Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is the ultimate destination for safari enthusiasts who wants to discover Rwanda, offering unforgettable wildlife experiences in the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’. African Parks, in collaboration with the government, has reintroduced Lions and Rhinos, making Akagera the only savannah park in Rwanda that is home to the big five of Africa. Visitors can embark on a thrilling game drive safari to see lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, baboons, and over 500 bird species. For an even more magical experience, take a night game drive and spot elusive nocturnal animals. A boat trip on Lake Ihema is a must-do activity, where you’ll see large pods of hippos and Nile crocodiles, as well as a wide range of waterbirds. Those seeking adventure can try camping under the stars, birdwatching, or taking a breathtaking helicopter ride over the park for an unforgettable aerial view of the magnificent wildlife and scenic landscapes in Rwanda – ‘The Land of a Thousand Hills’. urrounded by cultivated hills, that are so much a part of Rwanda scenery, the scenery of Akagera national Park is quite simply beautiful. The landscape is low, composed of wide plains dominated by grass, cactus-like Euphorbia candelabra shrub and both thick and thin forests although it does carry on with the general rugged terrain that is so characteristic of Rwanda.