Established
1934
Size
1,122 km²
Elevation
1,250–1,825 m
Ecosystem
Savanna, Wetland, Montane
Best Time
June – September
Entry Fee
$50 per adult/day
About Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park is Rwanda's only Big Five savanna park and one of Africa's most remarkable conservation comeback stories. After being decimated during the 1994 genocide and its aftermath, the park has been transformed through a partnership between the Rwanda Development Board and African Parks. Lions were reintroduced in 2015 and black rhinos in 2017, completing the Big Five roster. The park encompasses a spectacular landscape of rolling hills, savanna grasslands, and a chain of lakes fed by the Akagera River — the most scenic lake system in East Africa.
What Makes It Special
Rwanda's only Big Five park
African Parks managed
Scenic lake system
Lions reintroduced 2015
Conservation success story
Wildlife & Species
Things to Do
Best Time to Visit
Peak Season
Best wildlife viewing
JunJulAugSep
Shoulder Season
Fewer crowds, good value
OctMay
Green Season
Lush landscapes, birding
NovDecJanFebMarApr
Where to Stay
Magashi Camp
Ultra-LuxuryWilderness Safaris luxury camp overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga with Big Five game drives.
From $900/night / night
Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Mid-RangeLakeside tented camp at the southern entrance with boat safaris on Lake Ihema.
From $200/night / night
Akagera Game Lodge
Mid-RangeHilltop lodge with sweeping views over the park and its lake system.
From $150/night / night
Safari Packages
3-Day Akagera Big Five Safari
Game drives and boat safaris in Rwanda's Big Five savanna park
5-Day Rwanda Wildlife: Akagera & Nyungwe
Big Five savanna plus canopy walk and chimpanzee tracking