Rwanda
This 4-day luxury family safari in Akagera National Park combines Big Five game drives, walking safaris, and boat cruises with rich cultural experiences in Kigali. Explore one of East Africa's most biodiverse parks — home to lions, black rhinos, elephants, hippos, and over 520 bird species — staying at Hemingways Retreat Kigali and the exclusive Wilderness Magashi Peninsula, Akagera's only private concession camp.
Starting from
$4,669per person
≈ KSh 605,000
What's included
Included activities
Day 1 — Kigali
Kigali International Airport → Hemingways Retreat Kigali
You will be met on arrival at Kigali International Airport by our VIP service for fast-track visa and luggage assistance. Your private guide will provide an overview of your Akagera safari ahead and transfer you to the hotel for the evening.
Hemingways Retreat Kigali is Rwanda's first eco-conscious luxury boutique hotel — and one of the finest places to stay in Kigali. Located in the leafy Kiyovu neighbourhood, it offers just 20 individually styled rooms, suites, and villas blending handcrafted Rwandan design with modern sophistication. Guests enjoy world-class dining at Fusion Restaurant, a curated wine lounge, and a tranquil wellness spa with eco-conscious treatments, alongside a solar-heated saltwater pool and open-air gym.
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel's Fusion Restaurant, known for its world-class dining experience.
Day 2 — Akagera National Park
Hemingways Retreat Kigali → Akagera National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Akagera National Park, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours.
Overlooking the shimmering waters of Lake Rwanyakazinga, Wilderness Magashi Peninsula is the only private concession camp in Akagera National Park — and one of the most exclusive safari lodges in Rwanda. Situated within Central Africa's largest protected wetland, the camp offers exceptional game-viewing across open plains, woodlands, swamps, and lakes. This intimate eight-bed camp is designed around privacy, luxury, and conservation, with private plunge pools, skybeds for sleeping under the stars, and some of the best game-viewing in Rwanda.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Akagera National Park, home to a variety of wildlife including lions, rhinos, elephants, and over 520 bird species.
Enjoy dinner at the camp, featuring healthy, flavorful recipes that tread lightly on the Earth.
Day 3 — Akagera National Park
Embark on an early morning game drive to spot wildlife as they are most active during this time. Keep an eye out for the 'Big Five' and other fascinating creatures.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the camp before preparing for departure.
Wilderness Magashi Peninsula → Kigali International Airport
After a memorable safari experience, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure.
About the destination
Rwanda is known as the Land of a Thousand Hills — a fast-rising travel destination celebrated for its clean cities, extraordinary wildlife conservation, and remarkable transformation story. Kigali, the capital, is one of Africa's most liveable and walkable cities, with a flourishing art scene, excellent restaurants, and moving historical sites including the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Rwanda is also home to mountain gorillas, the Big Five in Akagera, and some of the most luxurious eco-lodges on the continent.
Where you stay
Kigali
Hemingways Retreat Kigali is Rwanda’s first eco-conscious luxury boutique hotel, located in the leafy Kiyovu neighborhood and offering just 20 individually styled rooms, suites, and villas for ultimate privacy, blending handcrafted Rwandan design with modern sophistication. Guests can enjoy world-class dining at Fusion Restaurant, a curated wine lounge, and a tranquil wellness spa offering eco-conscious treatments, alongside a solar-heated saltwater pool and an open-air gym.
1 night · Breakfast Included
Akagera
Overlooking the shimmering waters of Lake Rwanyakazinga, and the Mutumba Mountains to the west, Magashi Peninsula is situated in a private concession within Akagera National Park – Central Africa’s largest protected wetland and Rwanda’s only refuge for savannah species. This area offers exceptional game-viewing opportunities in landscapes varying from open plains and woodlands to swamps, lakes, and rolling grassy hills. This exclusive eight-bed camp focuses on privacy, luxury, and conservation. The Villa and Suites each have their own plunge pool. Skybeds in every room allow for a unique outdoor sleep-out. The camp’s central main area includes dining and lounge spaces, as well as a gym. Meals are designed with sustainability in mind, offering healthy, flavorful recipes that tread lightly on the Earth.
2 nights · Full Board
When to go
Akagera can be visited year-round thanks to Rwanda's relatively stable climate, but the long dry season from June to September offers the best wildlife visibility as animals concentrate around water sources and vegetation thins. December to February provides a shorter dry window with excellent conditions. The long rains (March–May) and short rains (October–November) bring lush scenery and fewer visitors, though tracks can be muddy.
Getting there
Guests fly internationally into Kigali International Airport, where a VIP Meet & Greet service handles fast-track visa and luggage assistance. A private 20-minute road transfer then takes guests to Hemingways Retreat Kigali for the first night. On Day 2, a private 5-hour road transfer (mostly on tarmac) brings guests to the northern gate of Akagera National Park, from where they are transferred directly to Wilderness Magashi Peninsula. All road transfers are included. International flights to Kigali are included.
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