Rwanda

Akagera National Park Rwanda's savannah comeback

2 days recommended From $850 Best: June–September
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Highlights
  • Big Five including reintroduced lion and black rhino
  • Lake Ihema boat safari
  • hippos
  • shoebill stork
  • conservation comeback story

Akagera’s story is one of Africa’s great conservation reversals. Once decimated by poaching and land encroachment after the 1994 genocide, the park has been transformed by a partnership between the Rwanda Development Board and African Parks. Lions were reintroduced in 2015 after a 20-year absence. Black rhino arrived from South Africa in 2017 and 2019. Today Akagera holds the Big Five and a genuine, functioning savannah ecosystem along the Tanzanian border. Lake Ihema and the chain of Akagera lakes provide exceptional boat safaris past hippo pods, Nile crocodiles, and spectacular waterbirds. An inspiring story alongside excellent wildlife.

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Planning Akagera National Park

When is the best time to visit Akagera National Park?
The best time is June–September. We plan around the wildlife and conditions you care about, so we'll match your dates to what's happening on the ground.
How many days do I need for Akagera National Park?
We recommend around 2 days here, and we can fold it into a longer Northern Circuit or beach-and-bush itinerary.
How much does a Akagera National Park safari cost?
A guided safari to Akagera National Park starts from about $850 per person, depending on season, lodge tier and group size. We send a transparent, all-in quote before you commit.
How do I get to Akagera National Park?
Most travellers fly into Kilimanjaro (JRO) and start from Arusha. We arrange every transfer, vehicle and internal flight so you never have to work out the logistics yourself.
Is it suitable for first-timers and families?
Yes. Every trip is private and guided, so the pace, drive times and activities are built around you — including families with children and first-time safari-goers.
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