This 3 Day Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari Tour in Rwanda offers a lifetime game viewing experience in Akagera National Park; Rwanda’s only Savannah National Park. This park has all the big five game animals. On a lucky day, you should see all these animals while you carry out your game drives.
Trip highlights
Game drives across plains, wetlands and acacia woodland
Lakeside road along Akagera’s chain of lakes
All of the Big Five live in the park
Great for families (age 5+)
Starts
Kigali International Airport
Ends
Kigali
Best time
All year · best June–September & December–February
Style
Private & tailor-made
Your route
Kigali
Akagera NP
Kigali
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Day1
Pick up at the hotel or airport, after you will be transferred to Akagera national park, Arrive at Akagera Game Lodge, assisted in check-in and go a half game drive they after back for a sunset boat trip in the Lake Ihema. Overnight Lodge.
Afternoon game drive
OvernightLodge or tented camp in Akagera
MealsLunch · Dinner
Travel≈ 2.5 hrs drive
Day2
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive and later, return to the lodge for your lunch, brief rest. After lunch proceed for Night game drive. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Lakeside road game drive
OvernightLodge or tented camp in Akagera
MealsBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
TravelFull day in the park
Day3
Second game drive Explore the area in an open 4×4 vehicle, this is an excellent way to view the water birds and many other aquatic animals seen around Lake Rwanyakazinga. And continue to Kirara Plane in northern part exist the park back to Kigali.
Full game drive
OvernightEnd of tour – no overnight
MealsBreakfast · Lunch
Travel≈ 2.5 hrs drive
End of your Pride Adventure — with memories for life.
Drive times are approximate. Lodges are confirmed with you when you book, matched to your budget and availability.
Price details
What’s included
Included
Entrance fee
Accommodations
Transportation
Professional guide
Not included
International flights
Tips
Taxes
Insurance
Gallery
Photos from the trail
Before you go
Good to know
What to pack
Neutral-coloured, light clothing
Warm layer for early morning drives
Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Binoculars
Camera with a zoom lens
Insect repellent
Travel with confidence
Licensed and insured tours
Local driver-guides who know every trail
24/7 on-ground support
Permits and lodges booked for you
Questions
Frequently asked
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Every Pride Adventure trip is tailor-made. We can add or remove days, change the order, upgrade or downgrade lodges and add activities. Send us a request and we will send you a proposal.
Will we see the Big Five in Akagera?
Akagera is home to lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo. Sightings are never guaranteed, but our guides know where the animals are likely to be.
What is the best time to go?
The long dry season (June–September) and the short dry season (December–February) are the easiest for trekking and game drives. The green seasons are quieter, lush and good value.
How do I book?
Send us a request with your dates and group size. We reply within 24 hours with a quote. When you confirm, we book permits and lodges and send you a full travel pack.
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What travellers say
Traveller testimonials
4.9 from 7 verified reviews
Tripadvisor
Great day spotting 4 out of the big 5
Good tourguide, passionate about driving and telling us about the park and animals. Good vibes, can recommend! Thanks mr T
SSightsee05212738867
May 2025 · Verified
Tripadvisor
The realization of a dream, A Safari in East Africa.
I had the pleasure of going on three adventures in Akagera with Pride Adventure. Mansoor is a guide who has a passion and deep knowledge of Rwanda’s nature. He is extremely professional and also speaks French, English and Kinyarwanda. Having done other safaris, I must say that I really appreciated the sensitivity he had towards listening to our expectations and needs. I recommend Pride Arrive without any hesitation.
NNathalie
April 2025 · Verified
Tripadvisor
The winning team!
We had the most amazing time with Pride Adventures! Mansour is incredibly knowledgeable at his work and knows the park inside and out. He was very welcoming and easy to talk - feeling like family after 2 days in the truck together. I highly recommend his service!
BBrianna S
March 2025 · Verified
Tripadvisor
Best tour in Ouganda
The experience was wonderful! We track gorillas and visit QE park! Driver, hotel, guide were a real pleasure. Cyprien was professionnal, very good guide, smooth, calm, always on time. I recommand Pride Adventure 100%
DDominique
March 2025 · Verified
Tripadvisor
safari tour in Akagera national park
We had so much fun at Sarari. Driver were helpful and told us of animals. Car was safe and tidy. We saw different kinds of animals.
SSari K
March 2025 · Verified
Tripadvisor
Recommendation for all
Good service, excellent driver, very easygoing atmosphere. Beatiful park and fantastic place to see elephants, lions and zeebras
TTuomas L
March 2025 · Verified
Tripadvisor
Good service and great guide/driver
The guide picked us from the hotel and drove safely us to the Akagera Park. The guide explained what is going to happen there. In the Park our driver found all of the animals and we saw giraffes, elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras and many more.During the visit the guide asked us to pre-order the lunch from the menu and it was ready in the restaurant when we arrived.Water was available during the trip.Good service.