1day Akagera National Park budget joining safari
Joining a group for your safari is one if the best and benefiting opportunities single and low budget travelers can spend less , but learn more from their colleagues. Self drive Rwanda observes a new idea of recommending clients to join group safaris to different travel destinations as this is one way of cost sharing in terms of transportation or even accommodation costs.
Joining others for the one day safari to Akagera national park helps travelers to reduce the car hire costs and the fuel is also shared which helps you to sustain your budget and even proceed to other adventures that were not in your original plan.
Self Drive Rwanda is a recognized and trusted local tour operator that can help you plan a wonderful group trip to any wildlife park in Rwanda. This one-day wildlife tour takes you deep into Akagera National Park, which is Rwanda’s only savanna park housing the “Big Five”. There, you can see lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos in the wild.
On this exciting Akagera drive, enjoy the dramatic beauty of Rwanda’s eastern region savannahs, filled with lakes, papyrus swamps, and acacia forested areas. It’s an ideal opportunity for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, photographers, and people who wish to have adventurous moments in Rwanda in a short time possible.
What to expect on your 1 day Akagera trip
- Early morning pickup ( 5am)
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon boat cruise on lake Rwanyakazinga
- Picnic lunch
- High chances of spotting the big five
- Late return to Kigali (approximately 7pm)
Trip details
With your expert driver-guide from Active African Vacations set off at 5:00 a.m. from your Kigali hotel for an exciting safari adventure. Embark on a fascinating 2.5-hour journey to Akagera National Park, immersing yourself in Rwanda’s breathtaking landscapes and lifestyles.
On arrival, head to the park headquarters for registration and a simple briefing, before delving into an exciting 4 to 5-hour game drive in the vast savannah. Expect to spot different wildlife including majestic elephants, roan antelope, Klipspringer, zebras, impalas, giraffes, the iconic big five of Africa and several bird species.
Akagera National Park is a birder’s delight, with over 500 bird species, including the well-known shoebill stork, long-crested eagles, papyrus gonolek, red -faced barbet among others. Enjoy the stunning scenery of lush hills paired with lowland wetlands and water bodies, forming one of East Africa’s most beautiful savannahs.
After a delightful picnic lunch, go for an adventurous boat cruise on lake Rwanyakazinga lasting for1.5hours. The lake is found in the northern sector of the park. It is known for the large concentration of crocodiles and hippos several birds’ species. The lake is found in the northern sector of the park.
After the cruise, drive through the northern sector of the park where you can spot more wild animals and later exit through the northern gate. And drive back to Kigali. Reaching Kigali will be in the late evening hours at 6:$5530 or &7pm. Your adventure concludes with a return to Kigali, leaving you with cherished moments and a longing to return for more.
Price per person sharing in USD
| Number of people | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3Pax | 4Pax |
| Price per person | $550 | $358 | $294 | $261 |
End of 1 day Akagera National Park Budget joining safari.
Trip inclusions
- Ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicle
- Picnic lunch
- English speaking driver guide
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise
- Bottled mineral water
Trip Exclusions
- Personal Insurance
- Tips
- Personal shopping bills and telephone charges.