Destination
Akagera national park - Rwanda
Type
- GameDrive
Duration
3 days
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A 3 Days Safari | Akagera national park
<p>Akagera National Park – Rwanda’s Wildlife Renaissance Location: Eastern Rwanda (Border with Tanzania) Size: 1,122 km² (Rwanda’s largest protected area) Established: 1934 | Reborn: 2010 (African Parks management) Key Species:</p> <p>Big 5 (Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos)</p> <p>500+ bird species</p> <p>Hippos & crocodiles in Lake Ihema</p> <p>Why Visit Akagera in 2025? ✔ Only place in Rwanda to see the Big 5 ✔ New black rhino tracking experience (launched 2024) ✔ 80% wildlife population increase since 2010 ✔ Scenic diversity – lakes, savanna & rolling hills</p> <p>2025 Safari Experiences 🦁 Big 5 Game Drives</p> <p>Morning/night drives in open 4x4s</p> <p>95% lion sighting success rate</p> <p>🦏 Black Rhino Tracking (New)</p> <p>3-hour guided walks</p> <p>Limited to 6 people/day</p> <p>🚤 Lake Ihema Boat Safari</p> <p>Best hippo & crocodile viewing</p> <p>Sunset cruise option</p> <p>🐘 Behind-the-Scenes Conservation Tours</p> <p>Visit anti-poaching K9 unit</p> <p>Meet rangers at new 2024 visitor center</p> <p>2025 Park Fees (Updated) Entry Fees:</p> <p>Foreign Non-Residents: $100 (24hrs)</p> <p>Foreign Residents: $50</p> <p>East Africans: RWF 20,000</p> <p>Activities:</p> <p>Game Drive: $35 (shared) / $150 (private)</p> <p>Boat Cruise: $35</p> <p>Rhino Tracking: $60</p> <p>Where to Stay (2025) Luxury:</p> <p>Magashi Camp (Only wilderness camp in park)</p> <p>Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Lakefront luxury)</p> <p>Mid-Range:</p> <p>Karenge Bush Camp (New eco-tents for 2025)</p> <p>Budget:</p> <p>Akagera Game Lodge (Swimming pool & views)</p> <p>Getting There From Kigali: 2.5-hour drive</p> <p>Helicopter Transfer: 45min ($600 one-way)</p> <p>Plan Your Rwandan Wilderness Adventure! Akagera offers East Africa’s most remarkable conservation comeback story – from near collapse to thriving Big 5 habitat.</p> <p>2025 Conservation Impact: Your visit funds:</p> <p>Rhino protection units</p> <p>Community schools</p> <p>Lion GPS collaring</p>
Price: $1630
Duration: 3 days
Location: Akagera national park, Rwanda
Type: GameDrive
Link: www.discoverytours.com/a-3-days-safari-akagera-national-park
About This Destination
Akagera National Park – Rwanda’s Wildlife Renaissance Location: Eastern Rwanda (Border with Tanzania) Size: 1,122 km² (Rwanda’s largest protected area) Established: 1934 | Reborn: 2010 (African Parks management) Key Species: Big 5 (Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos) 500+ bird species Hippos & crocodiles in Lake Ihema Why Visit Akagera in 2025? ✔ Only place in Rwanda to see the Big 5 ✔ New black rhino tracking experience (launched 2024) ✔ 80% wildlife population increase since 2010 ✔ Scenic diversity – lakes, savanna & rolling hills 2025 Safari Experiences 🦁 Big 5 Game Drives Morning/night drives in open 4x4s 95% lion sighting success rate 🦏 Black Rhino Tracking (New) 3-hour guided walks Limited to 6 people/day 🚤 Lake Ihema Boat Safari Best hippo & crocodile viewing Sunset cruise option 🐘 Behind-the-Scenes Conservation Tours Visit anti-poaching K9 unit Meet rangers at new 2024 visitor center 2025 Park Fees (Updated) Entry Fees: Foreign Non-Residents: $100 (24hrs) Foreign Residents: $50 East Africans: RWF 20,000 Activities: Game Drive: $35 (shared) / $150 (private) Boat Cruise: $35 Rhino Tracking: $60 Where to Stay (2025) Luxury: Magashi Camp (Only wilderness camp in park) Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Lakefront luxury) Mid-Range: Karenge Bush Camp (New eco-tents for 2025) Budget: Akagera Game Lodge (Swimming pool & views) Getting There From Kigali: 2.5-hour drive Helicopter Transfer: 45min ($600 one-way) Plan Your Rwandan Wilderness Adventure! Akagera offers East Africa’s most remarkable conservation comeback story – from near collapse to thriving Big 5 habitat. 2025 Conservation Impact: Your visit funds: Rhino protection units Community schools Lion GPS collaring
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