3-Day Akagera Hot Air Balloon & Wildlife Safari Adventure

Discover the wild beauty of Rwanda on an unforgettable 3-day safari in Akagera National Park. Experience exciting game drives across stunning savannah landscapes, enjoy a breathtaking hot air balloon safari at sunrise, and take a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema. Encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and, with some luck, lions, leopards, and rhinos. Enjoy beautiful scenery, comfortable accommodation, and an authentic African safari experience

Duration: 4 Day / 3 Nights
Group size: 1–6 people
Destination: Akagera National Park
Fitness: Easy
Minimum age: 5+
Permit: Included

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What's included

Private 4x4 safari vehicle.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali.
Two nights of accommodation.
Meals as specified in the itinerary.
Akagera National Park entrance fees.
Game drives as described in the itinerary.
Hot air balloon safari, subject to confirmed booking.
Lake Ihema boat cruise.
Drinking water during the safari.
Applicable government taxes and VAT.
All activities specifically listed in the confirmed itinerary

Not included

International and domestic flight tickets.
Rwanda visa fees, where applicable.
Travel insurance.
Personal shopping and expenses.
Tips and gratuities.
Alcoholic and premium beverages.
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional accommodation before or after the tour.
Any extra costs resulting from changes requested by the traveler

Itinerary

1Day 1: Kigali – Akagera National Park – Afternoon Game DriveKigali

07:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Kigali. 07:30 AM: Drive towards Akagera National Park. 10:00 AM: Arrive at the park and complete entry formalities. 10:30 AM: Begin your first game drive through the beautiful savannah. 12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch. 02:00 PM: Continue exploring the park in search of wildlife. 05:30 PM: Transfer to your lodge. 07:00 PM: Enjoy dinner and relax at your accommodation

2Day 2: Hot Air Balloon Safari – Game Drive – Lake Ihema Boat CruiseAkagera

04:30 AM: Wake up and prepare for the hot air balloon experience. 05:00 AM: Transfer to the designated balloon launch site. Sunrise: Enjoy a spectacular Hot Air Balloon Safari, offering aerial views of Akagera's landscapes and wildlife, subject to weather conditions and operator availability. After landing: Enjoy the breakfast or landing celebration included by the balloon operator, if provided. Morning: Continue with a guided game drive to discover more of the park's wildlife. 12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch. 02:00 PM: Head to Lake Ihema for a relaxing boat cruise. 02:30 PM: Explore the lake and look for hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. 04:00 PM: Continue with wildlife viewing or return to the lodge. 07:00 PM: Enjoy dinner and relax

3Day 3: Sunrise Game Drive – Big Five Search – Return to KigaliAkagera

05:30 AM: Wake up for an early morning game drive. 06:00 AM: Explore the park in search of wildlife, including members of the Big Five. 09:00 AM: Return to the lodge for breakfast. 10:00 AM: Check out and prepare for departure. 10:30 AM: Begin the return journey to Kigali. 01:00–02:00 PM: Arrive in Kigali, depending on road and park conditions.

Route

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Kigali
→Akagera

Good to know

Fitness: Easy — suitable for most travellers
Minimum age: 5 years
Permits: Included in the price
Meeting point: Kigali International Airport, Or your Hotel
Cancellation: A 50% refund if cancelled at least 30 days before the trip; no refund after that.

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