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Itineraries
Day 1
Transfer to Akagera National Park
You will be picked up from the airport or your hotel by our guides and will be briefed about the trip. You will be transferred to the parkwhich is about two hours away from Kigali. You will have lunch at the lodge and will enjoy a boat ride on lake Ihema in the afternoon.
Day 2
Akagera national park
You will start the day with an early morning game drive through the park in search of lions, Elephants, Buffalos, Masai giraffes, and many others. You will return to the lodge for lunch. You will have another game drive in the afternoon after in search of more animals including Gazelles, Impala, Baboons, Oribi, Butchel’s zebra, Topi, Bush baby, Leopard and bushbuck, and Elands.
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Transfer to Kigali
Day 3 of 3 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari Rwanda: Transfer to Kigali
You will depart for Kigali after breakfast and will enjoy the tour around including a visit to the museum and the genocide memorial site and will have lunch in Kigali. Thank you so much for choosing Uganda Expeditions
Accommodation
Lodging in lodges, hotels, or tented camps (budget to luxury options).
Transport
4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver/guide.
Airport transfers and local transport.
Park Entrance Fees
Access to national parks such as Volcanoes, Akagera, and Nyungwe.
Permits
Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, or golden monkey permits (if specified).
Activities
Game drives, boat safaris, guided forest walks, and cultural visits.
Meals
Full-board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), depending on the itinerary.
Bottled Water
Drinking water during transfers and activities.
Professional Guide
Experienced English/French-speaking guide throughout the trip.
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