Akagera National Park lies in eastern Rwanda, hugging the border with Tanzania. The park is named after the Kagera River, which flows along its eastern boundary and feeds into a labyrinth of lakes, of which the largest is Lake Ihema. The rolling hills of Mutumba (a spot for Camping Safaris), Acacia and Brachystegia Woodland coupled with scattered grassland and swamp-fringed lakes along the meandering Akagera watercourse combine to create a park of breathtaking scenic beauty. Akagera National Park is the only protected savannah habitat for wildlife in Rwanda. The forest-fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, and rolling highlands combine to make Akagera among the most scenic reserves in East Africa. It has exceptional levels of biodiversity and forms the largest protected wetland in Central Africa.

With big games, Akagera national Park is with herds of elephants and buffaloes emerging from the woodland to drink at the lakes, while lucky visitors might stumble across a leopard, a spotted hyena, or even a stray lion. Giraffe and zebra haunt the Savannah, and more than a dozen types of antelope inhabit the park, most commonly the handsome chestnut-coated impala, but also the diminutive Oribi and secretive bushbuck, as well as the ungainly Tsessebe and the world’s largest antelope, the statuesque Cape eland make the park an excellent place for a game tour

Safari in Akagera National Park offers the opportunity to see the Big 5 as the lion and rhino, which were recently reintroduced after a long absence due to poaching. Also, now available in Akagera, there are sundowners and bush breakfast which add to the magic of the Akagera experience. Back to top How to Get There by Car 4WD is essential, especially in the rainy season. Akagera is 2 hours from Kigali although game densities aren’t massively high, it’s a pleasantly gorgeous park with few other visitors, so it’s worth staying a couple of days to explore it. The only entry to Akagera National Park is via Kiyonza Gate in the south, close to the Park Headquarters and Akagera best lodge, and the Nyungwe Gate in the north is currently only available to exit the Park. You can choose Camping, staying at the Campsites in Mutumba hills with either ground camping or rooftop tent camping

The 5 days Rwanda Akagera and Volcanoes Safari starts with a wildlife tour to Akagera National Park which takes two days of wildlife game viewing. Whether self-drive or guided, you should keep time for Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes. You can include Golden Monkey trekking or a hike to Bisoke Mountain.

Camping in Akagera is available for those who need to have an outdoor wildlife adventure in Rwanda. Campsites in Akagera National Park include. Shakani Akagera Campsite is along the shores of Lake Shakani in the southern part of the park, Mutumba Campsite is located further north and Muyumbu Campsite is south of the Park.