Where to stay in Akagera National Park

Where to stay in Akagera National Park – Rwanda safari accommodation

   Where to stay in Akagera National Park Rwanda – Akagera game lodge was the only accommodation in Akagera national park and it was basic by then, after the park’s developments kicked started the lodge was rehabilitated and now it’s one of the best lodges to stay inside the park near Lake Ihema.

Ruzizi tented Lodge.                                                                                                    

Ruzizi tented Lodge. Ruzizi tented lodge was opened in 2013 and has since being offering accommodation services to tourists visiting the park, it’s a 20 bed tented eco camp linked with board walks and the first of its kind in Rwanda. It’s a perfect spot for holiday makers who are visiting the park for safaris.

Akagera Rhino Lodge

Located on the edge of Akagera National Park, Rhino Lodge is the perfect place to sit back, relax and soak in magnificent views of central Africa’s largest protected wetland system.

Akagera Rhino Lodge is a unique eco-tourism experience overlooking Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. Connect with nature and enjoy one of the most magnificent vistas of the largest protected wetland system in central Africa. Rhino Lodge is the perfect retreat for your visit to the National Park or for a weekend away.

Camping.                                                                                                                                                                   

 Travelers with their own camping gear can camp at the designated campsites within the park. There are 3 campsites north of the national park at Mutumba. This campsites are fully equipped with shower points, campfire spot, BBQ area and you will be provided with an armed ranger to keep the campsite clear from invading wild animals.

Best time to visit the National Park.

  Akagera’s temperature does not vary much throughout the year, but the long dry season (June – September) brings warmer temperatures whereas cooler weather follows the rains (October – November and March – May). In general, temperatures typically range between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius.

How to get to Akagera national park?.

 Akagera National Park is located north eastern Rwanda about 110 kms from Kigali usually its 2-3 hours drives from Kigali.

By Road.

The easiest road from Kigali to Akagera national park is via Rwamagambo-kayonza from there you proceed towards Kabarondo town from their you take a left turn after the petrol station in Rwinkwavu and you will see the sign post of  national park which shows 13 kms to the park gate. It’s recommended that you use 4×4 safari vehicle.