Akagera National Park Safari: Game Drive and Lake Ihema Boat Ride Experience

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Embark on an exciting Akagera National Park Safari, featuring a thrilling game drive and a scenic boat ride on Lake Ihema. Discover diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes!

Duration: 14 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Bashana Companies & Imigongo Art Center - Mid-way: Stop-over by Imigongo Art Center and cafe for leg stretching, viewing Imigongo arts, using the washrooms. You may also opt to buy a cup of coffee or your takeaway lunch there.

What's Included

Stunning Ihema Boat Ride in Akagera National Park
On-board WiFi
Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City or along the way to Akagera
Drinking water with reusable bottles required by park
Driver-guide by Countryside Tours-Rwanda
220-240V electrical current for phones and portable devices
Lunch
Transport: 4WD Toyota Rav4 vehicle or another safari car

What's Not Included

Akagera entry fee
Akagera National Park guide
Breakfast
Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions

Additional Information

Embark on an exciting journey through the Akagera game route, amalgamated with the Ihema Lake Boat Ride. Departing from Kigali at dawn, we estimate a 3.5-hour drive to get to Akagera National Park. Our hospitable and knowledgeable local guide will ensure you are comfortable in our 4x4 Toyota Rav4, complete with onboard WIFI to stay in touch with the…

Location

Bashana Companies & Imigongo Art Center

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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X6060wlshellyb

Jul 30, 2024

100% Recommend Countryside Tours for the Akagera Game Drive. We had the time of our lives! - Our group of 23 individuals participated in the 1-day Boat Ride and Game Drive at Akagera National Park. Olivier Kanyabikali at Countryside Tours made this trip such a wonderful experience in every way. His communication was top notch. He and his team picked up our large group from our hotel. Each tour driver was very accommodating, welcoming, knowledgeable, kind and professional. We had the time of our lives! The Safari exceeded my expectations in every way. Akagera is beautiful! We saw hippos, white and black rhinos, giraffes, zebras, elephants, baboons, buffalos, Nile crocodiles, warthogs, impalas and many other antelopes. We also saw many different bird species including giant kingfishers, grey crowned cranes, African fish eagles, spoonbills and many other rare birds. They worked together as a team to ensure we saw as many animals as possible. I would 100% recommend Countryside Tours for this tour.

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Nickc330

Jul 22, 2024

Akagera Game Drive - I took this trip towards the end of my visit to Uganda and Rwanda. It proved to be a great way of book ending my time in East Africa. Akagera is a precious gem on the Rwanda / Tanzania border. I was lucky enough to see elephant, lion (just about), hippos, giraffes up close, cape buffalo, baboon, African fish eagle, zebra and Nile crocodiles. Seeing all of this is not guaranteed of course but my guide Ben was very informative and knew how to try different routes to give the best chance. I met other tourers along the way and the boat safari was a highlight among many highlights. Innocent the 'skipper' displayed a great passion for conservation. With 8 billion of us, we need more spaces in the world like Akagera. I would definitely recommend Countryside Tours, Like I said Ben the driver was informed and helpful and Oliver has been clear and frequent in communicating back and forth with any queries I had. Murakoze.

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Jennypn364zi

Jul 2, 2024

Amazing day at akagera - First time in Kigali and first time at Akagera National Park. It was amazing! Our tour guide Ben was the best tour guide we could ask for. He was very accommodating, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Very funny guy and knows the ins and outs of the park. Definitely would recommend. Thank you Ben for a wonderful experience!

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755hamin

May 25, 2024

A Tour guide was born - What a memorable day exploring the Akagera National park to catch the big 5 or how we like to call them the big 5 and the medium 5. Our tour guide was a very professional and knowledgeable young man. A walking Wikipedia with the necessary tools of an expert safari guide; binoculars and encyclopedias. I did other safaris later and looking back, I can see the high quality of the one in Akagera! I learned so so much about animals, wildlife, Rwanda and its fauna that on other tours I could easily take the role of a guide just by sharing the information I learned on this 1day game drive. we felt comfortable and in good hands, he always respected our wish if we wanted to make small changes to the original plan. All in all, big thank you! 🙏🏼

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Michael_r

Jan 29, 2024

A really memorable and enjoyable day trip! - My driver was exceptional. He knew all the names of the birds and the trees. He stopped whenever I was interested in anything and I was interested in everything. What struck me most was the abundance of birds and butterflies. The boat ride was exceptional also. A young male elephant decided to wade out into the lake for breakfast. It seemed unfazed by our presence. That was probably the closest I've ever been to an elephant. Be sure to talk to Innocent who is the captain of the boat as he is so nice and knowledgeable about the wildlife. I purchased his book at the gift store about the elephant orphans. I was so happy this day trip was possible. It is a long day, so be prepared. The driver does stop often to stretch your legs and to use the toilet. One thing I should have prepared for was the insects. There are tsetse flies and mosquitoes and I should have sprayed insecticide on my body. I saw about every animal possible except the elusive lion. There is a large savannah at the north end of the park and it was like a scene from the movies. You could see giraffe, impala, rhinos, elephants all together. It was really a memorable and enjoyable trip!

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Mamatlotlon

Oct 9, 2023

I learned that animals are somehow almost like humans, thank you to my guide Muzi - The ride was amazing, our tour guide was beyond wonderful, how he explained each and every animals was beyond amazing

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E9598oesharons

Aug 3, 2023

Fabulous- we saw all the big four animals and lots more - An excellent day. Our guide/driver Alfa was knowledgeable and made sure we saw as many animals as possible. Good packed lunch and coffee stop on journey there and back. Very comfortable car. Would strongly recommend this trip.

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B4349fkjudithk

Jul 22, 2023

Do it! - An outstanding experience! The guides were wonderful. The boat ride and game drive allowed me to see wildlife from many different angles.

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Aleksandart299

May 7, 2023

Great Trip - We had a fantastic trip thanks to Emile, who was an exceptional guide. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience truly memorable, and we would highly recommend him to others. Thank you, Emile!

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Joycegn8252zl

Feb 17, 2024

Beautiful experience - Beautiful driving through the reserve and seeing the animals in their natural habitat. Boat ride was awesome. My guide Ben was truly helpful

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up to 15 guests

1 Adult