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FrenchSafari Tour: 4 DAYS WILDLIFE & HOT AIR BALLOON IN AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK. - Rwanda Safari Tour
4-Day Rwanda Safari Tour by Shalom Safaris Rwanda
Offered by - Shalom Safaris Rwanda
Tour Features
Explore the beauty of Rwanda’s wildlife within our 4-Days Akagera National Park Safari Package, this safari offers an exceptional experience to the country’s only savannah national park, renowned for being home to the Big Five. Akagera boasts a rich variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, leopards, rhinos, as well as giraffes, zebras, bushbucks, waterbucks, and numerous antelope species, not forgetting different bird species. This compact yet thrilling safari is perfect for those looking to experience Rwanda’s wild side in just two days.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Rwanda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-2 | Akagera Game Lodge (Mantis) No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 3 | Karenge bush camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 4 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Scenic Transfer to Akagera,Authentic Local village Experienc
start with scenic 2.5-hour drive to Akagera National Park, along the way, enjoy stopovers to admire Rwanda’s rolling hills and stunning landscapes, before entering the park you will participate in local community activities like weaving baskets, banana beer production, traditional dances and many others, upon arrival at the park you will check in to your lodge, and later, you will go for a scenic sunset boat tour on lake Ihema.
Main Destination: Akagera National Park
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Mantis)
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Hot Air Balloon and Half game drive
Start your day with an early morning Hot Air Balloon experience to catch sunrise, offering a unique view of the savanna, lakes, and Big five animals. Later after a good bush breakfast, continue with a half game drive to spot more different animals. Later transfer to your lodge for a restful afternoon.
Main Destination: Akagera National Park
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Mantis)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Full Game Drive
Embark on a full game drive inside the park to spot different types of animals including the big five, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and rare bird species. Later check in to Karenge bush camp for an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Akagera National Park
Accommodation: Karenge bush camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Transfer to Kigali, Fazenda sengha and Departure
After a relaxing morning, embark on a scenic drive from akagera national park to kigali, enjoying Rwada’s stunning landscapes. Once arrived have lunch and depending on your flight schedule go for a recreational visit at the Fazenda sengha club, located on Mount Kigali, which happens to be the tallest mountain in Kigali, offering stunning views of the city and outside the city, you will get to enjoy different activities including horse riding, quad biking, archery, ziplining and so many others,....later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.
Main Destination: Akagera National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 8, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Akagera National Park and ends in Akagera National Park, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Akagera National Park and ends in Akagera National Park, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Offered By
Shalom Safaris Rwanda
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Shalom Safaris Rwanda is a tour and travel company striving to provide remarkable bespoke travel experiences across East Africa. As DMC, we have a deep understanding of the destinations, and we are committed to providing you with personalized service and attention to detail.
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