3 Days (Budget) Rwanda Akagera Wildlife Safari 2022

Trip Overview of the 3 Days (Budget) Rwanda Akagera Wildlife Tour

Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park

Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Day 3: Departure to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary of the 3 Days (Budget) Rwanda Akagera Wildlife Tour

Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park

Reach the Kigali International Airport and meet the driver who transfers you to Akagera National Park with en-route visits at the Genocide Memorials, National Museums, Cultural markets and lunch.

After you reach the Park and embark on evening Game Drive watching wildlife animals i.e lions, buffaloes, water and bush back, warthogs, giraffes. After, return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge.

Day 2: Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Early morning breakfast then proceed on Game Drive watching early riser wildlife like the lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs, water and bush backs, etc.

Proceed to lodge for lunch then go on boat cruise along Lake Ihema where you watch wildlife, hippos and crocodiles beneath the waters. Dinner and Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge.

Day 3: Depart to Kigali

Enjoy breakfast then with all luggage, embark on departure to Kigali International Airport to board flight back home.

Safari Includes

• Ground transportation
• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
• Lunch
• Park entrance fees
• Professional English speaking guide

Safari Excludes

• Airfares
• Visa
• Tipping fees to locals
• Laundry
• Cigarettes
• Luxury drinks

Essential Things to Do Before the 3 Days (Budget) Rwanda Akagera Wildlife Safari

1. Carry the Essential Gorilla Trekking Gear

As you plan on embarking on the 1 day Budget Rwanda gorilla Trek, make sure to carry the ideal Gorilla Trekking Gear like.

• Long waterproof trousers not jeans are ideal
• Long-sleeved shirts to protect you from getting bites and piercings from tree branches.
• Gardening gloves to protect your palms
• Rain jackets
• Water proof caps / hats
• A candid waterproof zip lock bag to protect your camera and gadgets
• Hiking/ Trekking shoes
• Skin repellents to protect you from insect bites as you trek through the forest.

2. Make Sure you have a valid Gorilla trekking Permit

As you go on your 1 day Budget Rwanda Gorilla Trek, make sure you carry your Gorilla Trekking Permit at US $1500 per person. This Gorilla Trekking Permit takes you Gorilla Trekking at the popular Volcanoes National Park situated in Rwanda’s Ruhengeri District and also known to offer remarkable gorilla Trekking Safaris to tourists around the world.

3. Ensure to target the Best Time around the year to go Gorilla Trekking

When planning to go on your 1 day Budget Rwanda Gorilla Trek make sure to travel during the Best time to watch the Gorillas and this is during the months of June to September and mid-December to February.

4. Follow the required Precautions while with Gorillas

While in the presence of the Mountain Gorillas, ensure to follow the precautions to enjoy the Best adventures as you trek the Gorillas in their habitat.

• Keep calm and quiet wile with the Gorillas
• Make sure you stay close with other colleagues (Stay in the group)
• Maintain a distance of 7 metres (21 feet) from the Gorillas
• Don’t eat or drink in the presence of the Gorillas
• You should in groups of 8 to trek Gorillas
• Clean your hands before trek
• Keep flashes out in your cameras
• Don’t throw rubbish anyhow
• When approached by a Gorilla (silverback Gorilla), crouch down slowly and don’t maintain eye contact
• An hour is allowed in the presence of the gorillas