Our 4 days Nyungwe NP Safari is the perfect package for travelers who wish to get up close with the wildlife of Nyungwe Forest National Park including our closest relatives in the animal Kingdom (Chimpanzees) and appreciate the beauty of Mother Nature. Kick-starting in Kigali, the Capital and largest City known for being the cleanest City in Africa, you will make your way to the southern Province with stopovers at places of interest for photography and at the Palace Museum or Ethnographic Museum along the way.
Highlights
- Drive through the different landscapes to look for the wildlife species that call Akagera National Park home.
- Keep an eye on the Nile crocodiles, Hippos, elephants, and lots of bird species during the boat ride on Lake Ihema.
- Gaze over the landscapes and see as many wildlife species as possible during the hot air balloon tour.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Drive to Eastern Rwanda- Akagera National Park.
- Day 2: Explore the charming Akagera National Park through a game drive and boat ride.
- Day 3: Take a Hot air balloon ride and cultural encounter.
- Day 4: Leave Akagera National Park for Kigali.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Eastern Rwanda- Arrive in Akagera National Park
Have breakfast and set off for Akagera National Park in the Eastern side of Rwanda and it is the largest Park in the country. While making your way East out of Kigali, make a stop at Kigali Genocide memorial Site to learn about the painful history of the country. Akagera National Park, where your next 3 nights will be spent. Afterward, head further to the Eastern side, then into Akagera National Park for a game drive that will usher you to your place of lodging for check-in and lunch.
Accommodation:
- Magashi Camp or Ruzizi Tented Lodge (for luxury).
- Akagera Game Lodge (for midrange accommodation).
- Akagera Transit Lodge (basic).
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Explore Akagera National Park via a guided game drive and boat ride
Another day will be spent in Akagera National Park and two activities will be enjoyed on this day. A number of wildlife species will be encountered during the game drives and they include Black and White Rhinoceros, Defassa waterbucks, leopards, common warthogs, lions, Cape buffaloes, Olive baboons, Masai giraffes, spotted hyenas, Olive baboons, elephants, blue monkeys, common elands, Topis, Kobs, Burchell’s zebras, bushbucks, and many others. Return back to your place of stay for lunch and relax after a 3-4 hours’ game drive.
This day’s adventure continues in the afternoon with a boat ride through Lake Ihema, while encountering Hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, Monitor lizards, and birds. Get back for dinner and slumber at the Lodge.
Accommodation:
- Magashi Camp or Ruzizi Tented Lodge (for luxury).
- Akagera Game Lodge (for midrange accommodation).
- Akagera Transit Lodge (basic).
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Take a Hot air balloon ride and cultural tour
On this day, you will be treated to a scenic hot air balloon tour over Akagera National Park to admire the beauty of this Park’s landscapes and spot various wildlife species that include elephants, buffaloes, Masai giraffes, elands, Defassa waterbucks, Rhinos, Hippos, and many others. The adventure ends with a bush breakfast and later get back to the Lodge for siesta and later lunch.
You will visit the Imigongo Art and Crater Center in the afternoon to have an insight into Rwanda’s traditional and beautiful artistic designs. Your breath will be taken away by the magnificent art designs from cow dung and also purchase different art pieces.
Accommodation:
- Magashi Camp or Ruzizi Tented Lodge (for luxury).
- Akagera Game Lodge (for midrange accommodation).
- Akagera Transit Lodge (basic).
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Leave Akagera National Park for Kigali
This morning we say goodbye to Akagera National Park after enjoying a game drive aboard the open 4X4 safari vehicle with chances of seeing more animals that were missed the previous days. Get transferred to the Airport for a flight back home or continue with other safari plans.
Accommodation:
Have breakfast and head to Kigali City/International Airport. This day brings our 4-day trip to an end.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
4 Days Akagera National Park Safari Inclusions:
- Airport transfers for the first and last day of trip.
- 3 nights’ accommodation and meals.
- All entry fees for the National Park and other tourist sites.
- Private transfers by a comfortable 4WD Safari vehicle.
- Services of a full-time driver/guide.
- Bottled water.
- All relevant Government taxes and levies.
- Game drives.
- Boat cruise fees.
- Hot air balloon tour fees.
- Cultural experiences.
Exclusions
- Travelers’ Medical and Travel insurance.
- Airfares.
- Laundry fees.
- Souvenir shopping.
- Gratuities.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.