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Akagera National Park & Lake Kivu Retreat

Big game at Akagera, then a relaxed finish on the shores of Lake Kivu

4 Days / 3 NightsRwandaFrom $129 per adult4.5 (1 review)

Adult

From $129

Child

From $159

Youth

From $189

Akagera National Park, Rwanda
About This Trip

What to Expect

This tour blends wildlife adventure at Akagera National Park with relaxation at Lake Kivu. After arrival in Kigali and transfer to Akagera, you'll spend a full day of game viewing including a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, before transferring to Lake Kivu for optional water activities and a leisurely final morning before returning to Kigali.

Akagera National Park landscape, Rwanda
Akagera National Park wildlife, Rwanda
Views from western Akagera, Rwanda
Lake Kivu, Rwanda
Lake Kivu shoreline, Rwanda

Day by Day

Day 1

Arrival & transfer to Akagera

Arrive at Kigali International Airport and drive east to Akagera (approximately 3–4 hours). Check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch, then an afternoon game drive exploring the park's rolling savannahs and wetlands, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and potentially lions.

Meals: Lunch, DinnerStay: Ruzizi Tented Lodge / Akagera Game Lodge
Day 2

Full-day game viewing

A morning game drive in search of the Big Five and smaller wildlife. After lunch, a scenic boat cruise on Lake Ihema, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and numerous waterbirds, with an optional afternoon nature walk or photography session.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay: Ruzizi Tented Lodge / Akagera Game Lodge
Day 3

Transfer to Lake Kivu

After breakfast, depart Akagera and drive to Lake Kivu (approximately 6 hours) through Rwanda's scenic rolling hills. Arrive at your lakeside lodge to relax and take in the views, with optional canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or visits to nearby lakeside communities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel / Cormoran Lodge
Day 4

Lake Kivu & return

A leisurely morning on Lake Kivu before driving back to Kigali, with time for a short city tour or souvenir shopping before transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Airport transfers
  • 4x4 transportation with English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation (luxury/mid-range options)
  • Full-board meals in parks; breakfast at Lake Kivu
  • Game drives and bottled water
  • Government taxes

Not Included

  • International flights, Rwanda visa fees, travel insurance
  • Optional activities (canoeing, kayaking, cultural visits)
  • Alcoholic/soft drinks, tips, laundry

Trip Highlights

  • Akagera National Park game drives
  • Boat cruise on Lake Ihema
  • Lake Kivu lakeside relaxation
  • Kigali arrival & departure

From $129 per adult. Final pricing depends on group size, season, and accommodation level.

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