3-Days Akagera Safari & Boat Ride – Ultimate Wildlife Adventure

Overview

Embark on an exciting 3-days Akagera Safari & Boat Ride, exploring Rwanda’s only savannah park. Enjoy thrilling game drives, a scenic boat safari on Lake Ihema, and an immersive wilderness experience with stays at Mantis Akagera Game Lodge and Karenge Bush Camp. Spot the Big Five, diverse birdlife, and breathtaking landscapes in one of Africa’s most beautiful national parks.

Tour Highlights

✅ Game Drives – Spot lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and other incredible wildlife.
✅ Boat Safari on Lake Ihema – Cruise among hippos, crocodiles, and bird species in Rwanda’s largest lake.
✅ Big Five Safari Experience – Encounter lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos.
✅ Scenic Savannah & Wetlands – Discover Akagera’s diverse landscapes, from rolling plains to lush wetlands.
✅ Night Game Drive (Optional) – Experience the park’s nocturnal wildlife.

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Akagera & Afternoon Game Drive

📍 06:30 AM – Pick-up from Kigali & Drive to Akagera National Park
📍 09:30 AM – Arrival & Park Registration
📍 10:00 AM – Short Game Drive (Southern Sector)
📍 12:30 PM – Check-in at Mantis Akagera Game Lodge & Lunch
📍 02:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive (Savannah & Lake Circuit)
📍 06:30 PM – Return to Lodge, Relax & Dinner

📍 Optional: Night Game Drive to Spot Nocturnal Wildlife

🏠 Overnight at Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive & Boat Safari on Lake Ihema

📍 06:00 AM – Sunrise Game Drive (Exploring Northern Akagera)
📍 10:00 AM – Breakfast & Leisure Time at Lodge
📍 12:30 PM – Lunch at Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
📍 02:30 PM – Transfer to Karenge Bush Camp (True Wilderness Experience)
📍 04:00 PM – Boat Safari on Lake Ihema (Spot Hippos & Crocodiles)
📍 06:00 PM – Sunset at Karenge Bush Camp & Campfire Dinner

🏠 Overnight at Karenge Bush Camp (Eco-Friendly Wilderness Camp)

Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Return to Kigali

📍 06:30 AM – Early Game Drive (Last Chance for Big Cats & Elephants)
📍 09:30 AM – Breakfast & Check-out from Karenge Bush Camp
📍 11:00 AM – Scenic Drive Back to Kigali
📍 02:00 PM – Drop-off at Hotel or Airport

Tour Inclusions

✔️ Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle with Professional Guide
✔️ Park Entry Fees & Game Drives
✔️ Boat Safari on Lake Ihema
✔️ Accommodation: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge (Day 1) & Karenge Bush Camp (Day 2)
✔️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
✔️ Bottled Water Throughout the Trip
✔️ Hotel / Airport Pick-up & Drop-off

Exclusions

❌ Personal Expenses & Alcoholic Drinks
❌ Tips & Gratuities
❌ Optional Night Game Drive