Sample Itinerary

3-Day Akagera National Park Wildlife Tour

Genuine Big Five game viewing without a longer commitment.

Overview
3 Days / 2 Nights

For travelers with a short window who still want genuine Big Five game viewing, this itinerary is built entirely around Akagera National Park — Rwanda’s only Big Five destination, with reintroduced lion and rhino, just two hours from Kigali.

Journey Highlights
Day by Day
Day 1
Kigali to Akagera
Two-hour drive; afternoon game drive.
Day 2
Full-day game drives
Morning and afternoon drives; optional boat safari.
Day 3
Return & depart
Transfer for departure.
Trip Details

What's Included

  • All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
  • Private guide and 4x4 vehicle throughout
  • All national park entrance fees and government taxes
  • All game drives, treks and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
  • All internal road transfers
  • Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
  • Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure

What's Excluded

  • International flights to and from Kigali
  • Rwanda visa fees, unless covered by the East African Tourist Visa
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
  • Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary
Day-by-day structure, inclusions and pricing basis are illustrative — confirm exact logistics, permit availability and lodge selection with operations before quoting a client.

Build this into your trip.

Speak to a safari designer to adjust pacing, sectors and lodges to your preferences.