Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s only savannah national park and the country’s premier safari destination. Located in eastern Rwanda along the border with Tanzania, the park is home to the Big Five, beautiful lakes, rolling hills, and diverse wildlife.
Thanks to successful conservation efforts, Akagera has become one of Africa’s great wildlife recovery stories.
Why Visit Akagera National Park?
Akagera offers a classic African safari experience with fewer crowds than many other parks across East Africa.
Visitors come for:
- Big Five safaris
- Boat cruises
- Birdwatching
- Wildlife photography
- Scenic landscapes
Wildlife
Akagera is home to:
- Lions
- Leopards
- Elephants
- Buffaloes
- Rhinos
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Hippos
- Crocodiles
- Numerous antelope species
More than 500 bird species have also been recorded.
Top Things to Do
Game Drives
Morning and evening game drives offer excellent chances of spotting wildlife across the park’s varied habitats.
Boat Safari on Lake Ihema
A boat cruise is one of Akagera’s highlights, where visitors often see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a wide variety of birds.
Birdwatching
Akagera is considered one of East Africa’s top birdwatching destinations.
Best Time to Visit
The dry seasons provide the best safari conditions:
- June to September
- December to February
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Final Thoughts
Akagera National Park offers an outstanding safari experience that perfectly complements Rwanda’s famous gorilla trekking adventures.