This 4 days Rwanda balloon safari & camping tour in Akagera National Park offers a lifetime visit to Akagera National Park.
Located at the backdrop of Rwanda – Tanzania border, Akagera National Park is one of the most nearest and continent destination from Kigali, as well as the only Savannah national park in Rwanda.
It is also famous for hosting the big five animals which include; lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo.
The 4 days Akagera national park safari will take you all the way through Kigali city to the great Savannah covered with lush vegetation, sweeping plains, landscape teeming with beautiful animals and amazing scenery plus leisurely boat cruise along Lake Ihema.
See detailed itinerary for this 4 days Rwanda balloon safari & camping tour in Akagera National Park below.
Detailed 4 Days Akagera National Park Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Akagera National Park & Optional city tour
Upon arrival, you will meet our driver guide and he will brief you about this 4 days Rwanda balloon safari & camping tour in Akagera National Park and then embark on a city tour in Kigali.
It is on this tour that you will explore different parts of the city as you visit monuments, religious sites, museums, historical places such as the Genocide Memorial Center.
Have lunch at any hotel of your choice and then drive to Akagera National Park. You will drive through plantations, rolling plains and beautiful scenery.
Check in to the lodge of your choice, have dinner and spend a night.
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
You will wake up early in the morning and embark on a morning game drive. You will have an opportunity of seeing early risers and some nocturnal animals going back to their hiding places before the sun rises.
Some of the animals to be seen include; giraffes, leopards, kopje, waterbuck, duicker, antelope and zebra.
You will return to your lodge for a late breakfast and some bit of relaxation.
After lunch, you will go to Lake Ihema for an amazing boat cruise. It is here that you will take a glance at different water animals such as crocodiles, hippopotamuses and several species of birds.
Return to your lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Full day game drive
This day belongs to Akagera wild and Savannah plains. It starts with delicious breakfast followed by a sunrise game drive.
The drive will take you to the deepest parts of this big national park where chances are that you will land on a lion or leopard during their hunting sprees and witness “survival for the fittest” rule of the jungle. “It is either kill or be killed”
Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before embarking on an afternoon game drive.
Remember this is your last game drive, it is an opportunity for you to ask the very last questions or even take last pictures in the Savannah plains of Akagera National Park.
Return for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge in the evening.
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali city – departure
After delicious breakfast, check out of your lodge and drive back to the city of Kigali.
The driver will drop you at the hotel of your choice or at Kigali International Airport as you come to the climax of your 4 days Rwanda balloon safari & camping tour in Akagera National Park.
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