2 Days Akagera National Park wildlife safari
This 2 days Akagera National Park wildlife safari tour includes 2 days and 1 night but is suitable for travelers who spend a night in Kigali a day before the safari. The major activities to enjoy on this 2-day Akagera National Park wildlife safari tour include game drive and boat cruise safaris, which bring the traveler close to the wildlife for easy viewing.
This 2-day Akagera National Park wildlife safari tour is also suitable for budget travelers due to the fact that there is no overspending on the accommodation, as one night is enough for a 2-day Rwanda safari.
Highlights of a 2-day Akagera national park wildlife safari tour
- Day 1: Transfer to Akagera national park for a boat cruise on Lake Ihema
- Day 2: Game drive and Return to Kigali
DETAILED ITINERARY FOR 2 DAYS AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE SAFARI TOUR
Day 1 of 2 days of the Akagera National Park wildlife safari tour: Transfer to Akagera national park for a boat cruise on Lake Ihema
Kigali to Akagera National Park: You will be picked up by our company representative in Kigali on day 1 of 2 days of the Akagera National Park wildlife safari tour, who will brief you and guide you about your 2 day Rwanda safari in Akagera National Park and then set off for a 3-hour drive to the park that will welcome you with a green, thrilling vegetation cover filled with several wildlife species. While at the park, proceed to lodge check-in, have Lunch and embark on an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema.
Lake Ihema Boat Cruise Safari: Cruising on Lake Ihema in the afternoon is so rewarding and opens the doors to encounters with both aquatic wildlife species such as hippos, crocodiles and water birds. Apart from aquatic wildlife, you will also spot a huge population of herbivores such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and many more as they flock to the shores of Lake Ihema to quench their thirst due to the hot, scorching sun. Return to your lodge later in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch & dinner
Day 2 of 2 days Akagera national park wildlife safari tour: Game drive and Return to Kigali
Morning game drive safari: After breakfast on day 2 of 2 days of the Akagera National Park wildlife safari tour, meet your Rwanda safari driver for yet another exhilarating game drive in the thick brush of Akagera National Park to view different species of wildlife, including mammals such as elephants, lions, buffaloes, impalas, giraffes, and leopards, among others. 
Apart from mammals, Akagera National Park is a great destination for birders with plenty of bird species, including the water bird species endemic to the Rift Valley and forest bird species, among others that are easily seen by use of binoculars. So birders are expected to pack their binoculars for such a fascinating moment.
Departures: After fully enjoying the game drive in the park, return to the lodge for lunch then check out and start a journey back from Akagera National Park to Kigali for departures. However, in case you have a night flight, you will enjoy a Kigali city tour before being dropped off at Kigali International Airport for departures as you close the last day of your 2-day Akagera National Park safari tour.
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch
END OF 2-DAY AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE SAFARI TOUR
Inclusive 2-day Akagera national park wildlife safari tour;
- Park entrance fees
- Airport drop-offs
- A 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
- An English-speaking guide
- All mentioned activities
- Accommodations for 1 night
- All meals as per Itinerary
- Enough bottled drinking water
Exclusive in 2 days Akagera National Park wildlife safari tour:
- Air ticket & Visa
- Life Insurance
- Laundry fees
- Souvenirs
- Tip fees
- Alcoholic drinks & juices
- Optional activities
- Accommodation for extra night in Kigali
- Expenses of personal nature such as airtime, emails, crafts, etc.