National Park · Rwanda
Akagera National Park
Africa's greatest conservation comeback — a Big Five savannah of lakes, papyrus and rolling hills, reborn on Rwanda's eastern border.
Africa's greatest conservation comeback — a Big Five savannah of lakes, papyrus and rolling hills, reborn on Rwanda's eastern border.
Twenty years ago Akagera had lost its lions and rhinos entirely. Today, after one of Africa's boldest restoration projects, both are back, populations are booming, and the park stands proudly among the continent's Big Five destinations.
Game drives roll through a gorgeous mosaic of acacia savannah, papyrus swamp and lake-dotted lowlands unlike anywhere else in East Africa.
Plan This Experience
Take a sunset boat safari on Lake Ihema past grunting hippo pods, basking crocodiles and African fish eagles calling from the palms.
With over 500 bird species — including the elusive shoebill and the papyrus gonolek — Akagera pairs its Big Five badge with world-class birding.
Plan This Experience
Everything you need to know before you go — timed and tailored by our local experts.
Wildlife concentrates at the lakes and the tracks are at their best.
Warm, clear days — lovely for boat trips and photography.
Akagera's accessibility makes it an easy add-on in any month.
Lions since 2015, rhinos since 2017 — conservation history in the making.
Lake Ihema's hippos, crocs and fish eagles at golden hour.
Community and anti-poaching stories told first-hand by park teams.
A Big Five park that still feels like a secret.
Lions roar here again because people refused to give up. Come see what hope looks like — we'll make you enjoy every bit of it.
Four of our favourite journeys through this destination — every one fully customisable.
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