Things To Do in Akagera National Park Rwanda
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From thrilling game drives to peaceful boat safaris — discover every activity Akagera National Park has to offer.

Game Drives in Akagera National Park
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Game Drives in Akagera National Park

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Boat Safari on Lake Ihema
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2-3 hours

Boat Safari

Enjoy a relaxing boat safari on Lake Ihema, the largest lake in Akagera National Park. This activity allows visitors to observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species while experiencing stunning water landscapes.

Close encounters with hippo podsNile crocodile sightings on the ban...
2-3 hours
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Bird Watching in Akagera
500+ Species
2-6 hours (flexible)

Bird Watching

Akagera National Park is a birding paradise with over 500 bird species. Bird watchers can explore wetlands, lakes, and savannah areas to spot rare and migratory birds including the iconic shoebill stork and African fish eagle.

Over 500 recorded bird speciesChance to spot the rare shoebill st...
2-6 hours (flexible)
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Night Safari in Akagera
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2-3 hours

Night Safari

Night safaris offer a rare opportunity to experience the park after sunset and observe nocturnal animals such as leopards, hyenas, and bush babies. Guided by professional rangers, this thrilling activity provides a completely different wildlife perspective.

Spot nocturnal predators: leopards,...See rare animals: aardvarks, bush b...
2-3 hours
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Nature Walks & Guided Walking Safaris
2-4 hours

Nature Walks

Guided nature walks allow visitors to explore the park on foot with trained guides, learning about plants, ecosystems, and smaller wildlife species while enjoying a closer connection with nature.

Intimate, ground-level wildlife exp...Learn about medicinal plants and ec...
2-4 hours
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Camping Experience in Akagera
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Overnight (1+ nights)

Camping

Camping in Akagera National Park offers an authentic wilderness experience under the African sky. Visitors can enjoy campfires, night sounds of wildlife, and immersive nature experiences in designated camping areas.

Authentic bush camping experienceFall asleep to the sounds of Africa...
Overnight (1+ nights)
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Photography Tours in Akagera
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Half day or full day

Photography Tours

Photography tours are specially designed for wildlife photographers and content creators who want to capture stunning images of animals, landscapes, and sunsets across the park's diverse ecosystems.

Dedicated photography-focused guidePositioned for best light and angle...
Half day or full day
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Fishing & Lake Experiences
2-4 hours

Fishing

Selected lakes in and around Akagera offer fishing opportunities for visitors looking for a calm and recreational outdoor activity combined with scenic nature views.

Fish in scenic African lake setting...Watch hippos and waterbirds while f...
2-4 hours
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Cultural & Community Visits
Authentic
2-4 hours

Cultural Visits

Cultural visits allow tourists to interact with nearby local communities, experience traditional Rwandan culture, music, dance, and learn about conservation and sustainable tourism initiatives.

Meet and interact with local commun...Experience traditional Intore dance...
2-4 hours
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Scenic Viewing, Picnics & Relaxation
Flexible — 1 to several hours

Scenic Viewing

Visitors can enjoy scenic viewpoints, picnic areas, and relaxing nature spots across the park while taking in panoramic views of lakes, savannah plains, and wildlife habitats.

Panoramic viewpoints over lakes and...Designated picnic areas with stunni...
Flexible — 1 to several hours
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All activities can be included in our safari packages. Choose a package or create a custom itinerary with your favorite experiences.