2 Days Akagera Boat Ride Adventure

Overview of the 2 Days Akagera Boat Ride Adventure

Within two-days, explore Akagera National Park, the only savannah park in Rwanda. With our local and friendly tour guide, the transport is assured with a comfortable 4X4 with WIFI onboard to keep you connected with your loved ones and the world.
Apart from the memorable day game drive, you will also enjoy a night game drive and a boat ride in Ihema Lake in the search of crocs ad hippos.
Ihema is the largest lake in the park and the second largest in Rwanda.

Your two-days game drive in Akagera National Park is not just a safari; it’s an immersive adventure that will leave you with lifelong memories of this wildlife paradise.

What's included?

Entrance Fee

Transportation 4x4 jeep

Meals and soft drinks

Wi-Fi internet

Bottled water

Professional driver guide

Pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions

Alcoholic drinks

Anything not explicitly mentioned.

What do I need to bring?

Lightweight and breathable clothing

Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

Layered clothing

Comfortable and sturdy footwear

Binoculars and camera

Insect repellent

Cancellation policy:

Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.

Day 1: Kigali to Akagera, Afternoon boat ride in Ihema lake

Leave Kigali by 08h30.
From Kigali, mid-way: Stop-over by Imigongo Art Centre and cafe for leg stretching, viewing Imigongo arts, using the washrooms. You may also opt to buy a cup of coffee or anything else there.

Reaching Akagera by 12h00, proceed with registration formalities and head to Akagera Game Lodge for lunch. After lunch, drive through the park to Ihema lake, the largest lake in the park and the second largest in Rwanda.

Enjoy the boat ride and explore crocs and hippos. After the boat ride, we will head to the Lodge for check in and getting ready for the 17h30 departure for an evening/night game drive in search for nocturnal animals.

Have dinner by 21h00, order the next day picnic lunch and stay over for tomorrow full-day game drive.

Day 2: Full-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive

Have your breakfast and check out to be ready at 07h30 for pick-up by Universal ventures Rwanda driver-guide, ready for a full-day game drive.

Pick the picnic lunch and spend the whole day as you will explore the majestic Akagera National Park, home to a variety of savannah animals and wildlife.

Akagera National Park has a diversity of wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas and many others.

After a long time being extinct in Akagera National Park, the black rhinos and lions have recently been restocked. Their sighting is always not guaranteed due to their small number and the hiding character of the black rhino.

Enjoy the game drive viewing the natural habitat of different animals, birds and enjoying the view of different lakes and landscape. Finally, exit the park, drive back to Kigali. You will be dropped to your hotel, airport or any other preferred place in Kigali city.

Arrive back in Kigali late afternoon or in the evening.

We pick you up anywhere within Kigali City. Please, provide a pickup point.