1 Day Akagera Safari
Safari Overview
Discover the best of Rwanda’s wildlife on this unforgettable 1-day Akagera safari tour. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this short trip offers a thrilling big game viewing experience in Akagera National Park. Journey through scenic African savannas and spot the iconic Big Five—elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and rhinos—on a guided game drive.
Akagera National Park
Rwanda’s Only Big Five Destination
Located in northeastern Rwanda along the Tanzania border, Akagera National Park is a stunning mix of savannas, wetlands, woodlands, and rolling hills. Spanning 1,122 sq. km, it’s Rwanda’s only savanna park and the best place to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. A 1-day Akagera safari offers a chance to see giraffes, zebras, hippos, antelopes, and over 500 bird species in their natural habitat.
Detailed itinerary
1 Day Akagera Safari – Game Drive & Lake Ihema Boat Trip from Kigali
Start your day with an early breakfast in Kigali, then set off on a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Akagera National Park.
- Your 1-day safari begins with a 2–4 hour guided game drive, where you’ll spot giraffes, lions, elephants, leopards, zebras, rhinos, and more in Rwanda’s only Big Five park.
- Enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of Akagera’s top lodges before heading out for a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds in this 90 sq. km lake.
- After the boat trip, return to Kigali with unforgettable memories of Rwanda’s wild beauty.
