3 Days Best Of Akagera And Nyungwe Flying Safari
Akagera national park is located in the North Eastern province, Kibungu district and it inhabits animals
such as zebras, lion, buffaloes, leopards, giraffes, rhinos, impalas and water bucks. The highlight of this
park is game drives(both day and night game drives). Other activities experienced at Akagera national
park include; Behind the scene, Fishing, Boat safari and cultural tours.
Day itinerary
On your arrival at Kigali airport, you will be welcomed by Alps professional guide who will brief you about Akagera and Nyungwe safari and help you board a helicopter that will transfer you to Akagera national park. This helicopter will land at Akagera game lodge. You will check in for lunch and afternoon relaxation. In the evening, you will be picked to go for a night game drive in the park to see animals such as the buffaloes, elephants, impalas, leopards, lion
and others. At the end of the game drive, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan
– Dinner and breakfast
DAY 2; TRANSFER AKAGERA – NYUNGWE
This is your second day on Akagera and Nyungwe safari. Nyungwe national park is located in the Southern province- Ruzizi area. Nyungwe is famously known for inhabiting chimpanzees making the park frequently visited by chimpanzee lovers. Apart from chimpanzees, the park has other attractions such as the famous unique canopy walk, Isumo water falls, golden monkeys, tea plantation and bird species.
Day itinerary
After having your morning breakfast, you will be picked to go for yet another game drive for an
opportunity to catch on the animals which you could have missed out on during your previous game
drive. You will head out of the park and proceed to Kigali town for your lunch and then proceed with
your journey to Nyungwe national park. On your arrival at Nyungwe, you will check in at Nyungwe
top view for your dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan
– En route lunch
– Dinner
DAY 3; TRANSFER NYUNGWE – KIGALI
On your last day of Akagera and Nyungwe safari, you will have an early breakfast and get ready to be transferred to the park headquarters as early as
5;00am for chimpanzee trekking briefing. You will then head deep into the forest under the
supervision of a guide for an opportunity to track these unique chimpanzees from a closer range.
This experience will last from 2-3hrs and its unique in its own way. While tracking the chimpanzees,
you should look out for other primate such as the colobus monkeys. After this amazing experience,
you will return to your lodge for an early lunch and then get ready for your helicopter transfer back
to Kigali airport for your out bound flight and that will mark the end of our service
Meal plan
– Breakfast
– Lunch
INCLUSIONS
1 Helicopter transfers
2 Ground transfers
3 Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
4 2 game drives
5 Chimpanzee trekking permit
6 Park fees
7 Our assistance
8 Bottled drinking water
Exclusions
1 International flight ticket
2 Entry visa
3 Personal expenses such as laundry, travel insurance and telephone bills
4 Tips.
