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Akagera National Park

Rwanda

Akagera National Park

Eastern Rwanda Best Time: Year-round, best June-September

About This Destination

Akagera National Park is Rwanda's only Big Five destination, covering 1,122 square kilometers of savanna, lakes, swamps, and rolling hills. After successful reintroduction programs, the park is now home to lions, black rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and leopards. Game drives reveal zebra, giraffe, hippos, and numerous antelope species. Boat safaris on Lake Ihema offer excellent wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.

Experiences

Things to Do

Game Drives

Explore the savanna for Big Five sightings: lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and leopards.

Boat Safari

Cruise on Lake Ihema to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of waterbirds.

Night Drives

Guided night drives to spot nocturnal predators and other creatures.

Rwanda's Big Five destination

Quick Info
  • Country Rwanda
  • Location Eastern Rwanda
  • Best Time Year-round, best June-September
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