Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda is a true conservation success. Lions and rhinos were reintroduced, and it is now a Big Five park with elephants, buffalo, leopards, giraffes and zebras.
Lakes and swamps make it a great place for boat trips with hippos, crocodiles and water birds.
Where to do it
- Akagera National Park, about 2.5 hours from Kigali
What to expect
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Boat cruise on Lake Ihema
- Night drives with a ranger
- Over 480 bird species
Good to know
- Easy to visit on a day trip from Kigali or overnight
- Dry season (June–September) is best for game viewing
- Combine with gorillas for a forest-and-savannah trip
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