Akagera National Park, Kayonza District, Eastern Province
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Kayonza District, Eastern Province

Akagera National Park

Rwanda’s Big Five savanna

About this destination

Reintroduced lions (2015) and rhinos (2017) join elephants, buffaloes and leopards across lakes, papyrus swamps and rolling savanna. Akagera is a celebrated conservation turnaround and Rwanda’s most-visited national park.

Highlights

  • Big Five game drives
  • Lake Ihema boat safari
  • Night drives
  • Shoebill & wetland birding

Best time to visit

June–September for game viewing

Stewardship rules

Cashless park; 4×4 recommended March–May; capacity-limited night drives.

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Akagera NP Full day

Akagera Big Five Safari Drive

A full-day guided game drive across Akagera’s savanna and lakes spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards and hundreds of bird species.

Cultural ✓Environmental ✓Safety ✓

Licence RDB-TO-2023-0471 · renews 2025-11-19

$120 / person

Akagera Park Rangers