Boat cruise
Cruise Lake Ihema to encounter Akagera’s aquatic wildlife up close. Spot giant hippos, basking Nile crocodiles, and iconic waterbirds along the shores of...
Explore activity →About Akagera National Park
Explore Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier Big Five safari destination! Experience game drives across savannahs, spot lions and rhinos, and cruise scenic Lake Ihema surrounded by hippos and diverse birdlife. Perfect for unforgettable wildlife adventures.
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Experiences in Akagera National Park
Game drive (Afternoon)
Journey through Akagera’s golden savannahs as wildlife stirs. Track lions and rhinos beneath a glowing African sunset, with breathtaking views of rolling...
Explore activity →Game drive (Morning)
Experience Akagera’s misty savannahs as the sun rises. Enjoy a serene morning drive across golden landscapes, spotting elephants, giraffes, and plains game,...
Explore activity →Game drive (Nocturnal)
Explore Akagera after dark on a guided night safari! Search for nocturnal wildlife like bushbabies and hyenas under starry skies, with exciting chances to...
Explore activity →Sunset Cruise
Drift along Lake Ihema as the sun dips below the horizon. Enjoy serene views, returning waterbirds, and hippos emerging from the water, all bathed in...
Explore activity →Wildlife Access Pass
Welcome to Akagera National Park! Check in at the main gate reception, secure your self-drive or guided permits, and launch your journey into a spectacular...
Explore activity →Nearby accommodation in Akagera National Park
Akagera Ihema Lodges
A comfortable mid-range lodge close to Lake Ihema and the park entrance. Features spacious rooms, an outdoor dining terrace, a relaxing garden, and safari...
Double/Twin, Single · 3 room options
Akagera Park Inn
A cozy mid-range hotel offering scenic countryside views near Akagera National Park. Features modern amenities, an open-air restaurant, a pool, and warm...
Double/Twin, Single, Triple · 3 room options
Akagera Rhino Lodge
Perched on a hill near the park gate, this eco-lodge offers rustic cottages and luxury tents with breathtaking views over Lake Ihema. Unwind by the pool...
Double/Twin, Family, Single · 4 room options
Akagera Transit Lodge
A welcoming, budget-friendly lodge near Akagera’s southern gate, perfect for game drive stopovers. Features comfortable rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a...
Double/Twin, Family, Single · 3 room options
Karenge Bush Camp
An intimate seasonal canvas camp set deep inside Akagera National Park. Features eco-friendly luxury tents, rustic bucket showers, campfire dining, and...
Double/Twin, Single · 2 room options
Rutete Eco Lodge
A peaceful, eco-friendly retreat set in lush surroundings near Akagera. Features comfortable cottage accommodation, local farm-to-table dining, and serene...
Double/Twin, Single, Triple · 3 room options
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