Akagera National Park
Big Five conservation reborn across savanna and lakes.
Overview
Akagera has undergone one of Africa's great wildlife recoveries: lions and black rhinos reintroduced alongside elephants, buffalo, giraffes and hippo-filled lakes on Rwanda's border lowlands.
Why visit Akagera National Park
A genuine safari inside tiny Rwanda — surprisingly classic savanna scenery.
Highlights
- Big Five game drives
- Lake Ihema boat trips
- Night drives (with rangers)
Getting there
2.5 hours from Kigali.
Travel tips
- Shoebill sightings happen on Lake Ihema — ask your guide.
Location
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