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Akagera Big Five Safari Adventure
🇷🇼 Rwanda
mid range

1-Day Akagera Big Five Safari Adventure

Discover Rwanda's Big Five on an unforgettable day safari through Akagera National Park's pristine savannah landscapes with expert guides.

1 days / 0 nights
private Safari

Safari Overview

Experience the raw beauty of Rwanda's most iconic wildlife sanctuary with Explorer Wild Safaris' thrilling day expedition to Akagera National Park. This exclusive private tour takes you deep into Rwanda's last remaining savannah ecosystem, where the Big Five roam freely across sprawling plains, pristine woodlands, and shimmering lakes. Your experienced guide will navigate you through diverse landscapes—from open grasslands to acacia forests—offering exceptional opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, Cape buffalo, and over 500 bird species in their natural habitat. The journey culminates with spectacular views across Lake Ihema, where you'll witness Africa's untamed wilderness at its finest. This fully customizable day tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, and small groups seeking an authentic safari experience without lengthy commitments.

Parks & Destinations Visited

Explore these incredible wildlife areas on this safari

Akagera National Park

Safari Highlights

What makes this safari special

Big Five wildlife encounters in Rwanda's premier savannah park
Scenic game drives across diverse ecosystems and Lake Ihema
Expert naturalist guides sharing wildlife insights and cultural stories
Flexible scheduling with same-day return to Kigali
Fully customizable itinerary tailored to your interests

🗺️ Your Safari Adventure

Experience an unforgettable 1-day journey through Africa's wilderness

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Akagera National Park Big Five Safari

Akagera National Park

Depart from your Kigali accommodation early morning for the scenic drive to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, begin your thrilling game drive through the park's expansive savannah, woodlands, and lakeside habitats. Your expert guide will skillfully track wildlife, providing fascinating commentary about animal behavior, ecology, and Rwanda's conservation efforts. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Ihema before continuing afternoon game drives to maximize wildlife sightings. Return to Kigali in the late afternoon, enriched by unforgettable Big Five encounters.

Your Kigali hotel
Lunch
120 km

🦁 Wildlife to Spot

Elephants
Lions
Giraffes
Zebras
Cape Buffalo
Hippos
Various bird species

What's Included & Excluded

Private 4x4 vehicle with professional driver-guide
All Akagera National Park entrance fees
Full day game drives (morning and afternoon)
Picnic lunch with drinks
Binoculars and field guide

About the Operator

Explorer Wild Safaris

About Explorer Wild Safaris

Established 2013

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Starting from

1,650

per person (USD)

Duration

1 days

Type

private

Group Size

1-10 people

Starts

Kigali

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