Akagera National Park is located in the north Eastern part of Rwanda near the border to Tanzania. Founded in 1943, it covers an area of 1122km and lies at an altitude between 1250m and 1825 meters above sea level. The park is made up of savanna grasslands, acacia woodlands, swampy vegetation and beautiful lakes that flow into River Akagera.
The park is a wildlife lover’s heaven as it offers guests beautiful sights of Leopards, Impalas, Oribi, Elephants, Buffaloes, Impalas, Bushbucks, Elands, Lions, Hyenas. Besides the wildlife, there is flourishing bird life and beautiful lakes.
Guests can do game drives, boat trips, nature walks, birding, fishing and night game drives.
The Park can be accessed by road and private helicopter charter.
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Set off across the rolling hills to track the full complement of Africa’s iconic wildlife: lions, leopards, black rhinos, elephants, and Cape buffaloes.
Drift along the shores of Rwanda’s second-largest lake to observe massive pods of hippos, huge Nile crocodiles, and spectacular water birds like the prehistoric-looking Shoebill Stork.
Explore the savanna under the cover of darkness with a specialized UWA-style spotlight. This 2-hour drive gives you the best chance to see active night hunters like leopards, servals, and hyenas.
Join a park ranger for a fascinating 7km trek along the park’s outer conservation fence line, offering panoramic views while learning about the community anti-poaching initiatives.
Float silently over the lakes and savanna plains as the sun comes up, enjoying an unforgettable bird’s-eye view of Akagera’s wildlife herds.
