Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park lies in eastern Rwanda along the border with Tanzania, around a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Kigali. Rwanda's only savannah national park offers a striking contrast to the country's famous mountain forests, with rolling grasslands, wooded hills, wetlands and a chain of scenic lakes. Thanks to successful conservation efforts and wildlife reintroductions, Akagera is now home to the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and both black and white rhinoceroses. Visitors can enjoy traditional game drives, guided walks and boat safaris on Lake Ihema, where hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife are common sights. Combining diverse landscapes, rich wildlife and easy access from Kigali, Akagera offers one of East Africa's most accessible and rewarding safari experiences.