Akagera Big Five Safari
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A glimpse of the extraordinary moments that await you on this journey.
Spot reintroduced lions, rhinos, and all of the Big Five in Akagera — Rwanda's savanna jewel, where conservation has brought an ecosystem back from the brink.
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About This Tour
Akagera National Park is one of Africa's greatest conservation success stories. After decades of decline, lions were reintroduced in 2015 and Eastern black rhinos in 2017 — restoring Big Five status to Rwanda's only savanna park. This 3-day safari explores 1,122 square kilometres of rolling grassland, wooded hills, and a chain of lakes fed by the Akagera River. Morning game drives through the southern plains reveal herds of zebra, topi, and eland, while a boat safari on Lake Ihema brings you alongside pods of 50-plus hippos, massive Nile crocodiles, and African fish eagles perched in lakeside acacias. Night drives — a rarity in Rwandan parks — offer the chance to spot leopard, civet, and the recently thriving lion prides. It is a completely different Rwanda from the volcanic forests of Volcanoes, and the perfect complement to a gorilla trek.
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3 DaysWhat's Included
What's Included
- All accommodations
- All meals and beverages
- Game drives
- Professional safari guide
- Park fees
- Vehicle with driver
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lake Ihema boat safari (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Guest Reviews
Simon RichardsUK
Traveled: Jan 2024
Big Five in Rwanda
Excellent safari experience. Saw all the big animals including the recently introduced lions and rhinos. Lake views are beautiful. Professional guides and good accommodations.
February 17, 2024
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Mar 18, 2024
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Group Size
2-10 People
Difficulty Level
Easy
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Akagera Big Five Safari
Spot reintroduced lions, rhinos, and all of the Big Five in Akagera — Rwanda's savanna jewel, where conservation has brought an ecosystem back from the brink.