Summary
1 Day Rwanda Safari Virunga Gorilla-Rwanda Natural Tours, One Day tour Akagera National Park takes you to explore the Akagera National Park which is located in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania will give you a great experience to explore this only Savanna National Park where safari game drive can only be carried in Rwanda. 1 day tour in Akagera national park is known for harboring the big 5 with the recent introduction of the lions. Tour in Akagera national park will explore the only Savannah park in Rwanda and is home to several mammal species including Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and most recently Black Rhinos have been introducing from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park like it was many years ago Itinerary of 1-day akagera national park safari
Package Includes
Ground transportation in a Jeep Car Vehicle Bottled water Meals + Accommodation Park entrance fees Gorilla Permit Gorilla Guardian Permit Kigali sight-seeing tour Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
Package Excludes
Airfares & Rwanda Visa Luxury drinks/Alcoholic drinks Tips to local guides Personal insurance and shopping Laundry
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- General Photography
- Landscape photography
- Scenic Drive
- Wilderness Trail
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Culture
- Photo-safari
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- Only Wifi
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Day 1: Departing from Kigali early the morning to Akagera National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Game Walk General Photography Landscape photography Scenic Drive Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safariAkagera national park safari tour will start by Departing from Kigali early the morning at around 05 am to Akagera National Park which lies in eastern province of Rwanda, hugging the border with Tanzania. We will use 2hrs and 30min to the park, it is a distance of 120km from Kigali. The game drive here are like opening a present and each game drive holds a full new surprise as nature reveals its treasures in form of wonders that are so scenic, the wildlife like buffalos, antelopes including; the elands, topis, Maasai giraffes, monkeys, savannah birds, civets, leopards, the hyenas, as well as the serval cats. The game drives also mean that you will be accompanied by the guide who is so knowledgeable about the flora and the fauna that is found in the park. As you are carrying out the game drives, one should remain in the vehicle unless the park guides see that it’s safe for you to get out taking a look. For the longer game drives, you are advised to take a snack or lunch and a lot of drinking water. We shall spend approximately 5-7 hours in the park and return back to kigali evening at around 08Pm
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Travel Time: 7 hrs
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