Game Drive Encounter in Akagera National Park – The Big Five Experience in Rwanda

Established in 1934, Akagera National Park lies in Eastern Rwanda, right along the border with Tanzania. Covering 1,122 km², it is one of Africa’s rare destinations where visitors can encounter the legendary Big Five (BRELL)—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros—all in one breathtaking landscape. 6 Days Uganda, Rwanda forest &Savannah combined safari

The park’s savannah plains are home to Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Akagera National Park-Spot Big Five in one Park is a bucket-list adventure that leaves travelers with unforgettable memories. The park’s conservation success story has restored balance to its ecosystems, making it a premier safari destination.

With Diverse Landscape-Akagera is a mosaic of savannah, woodlands, mountains, and swamps, offering dramatic scenery that shifts with every turn. From golden grasslands to shimmering lakes, the park’s varied terrain creates endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.

A Photographer’s Paradise-Award-winning photographers and enthusiasts alike find Akagera irresistible thus Explore Africa Through Your Lens The interplay of wildlife, light, and landscape provides stunning compositions. Whether it’s a lion at dawn or elephants against a fiery sunset, every shot tells a story.

Birdwatching Haven

With nearly 500 bird species recorded, Akagera National Park stands as one of East Africa’s most important ornithological treasures. Palearctic migrant species enrich the park’s birdlife, adding vibrant seasonal variety.

The Endemic Richness with Over 100 bird species unique to Akagera—not found anywhere else in Rwanda—make it a must-visit destination for serious birders.

With Iconic Sightings-From the majestic African fish eagle soaring above the lakes to the elusive shoebill stork lurking in the swamps, Akagera offers unforgettable encounters for bird enthusiasts.

Whether you’re a seasoned ornithologist or a casual nature lover, Akagera’s avian diversity transforms every safari into a symphony of wings, calls, and colours 

Boat Ride on Lake Ihema is a bonus which offers an amazing experience ever. After lunch, embark on a serene evening boat ride across Lake Ihema, one of Akagera’s most enchanting experiences. Glide along the calm waters as flocks of waterbirds soar overhead. Lake Ihema is a prime birding spot, offering sightings of kingfishers, herons, African fish eagles, and even the rare shoebill stork.

Aquatic Wildlife Encounters: Watch hippos wallowing in the shallows and crocodiles basking along the banks, perfectly at home in their aquatic kingdom.

The boat trip lasts about two hours, departing at scheduled times to ensure the best light and atmosphere.

Return to your lodge or camp to savor a sumptuous dinner, sharing stories and reminiscing about the day’s adventures under the African night sky.  This activity blends relaxation with discovery, making it the perfect way to close a day of safari exploration in Akagera with a 3 days Big five Encounter in Akagera National park