Two full days give you time to explore Akagera at a relaxed pace and increase your chances of big game encounters. Day one covers the southern sector — famous for lion prides and breeding elephant herds. After a bush dinner, spend the night at the lodge listening to the sounds of the African night. Day two takes you deep into the northern sector where black rhinos roam, finishing with a guided nature walk along the lake shore.
What to Expect
✓Two full game drives in both the southern and northern sectors
✓High chance of seeing all Big Five including black rhino
✓Full boat safari on the Akagera River
✓Night sounds of the bush from your tent or room
✓Guided lakeside nature walk
✓Stunning sunset and sunrise over the savannah
✓All meals and refreshments included
Itinerary
Day 1
05:30 AM
Dawn departure into the park
Catch the park at first light for prime predator activity.
08:30 AM
Bush breakfast
Hot breakfast at a scenic overlook after the morning game drive.
10:00 AM
Boat safari on the Akagera River
A two-hour cruise through hippo pools and papyrus swamps with expert birding commentary.
12:30 PM
Lunch at the lodge
Return to Banana Lodge for a relaxed lunch and afternoon rest.
03:30 PM
Southern sector game drive
Focus on the lion pride territories and elephant corridors in the south.
06:30 PM
Bush dinner & evening
Dinner around a campfire with the sounds of the African night.
Day 2
06:00 AM
Northern sector game drive
Head into the northern plains — prime rhino, zebra, and topi habitat.
09:30 AM
Breakfast & bird walk
Birding walk along Lake Ihema with a specialist guide.
11:00 AM
Guided lakeside nature walk
Explore on foot along the lake shore, learning about tracks, plants, and ecosystem.
