3 Days Rwanda Wildife Tour
from $2850
Experience the best of Rwanda on this 3 Days Rwanda Wildlife Tour, designed for travelers seeking a short but memorable African safari. Discover Rwanda’s diverse wildlife, spectacular landscapes, and rich natural heritage while enjoying exciting game drives and authentic cultural experiences. This 3-day Rwanda safari offers an ideal introduction to the country’s wildlife and scenic beauty, combining adventure, nature, and comfortable travel in one carefully planned itinerary.
Safari Details: 3 Days Rwanda Wildife Tour
Overview
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destination: Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Safari Type: Wildlife Safari & Boat Cruise Experience
Start Point: Kigali, Rwanda
End Point: Kigali, Rwanda
Main Activities: Game drives, boat cruise, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, Kigali city tour, cultural experiences
Accommodation: Luxury, Mid-range, or Budget Safari Lodge
Best Time to Visit: June to September & December to February
The 3 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari offers an exciting opportunity to explore Rwanda’s only savannah national park while experiencing some of the country's most remarkable wildlife and scenic landscapes. Located in eastern Rwanda along the border with Tanzania, Akagera National Park is a conservation success story and one of East Africa’s emerging safari destinations.
Named after the Akagera River, the park protects a diverse ecosystem of rolling grasslands, acacia woodlands, wetlands, lakes, and papyrus swamps that support an impressive variety of wildlife. Today, Akagera is home to the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, alongside giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and hundreds of bird species.
This short safari is perfect for travelers seeking a classic African wildlife experience within a limited timeframe while also discovering Rwanda’s rich culture, beautiful countryside, and vibrant capital city.
Detailed Itinerary: 3 Days Rwanda Wildife Tour
Day 1: Kigali – Akagera National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport or after breakfast from your hotel in Kigali, you will be met by your professional safari guide for a briefing before beginning the journey to Akagera National Park.
The drive eastward offers beautiful views of Rwanda’s famous rolling hills, local villages, agricultural landscapes, and vibrant countryside scenery. As you approach Akagera National Park, the terrain gradually changes into open savannah plains, woodlands, and wetlands that characterize the park.
Akagera National Park is one of the most scenic protected areas in East Africa, featuring a network of lakes connected by papyrus swamps and surrounded by diverse habitats that support abundant wildlife.
Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy the peaceful wilderness atmosphere. Depending on arrival time, you may enjoy relaxation at the lodge while taking in views of the surrounding landscape.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Akagera National Park
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema
After an early breakfast, depart for an exciting morning game drive through Akagera National Park.
The morning hours provide the best opportunities for wildlife viewing as many animals are active before temperatures rise. The park is home to elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hyenas, lions, leopards, rhinos, and numerous smaller mammals that thrive within the diverse habitats.
As you explore the park’s network of tracks, enjoy spectacular views of open grasslands, woodland areas, lakes, and wetlands that create ideal wildlife habitats. Bird enthusiasts will also appreciate the impressive variety of species found throughout the park.
After lunch, proceed to Lake Ihema for a relaxing boat cruise. Lake Ihema is the largest lake within Akagera National Park and offers exceptional opportunities to observe wildlife from the water.
During the cruise, look out for large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles basking along the shores, water birds, buffaloes, and other animals that frequently visit the lake's edge. The peaceful setting and stunning scenery make this one of the highlights of the safari.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Akagera National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Akagera National Park – Kigali City Tour – Departure
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and begin the return journey to Kigali.
Upon arrival in Kigali, enjoy a city tour that introduces you to Rwanda’s history, culture, and remarkable development. Visit local craft markets, handicraft centers, pottery projects, and cultural sites where you can interact with local artisans and learn about traditional Rwandan craftsmanship.
The tour also includes a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important historical site that provides insight into Rwanda’s past and its extraordinary journey of recovery, unity, and transformation.
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy lunch in Kigali before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives in Akagera National Park
- Boat cruise on Lake Ihema
- Kigali city tour
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Government taxes and conservation fees
Trip Excludes
- Visa’s at boarder points
- Charter flights
- Travel insurance
- Air transportation
- Drinks, Laundry
- Telephone calls
- Tips and any other personals extras that are not included in the itinerary.
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What our travelers say
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Robert KVerified
Bucket list seeing the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Just an awesome trip . Everything went smoothly from booking to the end . All was as promised never missed anything , always on time , friendly etc. resort that was recommended was perfect , great food , comfortable . Saw the gorillas easily all was perfect . Jonathan the owner even took me in Kampala to buy the right clothes , took me him self . Noel and driver were excellent , never an issue they really cared. I trust this company , will use them again and highly recommend .![]()
Maltes TravellerVerified
Highly recommended We had a wonderful experience with Jonathan. He welcomed us at the airport and took great care of us from the moment we arrived until the end of our trip. The selection of hotels was impeccable, and the route he designed was perfectly planned. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and went the extra mile to make sure we saw lions and all of the Big Five during our visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park. He was always attentive, patient, and eager to make our experience unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommended!![]()
bharti nVerified
Exceptional experience, enriching and truly unforgettable. From the moment we landed we received a warm welcome. Jonathan was friendly and readily available to answer any queries throughout our trip. He was incredibly accommodating with our requests to visit schools, residences ensuring that we achieved everything we wanted from the trip. We had a great time with Jonathan and driver Isaac. Jonathan was very funny and very knowledgeable he became part of the family and the time just flew whilst we were there, we felt safe at all times. The food at each venue catered for all our needs. Definitely leant a lot on this trip. Just need to be aware that food ordered in restaurants do take a long time as they make it from scratch so if pushed for time might be advisable to pre order. We had unforgettable holiday and this company went above and beyond to make every moment special. I would recommend them to anyone.![]()
vjparVerified
Great service from this local company We done a road trip across East Africa from Uganda to Tanzania. Jonathan and his team facilitated our trip across Uganda and Kenya which proved to be a very enjoyable experience. Guided knowledge provided by Jonathan was excellent as was his humor and wit. We always felt safe and informed, he managed the journey very well indeed. We would definitely use Jonathan's services again.![]()
Adam John SmithVerified
Magical Uganda Safari Journey – February 2025! I had an unforgettable experience with Ababa Uganda Safaris! From the moment I arrived, everything was well-organized, and the team was incredibly friendly and professional. The tour guides were knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the wildlife and culture. Seeing gorillas up close in Bwindi and exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park was a dream come true. The accommodations were comfortable, and every detail was taken care of. I truly felt immersed in Uganda’s beauty without any stress. If you're planning a trip to Uganda, I highly recommend Ababa Uganda Safaris for a seamless and memorable adventure!![]()
MadhviVerified
.gorilla trek Our KQ flight was horribly delayed. From 2.30 pm to arriving @ almost 3 am the following day. Jonathan kindly arranged for airport pick at this early hour of day and even rescheduled our departure for bwindi so we could get some rest. That was very accommodating.the drive to bwindi was a long drive -11 hrs- n he informed hotel of our late arrival. The lodge he chose for us was good and comfortable. However the vehicle for transporti g us could be better as it was quite hot without air conditioning. Gorilla trek was good but tough. Overall Ababa safaris were very accommodating. I wouldrecommend them. The hotel in Kampala- Speke hotel leaves a lot to be desired![]()
mo-marvinVerified
Such a wonderful experience!! My family and I contacted Jonathan to help us plan our first Murchison Falls safari. Jonathan arranged our transport from Kampala, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and guided game drives through Murchison falls. Ronnie, our professional driver and guide, was very knowledgeable and paid close attention to details to make us comfortable. He met with us a day before takeoff to answer any outstanding questions and recommended a time for us to set off to avoid any traffic. His experience made our trip even more enjoyable because we knew what to expect for entry fees into the park, where to stop to use clean washrooms, eat good food, and also what side of the boat cruise to sit on for the best views! We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, job, rhinos, buffaloes and many other animals. We would definitely go with them for our next safari in Uganda! They had great communication, value for money, professionalism, knowledge of the industry and were very reliable.![]()
Katelyn OVerified
A must-hire company! Punctual, professional, great communication. We used Ababa Safaris for a trip from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. I would HIGHLY recommend! Our driver picked us up in a large safari vehicle with a pop up roof. The driver was very punctual and had excellent communication while preparing for the trip and during the trip. Ronnie took us to a nice restaurant for a rest stop that had clean bathrooms and good food. He was friendly with many people we met along the way at the Rhino Sanctuary, on the safari trails, and at our chosen lodging. It felt as though he had good connections with people, which we took as a good sign. Ronnie was very knowledgeable about the best places to see the animals and gave us a great safari experience. As the person in the family who does much of the planning, it was a very enjoyable experience to hand all of that over to Ababa and really get to enjoy myself.![]()
HoehlenhonkVerified
Animals and beautiful nature in Uganda and Rwanda From being picked-up from Entebbe airport in the middle of the night until the drop-off eleven days later in Kigali it was a perfect tour. Jonathan, our guide, and the driver Moses was a perfect team - very friendly, knowledgable and always in time. We visited Entebbe for a tour through the botanical gardens and the zoo, did safaris and boat trips in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth NP and did trekkings to the chimpazees in Kibale and to the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The primates are a must visit when you travel to this region. It's expensive but worth every dollar. The safari parks are of course not as rich in animals as for example the Masai Mara. But they are much cheaper, there are much lesser tourists and nevertheless it doesn't become boring regarding animal sightings. We saw a lot of different antelopes, beautiful giraffes, lions, many elephants, buffalos, a lot of hippos and crocodiles and much more. The choice of hotels was very good, simple and cheap where there was only a short overnight stay and a bit more expensive where it was worth to spend the money for staying close to the places of interest, e.g. close to the starting point for primate trekkings or in the middle of QENP and Murchison NP for not loosing game-drive-time.![]()
Dilip PVerified
UGANDA SAFARI WITH ABABA We had a nice holiday with ABABA SAFARI in Uganda it was a nice experience in Uganda and the travel agent as well especially Jonathan was our tour guide very nice person he was always very helpful and kind. we traveled about 1200km but had no problem I am a vegetarian and wherever we go he always arranges something for me i recommend them at and competitive price I give them a 5-star






