Boat cruise experience in Akagera National Park is one of the highlights of visiting Akagera National Park in Rwanda.
Booking boat cruises in Akagera National Park, you will need to know the boat schedules such that you will be able to book the right boat that will meet your timing with other park activities.
There are many boat schedules, from morning, mid-day and afternoon. The sun set boat cruise is much more expensive than the morning and afternoon boats. Boat ride is one of the activities in Akagera National Park, including game drive, hot air balloon, bird watching etc.
For those who would wish to take private boat schedule outside the normal fixed boat schedule time, are free to do so, those can be taken as private schedules, which as their own set prices.
In case one wants a private schedule under normal boat schedule time, you will have to pay the prices for all the boat seats, or you opt to join the rest on the boat schedule time depending on availability.
Early booking of the boat is highly recommended, you can work with Kigali Car Rentals, who will secure your boat booking and have all reserved for you at ease.
There are two boats at the park, which operates at Lake Ihema, which is located in the southern part of the park, close to Ruzizi Tented Lodge. The two boats have a capacity of 11 passengers, and operate under the listed schedules above.
For group booking, advance booking is highly recommended such that you’re able to get the availability of all the boats to secure for the group.
For the bird lovers, and photographers, we highly recommend the early morning and sunset boat schedule as they are perfect for the cool atmosphere with sun rise and sun set which are perfect for photography.
