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Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is Rwanda's only savannah park and one of Africa's most remarkable conservation success stories. Set along the Tanzanian border, it is home to the full Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — restored through a carefully managed rewilding programme. The park's landscape is breathtaking: rolling hills, open plains, and a chain of shimmering lakes and papyrus wetlands create one of Africa's most photogenic safari settings. It feels intimate and exclusive — perfect for travelers who want iconic wildlife encounters without the crowds of larger East African parks.

Highlights

◆Full Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino & buffalo

◆Giraffes, zebras, hippos & diverse antelope species

◆Sunrise and sunset game drives on the open savannah

◆Boat safari on Lake Ihema — hippos & Nile crocodiles up close

◆Night drives for elusive predators including leopards

◆Increasingly active predator sightings in the northern plains

◆One of Africa's most photogenic safari landscapes

◆Ideal short safari — easily combined with gorilla trekking

◆Best time: June–September & December–February

Available Packages

Luxury Rwanda Retreat

5 days · From $6,500

21-Day Grand East Africa Safari

21 days · On Request

14-Day Classic East Africa Safari

14 days · On Request

10-Day Rwanda & Uganda Big Five Safari

10 days · On Request

7-Day Rwanda — Big Five & Gorillas

7 days · On Request

14-Day Primates & Big Five Safari

14 days · On Request

Akagera Big Five Safari

4 days · From $3,200

Best Time to Visit

June–September and December–February (dry seasons) for best wildlife visibility.

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