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Wildebeests

Wildebeest migration experience on Africa vacation

Life time safari experience with Travitude

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GORILLAS

Luxury & affordable gorilla trekking safari

Mountain gorillas & primates safaris

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lioness

Africa's Big 5 & wilderness game drives

Experience the strength of the wild

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CHIMPANZEES

Chimpanzee tracking, golden monkeys & birding experiences

Engage the African jungle tales

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Water rafting- Source of the Nile

Source of the River Nile experience & Murchison water falls

Water rafting- Bungee jumping- kayaking

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Akagera national park safari; Africa's big 5 safari destination in Rwanda

Akagera; Home to Africa's big 5 game in Rwanda

Akagera national park; Rwanda’s Africa’s big 5 safari destination established in 1934, Akagera National Park is central Africa’s largest protected wetland and the last remaining refuge for savannah adapted species in Rwanda and home to the famous Big 5 game (lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos and elephants). Akagera national park is located in the eastern side of Rwanda to the border of Tanzania. It is named after the Akagera river that flows along its eastern boundary and feeds into a labyrinth of lakes of which the largest is lake Ihema. A boat trip on lakes Ihema and Rwanyakizinga is also a highlight of any visit to Akagera national park safari with its large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles and abundant birdlife.

Akagera national park; Rwanda's big 5 safari on day and night game drives

Akagera national park safari; Rwanda’s big 5 safari offers game drives in the morning (half day), afternoon and at night. Guided night drives that commence at sunset are a fantastic way to cap off your day in the park and offer the best chance of seeing nocturnal wildlife from lions to leopards which are among the most sought-after sightings. Akagera national park’s woodlands, low hills, swamps and vast savannah grasslands hosting numerous bird species, hippo pods, elephant & giraffe herds, gazelles, antelopes, zebras and Africa’s big 5 game. This is the quintessential East African safari adventure and the perfect complement to your gorilla trekking experience & chimpanzee tracking tours in Rwanda. Park entry fee for visitors is $100 per person.

Akagera national park safari packages in Rwanda

Akagera national park; Rwanda's big 5 safari

5 DAYS AKAGERA- GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

Gorilla trekking, nature walks, Africa's big 5 & game drives, boat cruises, birding, Dian Fossey museum.

Akagera national park; Rwanda's big 5 safari

6 days Akagera- Nyungwe experience

Africa's big 5, air balloon tour & game drives, boat cruises, birding, chimpanzee tracking.

Akagera national park; Rwanda's big 5 safari

10 days Akagera- Rwanda wildlife safari

Africa's big 5, Gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking, hiking and canopy walks, air balloon tours, boat cruises, birding.

Elephant herds

12 days Akagera- Rwanda- Uganda safari

Africa's big 5, Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, Murchison falls, rhino tracking, source of the Nile.

Sun Birds

5 days Akagera- Rwanda BIRDING safari

Birding, Africa's big 5, boat cruises, air balloon tours, night game drives, scenery sightings, Gorilla trekking.

Akagera national park; Rwanda's big 5 safari

8 days Akagera- Rwanda- Uganda safari

Africa's big 5, Gorilla trekking, boat cruises, chimpanzee tracking, city tours and night life.

Other activities in Akagera national park along Africa's big 5 game

  • Birding; Along the Akagera wilderness game drives and sighting, the park is also a good bird watching destination with over 250 recorded bird species.
  • Boat cruises on lakes Ihema & Rwanyakizinga: Travelers seeking a variation on the typical safari consider a boat trip on lakes Ihema and Rwanyakizinga, where you can drift along the lakes in the midst of thriving wildlife. For serious birders, this experience is a must. Scheduled trips can be arranged four times a day from 7:30am, 9:00am, 3:00pm and 4:00pm.
  • Hot air balloon tours: A flight in the Akagera hot air balloon is one of the best ways to discover and explore the area of the park. With scenic views of lake Ihema, hills and peninsulas and wild animals, hot air balloon is one not to miss while on Akagera national park safari.

Note: Flights on the hot air balloon are subject to availability and favorable weather conditions in the Park.

What to wear while on your visit to Akagera national park safari.

Daytime temperatures are generally warm, carry light clothing and consider sun protection, including a hat and sunglasses. The evenings tend to be cool and a light sweater or jacket will suffice.

How to get to Akagera national park & its location?

Akagera national park is located at -1.88134° S, 30.67455° E in the eastern part of Rwanda up to the border of Tanzania.

Lodges at Akagera national park

Akagera national park

Mantis is one of the top rated lodges found at -1.87874° S, 30.70358° E in the Akagera national park also having some of the most spectacular sightings of the Akagera vast savannah grasslands & nature.

Mantis Akagera game lodge offers various safari staycation options such as;

  • Single occupancy starting at $312
  • Double occupancy starting at $359
  • Family suites starting at $1,913
  • Presidential suite with rates starting at $1,544 at single occupancy
Akagera national park safaris

Akagera rhino lodge

Located at -1.95548° S, 30.68567° E in the heart of Akagera national park overseeing lake Ihema and the vast wilderness, Akagera rhino lodge is one of the top rated lodge in the park.

Akagera rhino lodge offer accommodation options right from single occupancy up to groups/ families of up to 6 people starting at a rate of $120.

Akagera national park wilderness safaris

Ruzizi tented lodge

Ruzizi tented lodge situated in Akagera national park at -1.90653° S, 30.71670° E offers a perfect combination of leisure and wildlife on get away holidays.

Ruzizi tented lodge offer numerous tent staycation set ups for example;

  • Standard single tent starting at $105
  • Standard tree top single tent starting at $149
  • Standard tent starting at $250
  • Standard tree top tent starting at $350
  • Child (6-15 yrs) sharing with adult starting at $115

Akagera park inn

Akagera park inn is located at -1.92467° S, 30.67393° E in Akagera village just outside the Akagera national park.

At Akagera park inn, you will have numerous staycation options on your safari ranging from single occupancy to double and family rooms with rates starting from $150.

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