Akagera National Park
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Akagera National Park

Big-Five savannah park — Rwanda's recently reintroduced lions and rhinos.

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Country

Rwanda

Region

Eastern Rwanda

Best time

June–September

About Akagera National Park

Akagera has rebounded dramatically — lions were reintroduced in 2015, rhinos in 2017, and the Big Five are all now present in this scenic savannah-and-lakes park bordering Tanzania.

Highlights

  • Big Five safari
  • Lake Ihema boat cruise
  • Behind-the-scenes conservation tours

Best time to visit

June–September

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Tours that visit Akagera National Park

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Rwanda Grand Tour — 8 Days
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$5890/pp
8 days / 7 nights
Multi-Country & Grand Tours Moderate

Rwanda Grand Tour — 8 Days

Kigali · gorillas · golden monkeys · Nyungwe · Akagera · Kivu — the complete Rwanda.

  • ✓Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch and driver-guide throughout
  • ✓7 nights accommodation on full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • ✓1 mountain gorilla trekking permit (Volcanoes National Park)
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