2 Day Akagera Safari with Sunset Boat Cruise & Overnight Camping

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Transfer to Akagera Park and Boat tour on Lake Ihema⌄

   You will be transferred to Akagera National Park for an unforgettable sunset boat tour on Lake Ihema. As you glide across the tranquil waters, you'll have the opportunity to spot diverse wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. The experience is enhanced by the breathtaking views of the surrounding lush, green hills, creating a perfect backdrop for your adventure. This tour offers a unique perspective of Rwanda's natural beauty and biodiversity. As the sun begins to set, the landscape transforms, painting the sky in vibrant hues and casting a golden glow over the lake. It's an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture stunning images of the wildlife and scenery.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Akagera Lodge, a 4 star hotel

2. 2Safari Game drive in Akagera Park⌄

   Visitors to Akagera can expect to encounter a wide variety of plains game, including majestic elephants, formidable buffalo herds, graceful topi, striking zebras, and various antelope species such as waterbuck, roan antelope, and eland. Smaller antelope species also abound, with duiker, oribi, bohor reedbuck, klipspringer, bushbuck, and impala frequently spotted throughout the park. Primate enthusiasts will delight in observing olive baboons and vervet monkeys during daylight hours, while the more secretive blue monkey may reward patient observers. Akagera's ecosystem supports a range of predators, including the stealthy leopard, opportunistic hyena, and side-striped jackal. The recent reintroduction of lions has added an exciting dimension to the park's predator population. In a significant conservation effort, plans are underway to reintroduce the black rhino, which will restore Akagera's prestigious 'Big 5' status, further enhancing its appeal as a premier safari destination.

   Meals: Breakfast