Leave the city behind for savannah landscapes, lakes and wildlife. Plan an Akagera National Park safari from Kigali with Nexus Tours and Travels, tailored to your dates, group and interests.
Akagera is home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros—the Big Five. Its landscapes bring together savannah, woodland, wetlands and lakes. There is more to enjoy than a checklist: leave time to watch, listen and take in the surroundings.
Animals move freely. Sightings, including seeing every member of the Big Five, are never guaranteed. Photographs are safari inspiration, not a promise of a particular encounter.
These sample itineraries are starting points, rather than fixed packages. We confirm the route, pickup time, activities and total price before you book.
An early pickup, travel to the park and a game drive, followed by the return to Kigali. Discuss meal stops and the time available for wildlife viewing when planning.
A good option when your schedule is short and you are comfortable with a long day on the road. A boat trip is only added if the route and confirmed departure allow it.
Plan a one-day safari ↗Day one: travel from Kigali, enjoy a planned game drive and settle into your confirmed accommodation. Ask about adding a Lake Ihema boat excursion.
Day two: further game viewing on the agreed route, then return to Kigali. Accommodation, meals and activity reservations depend on availability and your quotation.
Plan a two-day safari ↗Travelling as a couple, family, group of friends or colleagues? Tell us your passenger count, interests and preferred level of comfort.
We coordinate the transport and itinerary around your party. Group travel is arranged by enquiry; scheduled shared departures are not automatically available.
Discuss your group safari ↗Plan wildlife viewing through the park’s varied landscapes. Your quotation will specify the vehicle and guiding arrangements, with the route adapted to access, conditions and available time.
See the lake environment from the water and look out for hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds. Boat places, departures and fees are confirmed separately before including this activity.
Tell us if birds, landscapes or photography are central to your trip. We can discuss a suitable pace and guiding requirements rather than trying to fit every activity into one day.
Park background and activity references: Visit Rwanda’s Akagera guide ↗ and official Akagera visitor information ↗. Current operating conditions are checked for your travel dates.
Your dates, number of travellers, trip length, transport, guiding and selected activities shape the quotation. Park fees can depend on visitor category; we will ask for the details needed to check the applicable rate.
For overnight trips, accommodation choice and availability also affect the total. We do not publish a single price that could leave you guessing about extras.
Bring the identification agreed for park entry, comfortable clothing, sun protection and a light layer. A camera, binoculars and a charged phone can be useful; protect equipment from dust and rain.
Follow park staff and guide instructions, keep a respectful distance from wildlife and leave no litter. Tell us about children’s ages, mobility needs or other requirements before we plan activities and transport.
Send your enquiry, review the written quotation and agree the terms before payment. An enquiry does not reserve an activity or confirm a booking.
Read our booking and payment process ↗We can plan a day safari with an early departure and return to Kigali. It is a long day; an overnight option gives the itinerary more flexibility. The final schedule depends on your pickup point and planned route.
Akagera is home to the Big Five, but sightings depend on wildlife movement and conditions. No safari can guarantee seeing all five animals.
Only items specifically listed as included in your quotation are included. We confirm park fees, guiding, meals, accommodation and optional activities before booking.
Yes, we welcome private and organised group enquiries. Share everyone’s ages where relevant, group size, luggage and any access requirements so we can discuss suitable arrangements.
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Share a few details and send Eric a trip enquiry. We will discuss your requirements and prepare a quotation for you to review.
An enquiry is not a confirmed booking. Please wait for written confirmation of the itinerary, total price and payment and cancellation terms before making payment.
