Rwanda birder's ideal safari package combined with wildlife in Akagera. Akagera National Park is second only to Nyungwe as an ornithological site in Rwanda. Morning and evening bird safaris in the park provide birdwatchers with an opportunity to see a wide selection of savanna bird species.
Akagera National Park is known for its richness in water birds in the East African region and is one of the exceptional places to view papyrus endemics. Some of the common species are the shoebill, the gorgeous lilac-breasted roller, the black headed gonalek, Heuglin's robin-chat, the grey hornbill, the Ross's turaco, the crested barbet and more. This safari visits Akagera with its beautiful undulating plains, its woodlands and sprawling lakes and wetlands. The game in the park is steadily increasing, with elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, crocodile and different antelope beginning to be seen. Akagera has a good selection of birds.
Day 1 Briefing on your safari. Drive to the east of Rwanda to Akagera National Park bordering Tanzania. Game drive in the park to see a variety of birds and animals such as elephant, giraffe, buffalo, spotted hyena, hippo, and crocodiles. O/N: Akagera Lodge (FB).
Day 2 Game drives in the park or a canoe ride on Lake Ihema to see the large number of hippo, the huge Nile crocodile and birds. O/N: Akagera Lodge (FB).
Day 3 An early morning game drive. Lunch and return to Kigali.