Akagera National Park for self-drive Safaris in Rwanda. This is the park where you can go for wildlife day tours on a self-drive trip. Rent a 4×4 car from Kigali and take a drive of 2 and a half hours from the capital. Experience a classic African Wildlife Safari in Akagera National Park in the Eastern region of Rwanda. Akagera National Park in Rwanda with all the big five, with extensive Savannah grasslands, is common for day tours in Rwanda. Self-drive safaris here are possible because the park has well-marked roads and trucks you can follow. We recommend having a 4×4 and getting a chance to get close to the wilderness in Akagera. Many species of animals like giraffes, Rhinos among others can be seen. Water birds and sunbirds can be seen in open plains and along lake shores. Choose Africa choose adventure
Akagera National Park - Rwanda Self drive Safaris
Akagera National Park and Camping Safaris
Book a trip for Akagera Safaris on a self drive holiday and camping. There are several campsites within the park and outside the park where you can have out-door camping. We have camping options; a rooftop tent on a 4×4 Jeep available at reasonable prices. You can have ground camping tents – These are waterproof which are reliable even during rainy days. Akagera national Park is one of the exciting places in Rwanda for camping safaris tourist opt for. The park is 1122 square Kilometers in radius gazetted in 1934 by the colonial governments. This is the only Savannah National park in Rwanda, and so wildlife is more protected here for tourism efforts. When you stay in the campsites near or inside the park, you have great chances encountering with some of the wildlife in this park.
Akagera safaris and Tours
Akagera National Park offers a wide range of safari activities. They include boat rides, day and night game drives camping, fishing at Lake Ihema and community experiences. Staying in Akagera or touring Akagera National Park will contribute directly to the long-term sustainability of the park and also support the lives of the neighbourhood communities in line with wildlife conservation for generations.
Game drives-
Akagera is a place in Rwanda where you can spot wildlife, especially the big five. With close to 8000 wildlife animals, expect to see herds of elephants, Rhinos, Giraffes, Lions, and antelopes. Zebras and statungas, Jackals and hyenas are also on the list. Akagera offers both day and night game drives, giving visitors a chance to take a glimpse at the nocturnal mammals like the bush babies.
Boat rides
The experience at Lake Ihema will expose you to water birds and reptiles including the Nile crocodiles, elephants and a beautiful sunset. Boat trips in Akagera take place all day in shifts of 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 3 pm and 4:30 pm. There are private boat rides which can be done all day depending on your preference.
Fishing in Akagera National Park,
Lake Shakani is a popular place for fishing, with a variety of species, including the Tilapia and Catfish or mudfish. Spend a day relaxing at the lake shore, catch fish roast or boil in case you are on a camping trip.
Choose camping in Akagera National Park with a rooftop tent. Book a 4×4 for your holiday in Rwanda and save on holiday expenses. We have Land Cruisers which lift two double tents for 4 people on camping. Akagera is the only National park in Rwanda where you can go on camping trips. Lodges in and around Akagera are high-end, so cut the costs with camping. Choose Rwanda wildlife safaris and include other Self drive tours over the border in Uganda for more adventures.
1-Day Akagera Safari in Rwanda
A day tour to Akagera National Park starts from Kigali. Wake up at 4:30 am and take a 2-and-a-half hour to the Southern gate. Drive from south to north while watching wildlife and fauna. The drive to the north is almost 9 hours.
2-Day Akagera National Park Tour
The 2-day safari to Akagara includes an overnight stay either in the park or outside the park. A boat ride at Lake Ihema and a game drive from the south gate to Nyungwe gate in the northern part of Akagera National Park.
7 Days Rwanda Safari & Akagera
Start your trip in Akagera National Park on this 10-day trip with wildlife game drives in Savannah Park. Include on your list Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes and Chimpanzee tracking in Cyamudongo Forest, a section of Nyungwe
