For an even richer experience, you may choose to start your day with an optional boat ride on Lake Ihema. This boat safari offers excellent opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and other animals coming to drink at the lake shores. It is a perfect way to observe both early-rising animals and late-night hunters returning to rest. 👉 Enhance your safari with a boat ride on Lake Ihema for close-up views of hippos and crocodiles—ask us about adding this experience to your trip.
Akagera National Park Entry Fees
The cost of visiting Akagera National Park varies depending on nationality and age.
- Entry fees for Rwandan nationals and East African citizens are USD 15$ per adult.
- Foreign residents in Rwanda pay USD 50$ per adult, while international visitors pay USD 100$ per adult.
- Children aged between 6 and 12 years pay half of the adult rate in each category, while children under 6 years enter free of charge.
A 1-day Akagera game drive safari is a rewarding wildlife experience and a perfect introduction to Rwanda’s savannah landscapes, making it an excellent addition to any Rwanda travel itinerary.
👉 Contact our team today to organize your complete Akagera safari experience, including park permits, comfortable 4×4 safari vehicles with open roof, and expert guiding. Let us make your Rwanda wildlife adventure seamless and memorable.
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For a smooth experience and planning reach out to our team to help you organize your trip from booking the entrance, offering transportation into our well maintained safaris cars with open roof for a good game viewing up to the guiding into the savanna.
