4 Days Luxury Rwanda Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali, City Tour and Transfer to Akagera National Park

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, your professional Verdant Safaris guide will warmly welcome you and brief you about your luxury safari. Depending on your arrival time, you will enjoy a guided tour of Kigali, one of Africa’s cleanest and most organised cities. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to gain an understanding of Rwanda’s inspiring journey of reconciliation and development, before exploring local craft markets and elegant cafés. Afterwards, begin your scenic drive eastwards to Akagera National Park, passing through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills, traditional villages, and lush countryside. Upon arrival at your luxury lodge, relax while enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding savannah before dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: (Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options: Magashi Camp, Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Akagera Game Lodge.

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Safari on Lake Ihema

Begin your day with an early breakfast before setting off on an exciting game drive through Akagera National Park. The park is Rwanda’s only savannah national park and is home to the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. As you explore the diverse habitats of open plains, rolling hills, wetlands, and woodlands, you will also encounter giraffes, zebras, topis, impalas, waterbucks, elands, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous antelope species. Your experienced guide will help you locate wildlife while sharing fascinating insights into the park’s conservation success. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat safari on Lake Ihema where you will observe large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and an incredible variety of water birds including African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and African jacanas. Return to your luxury lodge for dinner while enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the African wilderness.

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options: Magashi Camp, Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Akagera Game Lodge.

Day 3: Full Day Wildlife Safari in Akagera National Park

After breakfast, embark on a full day safari exploring different sections of Akagera National Park. This extended game drive offers excellent opportunities to discover wildlife that may have been missed during the previous day while enjoying Rwanda’s diverse ecosystems. You will travel through expansive savannah plains, woodland forests, lakeshores, and rolling hills that support an impressive concentration of mammals and birds. Keep your camera ready as predators often become active during the cooler hours, providing exciting opportunities to witness natural wildlife behaviour. Enjoy a luxury picnic lunch at one of the park’s scenic viewpoints before continuing your exploration. Throughout the day, your guide will provide detailed information about Rwanda’s conservation efforts, the successful reintroduction of lions and rhinos, and the ecological importance of Akagera. Return to your lodge in the evening for relaxation, fine dining, and your final night in the wilderness.

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options: Magashi Camp, Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Akagera Game Lodge.

Day 4: Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast while taking in the final views of Akagera National Park before checking out of your lodge. You will then begin your comfortable drive back to Kigali, enjoying the scenic countryside one last time. Depending on your flight schedule, you may stop for souvenir shopping or enjoy lunch at one of Kigali’s finest restaurants before your transfer to Kigali International Airport. Your guide will assist you with your departure arrangements as your memorable luxury Rwanda wildlife safari with Verdant Safaris comes to an end.

Meals: (Breakfast)

End of the 4 Days Luxury Rwanda Wildlife Safari.