Akagera National Park lies in eastern Rwanda, hugging the border with Tanzania. It’s characterized by woodland, swamps, low mountains and savannah. The varied terrain shelters wildlife including zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and hundreds of bird species, such as the rare shoebill stork. In the southern part of the park, vast Lake Ihema is home to hippos and crocodiles.
Trip details
Day 1:
13:00 – Arrival at the airport with Meet & Greet assistance. A warm welcome by your driver guide at the check-out point. Head to Saphir Boutique Hotel with your private vehicle.
14:00 – Swift Check-in at Saphir Boutique Hotel. Your driver guide will brief you about your trip more exquisitely.
Enjoy lunch and relax a bit from Saphir Boutique Hotel.
19:00 – A delicious dinner from a decent restaurant will be on your schedule. Whether you prefer to dine from Saphir Boutique Hotel or outside, you will agree on this with your guide (Company representative)
Overnight at Saphir Boutique Hotel.
Day 2:
08:00 – Breakfast from Saphir Boutique Hotel.
08:30 – Check-out from the hotel and meet with your driver guide.
09:00 – Kigali Genocide Memorial visit.
11:30 – Enjoy the groceries shopping from a local market before you head to the residence of our partner for an insightful cooking class.
15:00 – Share a well-deserved local lunch.
17:00 – Take off for galleries tour combined with some shopping and the city discovery.
19:00 – Sit in a nice restaurant for a traditional live music evening or karaoke. End the day with bright smiles!
Overnight at Saphir Boutique Hotel.
Day 3:
08:00 – Pickup from Saphir Boutique Hotel by your driver guide.
11:00 – Take a tour at Urugo Women Opportunity Center. Listen to the stories of these women and participate in their productive endeavors. Enjoy lunch from Urugo kitchen.
15:00 – Check-in at your Akagera hotel.
17:30 – Akagera Night Game Drive.
Overnight at your Akagera hotel.
Day 4:
07:15 – Check-out from the hotel.
07:30 – Start your full day game drive.
08:30 – Enjoy a morning boat ride.
10:00 – Proceed with your game drive.
15:00 – Depart to Kigali.
Head to the airport for your departure flight.