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4 Days Akagera Safari & Lake Ihema Boat Cruise
Tour Overview
A 4 Days Akagera Safari & Lake Ihema Boat Cruise invites travelers into Rwanda’s only savannah park, the remarkable Akagera National Park. Located in eastern Rwanda along the Tanzanian border, Akagera presents a striking contrast to the country’s famed mountain forests. Here, rolling grasslands stretch beneath expansive skies, acacia woodlands shelter grazing wildlife, and wetlands shimmer with life along the shores of interconnected lakes.
Named after the Kagera River that feeds its wetland system, Akagera has undergone one of Africa’s most inspiring conservation transformations. Once heavily impacted by human pressure, the park has been restored through a partnership between Rwanda and African Parks, leading to the successful reintroduction of lions and rhinos. Today, Akagera stands proudly as a Big Five destination, offering sightings of lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos within a compact yet diverse landscape.
This four-day itinerary blends classic game drives with the serene beauty of a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, the park’s largest lake. The result is a safari that balances predator tracking on open plains with tranquil moments observing hippos and waterbirds along the shoreline. It is an experience that reveals Rwanda’s lesser-known wild side, where conservation success and natural beauty meet.
Detailed Itinerary: 4 Days Akagera Safari & Lake Ihema Boat Cruise
Tour Includes
- Safari Park fees
- All Tour activities
- All Tour accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation ( To & From )
- All Taxes/VAT
- Everyday Meals ( As specified )
- Drinking water ( On all days )
Tour Excludes
- International flights ( From / to home )
- Additional Accommodation
- Tips
- Personal items(Souvenirs, etc.)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees
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