3 Days Birding Safari in Rwanda
Overview
Embark on a 3 day birdwatching safari in Rwanda, perfect for both avid birders and wildlife loving travellers. This Rwanda birding tour explores three diverse ecosystems: Nyabarongo Wetland, Akagera National Park, and the Kigali hills and gardens. Discover over 200 bird species in just three days from wetland rarities like the Papyrus Gonolek to savannah raptors, riverine species, and colorful woodland birds like Ross’s Turaco.
With expert birding guides, comfortable accommodation, and game drives plus a boat safari on Lake Ihema, this short birding holiday is ideal for photographers, nature lovers, and eco tourists alike.
Highlights
- Spot 200+ bird species in just three days
- Â Explore wetland, savannah, and woodland bird habitats
- Â Enjoy a boat safari on Lake Ihema for aquatic and wading birds
- Â Great bird photography and guiding opportunities
- Â Ideal add on to a gorilla trek or wildlife safari in Rwanda
Included/Exclude
- Expert birding guide
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop up roof
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals
- Boat cruise on lake Ihema
- Refreshments
Tour Plan
Depart from Kigali Hotel
Start your Rwanda birding experience with a morning drive to Nyabarongo Wetlands, a critical Important Bird Area (IBA) near Kigali. Walk along the wetland margins and cultivated fields.
Lunch & Transfer Back to Kigali
After a productive morning, return to Kigali for lunch and an afternoon bird walk.
Birding Around Kigali Hills & Gardens
Target woodland and garden species in locations like Nyarutarama Lake, Rebero, or Mount Kigali foothills.
Accommodation options:
Kigali Serena Hotel/ Heaven Boutique Hotel/ Step Town Motel
Enter the southern gate of Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier safari destination for birding and wildlife. Begin birding along savannah plains and acacia woodlands.
Picnic Lunch or Lodge Lunch
Recharge while birding en route to Lake Ihema.
Lake Ihema Boat Cruise
Sail across Lake Ihema, known for waterbirds and riverine species.
Accommodation options
Magashi Camp/ Akagera Game Lodge/ Dereva Hotel (outside park)
Begin the day with a guided birding game drive across varied habitats.
Species Likely to Encounter; Helmeted Guineafowl, Brown Snake Eagle, Green Woodhoopoe,Northern Red billed Hornbill, Black headed Gonolek among others.
Conclude with a stop around Lake Hago or the southern exit zone, rich in marsh and edge birds. Begin Drive Back to Kigali. Enjoy scenic landscapes and optional stops for additional sightings.
Arrival & Drop Off in Kigali
Drop off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport.
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