Akagera gives you the great safaris experience of your life in the country of a thousand hills. This is one of the best savannah parks in Africa, based on its four eco-habitats of more than 8,000 animal and bird species. The uniqueness of Akagera National Park will give you a special experience of rolling hills, lake views, open savannah, and the largest protected swamps in Central Africa. Distance from Kigali to Akagera Park is about a 3-hour drive, 105.2 km.

At 5:00 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel or a designated area and begin the journey to Akagera National Park, with a short stop at Imigongo Café for a quick breakfast;

 • Arrival at the park reception, registration, and a briefing from a park guide; 

• The game drive begins from the hillsides, offering some of the best views of Akagera National Park. We’ll then take the lakeshore road to spot animals that come for water or graze along the lakes.

 • Around 12 or 1 PM, we’ll stop at Mihindi picnic area for a packed lunch before continuing the game drive through Muhana and Kilala plains to witness more wildlife interactions;

 • Akagera is home to the Big Five: buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos. Other animals to look out for include giraffes, hippos, zebras, bushbucks, waterbucks, and various bird species. Some sightings are subject to timing and weather conditions.

 • We’ll exit from the north of the park, followed by a 3½ hour drive back to Kigali (130 km distance).

 Meal plan: lunch(Self Packed) or Self sponsored at the Picnic area

Type of vehicles to be used: - From one person to 2 people: 4x4 jeep (land cruiser Prado)

                                                    - From 3 people to 6 people: 4x4 jeep (safari car) 

PRICING

Safari inclusions:

• Transport: 4x4 jeep OR Shared Coaster for the  big group

• Park entry fee    • Guiding with the park guide 

•  soft drinks 

• Wi-fi in the car

Safari exclusions:

• alcoholic drinks, • buying souvenirs, • tips and donations, • Personal expenses. 

To confirm a booking, a deposit of 70% of the total cost of the tour is required. And the balance of 30% has to be paid 30 days before the tour start date. If the booking is being confirmed within 30 days to the tour start date, then the total tour cost should be paid in full.

Any cancellation must be done via the email of Thinko Travel and Tourism, and the cancellations for paid bookings will be refunded less the cancellation fees for administration cost and other costs as below: You understand and accept when booking through us that you are bound by our supplier’s terms and conditions and accordingly any policies they may have on cancellation charges. 

 • Cancellation fee of 30% if the tour is cancelled within 30 days and above prior to the arrival date;

 • Cancellation fee of 50% if the tour is cancelled between 16 and 30 days prior to the arrival date; 

• Cancellation fee of 100% if the tour is cancelled within 15 days and less prior to the arrival date The refund will be done to the same account and using the same mode which was used for the payments. Note that there is no refund in the event of a no show for the existing reservations.