Experience the best of Akagera National Park in a single action-packed day. Starting at dawn, your expert guide leads you through savannah and woodland in search of the Big Five. An optional midday boat cruise along the Akagera River offers a different perspective — hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species line the banks. Return to the lodge in time for a sundowner overlooking the park.
What to Expect
✓Morning game drive at golden hour through open savannah
✓Lions, elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes regularly spotted
✓Optional midday boat safari on the Akagera River
✓Hippos, Nile crocodiles, and 600+ bird species
✓Packed lunch in the bush or return to lodge for lunch
✓Afternoon game drive to the northern plains
✓Sundowner drinks with panoramic park views
Itinerary
Day 1
05:30 AM
Early departure
Meet your guide at the lodge entrance. Pack up your camera and binoculars.
06:00 AM
Morning game drive
Enter the park at first light for the best wildlife activity. Traverse the southern savannah and scan for lions, hyenas, and early-rising elephants.
09:00 AM
Bush breakfast
Stop at a scenic viewpoint for a hot breakfast prepared by your guide.
10:00 AM
Boat safari (optional)
Board a motorised boat and cruise the Akagera River. Spot hippo pods, crocodiles, and an extraordinary variety of waterbirds.
12:30 PM
Lunch
Enjoy a packed bush lunch or return to the lodge dining area.
02:00 PM
Afternoon game drive
Head north toward the Mutumba Hills for buffaloes, topis, zebras, and rhino sightings.
05:30 PM
Sundowner & return
Watch the sun set over the park with cold drinks before heading back to the lodge.
