2 Days in Rwanda for Akagera National Park

Package Overview

Days Akagera National Park Safari
2 days Akagera safari takes to the only Savannah national park in Rwanda for an amazing encounter with Africa’s big five mammals. Akagera National Park covers an area of 1112 square kilometers. It was established in 1934 by the Belgium government to protect the park animals and the entire Eco-system. The park was named after River Akagera which flows through the park. The river feeds Lake Ihema, Lake Victoria and other smaller water bodies.

Akagera National park was2 days Rwanda safari once larger than it is now. It had one of the largest population of wild dogs in Africa. They became a menace to communities in the area and where thought to be spreading the dreaded rabies. The Belgium colonial government got rid of most of them. Wild dogs disappeared from the park entirely by the early 90’s – a time when the number of park animals starting reducing significantly.

The final blow to many of the park animals came during the 1994 genocide. Thousands of refugees passed through or settled in the park hunting down the big cats to protect their domestic animals or antelopes for game meat. A large chunk of the vegetation in the park was destroyed to open up farms, for timber, firewood and charcoal. Lion and rhinos became extinct in the park.

2 Days Akagera tourThe new government of Rwanda had to take decisive actions to save the park. The park management changed to African Parks. African Parks runs other wildlife conservation area in Africa under special arrangements with governments. Things changed and park encroachment was stopped using extensive fences. Encroachments into the park is illegal and those who are caught have to face the law. Lions and Rhinos have now been reintroduced and are thriving in the park. African Parks in collaboration with the government has embarked on promoting tourism in the country and attracting generous funding for projects in the park. As I write this, the park now generates over $2.5 million from tourism.

Our 2 Days Akagera wildlife safari starts from Kigali city and takes you to see a much improved national park. The safari involves game drives and a boat cruise along Lake Ihema. By the end of the 2 days, expect to have seen zebras, lions, hippos, rhinos, giraffes, leopards, elephants, spotted hyenas, warthogs, crocodiles, eland, topis, reedbuck, impalas, baboons, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, black-tailed mongoose, bush pigs and buffaloes among other mammals. If you want a shorter trip, you should check out our 1 day Akagera safari package. For a longer tour, check out our 3 Days Rwanda safari in Akagera

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : PICK UP FROM KIGALI TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK MORNING GAME DRIVE AFTER TOON BOAT RIDE

  Day 1: Pickup from Kigali and Transfer to Akagera – Morning Game drive – Afternoon boat ride
  
  2 Days Akagera National Park Wildlife SafariWake up early from your hotel or residence in Kigali and have breakfast as you wait for a driver from Best heritage tour .
  
  The driver will brief you about the tour and let you know what to expect. After the briefing, the driver will start the 2-hour journey to Akagera National Park. Expect to pass through beautiful countryside with amazing hills.
  Once you arrive at the southern gate of the park, the driver will take you for hotel check-in and registration from the park offices. You will then proceed for the morning game drive with a park Guide.
  
  You should expect to see Zebras, Masai Giraffe, leopards, elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos and antelopes. The game drive will not be so long because you need to get back to your hotel for lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat cruise.
  
  The boat cruise on Lake Ihema is excellent for viewing birds, crocodiles, hippos and also land animals drinking on the shores. Among the bird species to look out for are the Shoebill Stork, kingfishers, fish eagles and cormorants. The boat cruise lasts between 2 to 3 hours after which you will be taken back to your hotel for relaxation, refreshment and dinner.
  You might want to read more about the price of visiting Akagera National Park
  
  Dinner and overnight will be at Ruzizi tented camp (Luxury), Akagera game Lodge (Mid-range), Devera Hotel (Budget) or Akagezi Lodge (Budget).

  • Themes Boat Cruise, Game Drives
• Day 2 : SECOND GAME DRIVE AND RETURN TO KIGALI

  Day 2: Second Game drive – Departure to Kigali
  
  Wake up early, shower and take breakfast. The Driver will pick you up early to pick the park Guide at the offices. The park Guide will once again help with locating the best places to find the mammals. The game drive on day 2 will be much longer since there will be more time and no activity in the afternoon. It starts from the southern gate of the park all the way to the northern section of the park. This could go on for 6 hours with most of the time spent at the Kilala plains, the Mutumba hills, the “hippo beach”, the vast swamps and along the lake Ihema. This particular area has the greatest concentration of wildlife. In case you missed any of the animals on the first day, this is the time to see them. Expect to see lions, buffaloes, Kobs, hippos, Giraffes, Elephants and all kinds of antelopes with the help of the park Guide.
  
  Akagera National Park is one of the best birding destinations in Rwanda. Over 500 species have been recorded in the park including lesser kestrel, papyrus gonoleks and shoebill stork. The scenery in the park is great and we know you will enjoy the African wilderness, the savannah grasslands, woodlands, bushes and acacia thickets. After seeing most of the park animals, you will head back to the hotel for checkout. As you head back to Kigali, the driver may make short stops at the Imigongo traditional handcraft makers and the Rusumo waterfall. Expect to reach Kigali late in the afternoon or evening depending whether you have a flight or not.

  • Themes Game Drives

Inclusions

• EP (No Meal)
• Sightseeing
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Guide
• transportation , driver

Exclusions

• visit permit , accommodation , airfare , extra needs , shooppnig needs , tips

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Kigali, Rwanda, Africa

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