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Akagera National Park

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Just two hours from Kigali, Akagera National Park is situated in the eastern province of Rwanda, on the border with Tanzania. The park covers an … See more

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Apr 13, 2024
We had such a beautiful experience thanks to our guide Firmin, who generously offered an extensive tour of the park, and did his very best to find animals. He is so passionate and friendly, our day … Full review by Nicolas L
Apr 4, 2024
Five years ago, my visit to Akagera National Park was marked by unexpected rainfall that obscured the presence of the Big 5 animals. However, this did not dampen my spirits as I was delighted to witn… Full review by Inspire23413067408
Mar 22, 2024
This little known park has so much to offer. We spent 3 full days there with our own private guide ($US40/day 6am-6pm). He told us where to drive our own rental car while contacting other guides to k… Full review by ScubaPhil1
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Hi, I am planning to visit Akagera National Park next year and I had a question. If I can make it to the entrance of the park …
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Hi, I am planning to visit Akagera National Park next year and I had a question. If I can make it to the entrance of the park and the visitor centre (at Kabarondo), can I join a game drive or any of the other activities without having my own car? And will I be dropped off again at the same visitor centre? Thanks, Sam
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Hi, Thanks for your answer. If I can reach the visitor centre can I then just rent a car with guide/driver for myself even if its with empty spots left? What would be the price for that, or do I …
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Hi, Thanks for your answer. If I can reach the visitor centre can I then just rent a car with guide/driver for myself even if its with empty spots left? What would be the price for that, or do I also need to do it via a local tour company? Cause I will be able to get there, but just with a normal car, not a 4x4. Thanks, Sam
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Hi, thank you for the information, it sounds you have good fun. I am in Kigali and I wanted to know if I should take the …
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Hi, thank you for the information, it sounds you have good fun. I am in Kigali and I wanted to know if I should take the guide (tour) from Kigali or I should drive to the park and then take the guide there? what do you recommend? Thanks Yuval
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Hello, if you have your own vehcile there are guides available at the park reception who can accompany you while in the park. However there are many tour operators in Kigali who …
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Hello, if you have your own vehcile there are guides available at the park reception who can accompany you while in the park. However there are many tour operators in Kigali who would be able to organise the whole trip for you, pick you up and drop you back in Kigali at the end of your visit. You may still wish to take a guide from the park as they are in the park every day and have a lot of experience and information about the park
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Hi! Wondering how likely it is that one would see elephants and the lions in March?
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It is very hard to know. Our lion population is increasing (now at 22) and sightings are therefore getting more frequent. And although we do have a population of over 100 elephants, …
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It is very hard to know. Our lion population is increasing (now at 22) and sightings are therefore getting more frequent. And although we do have a population of over 100 elephants, they can be difficult to find! You do need time to explore Akagera, i would not say that it is a park to go to and tick off the 'Big Five'. It's strengths are really its inspiring conservation story, spectacular scenic beauty and huge diversity.
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Answer by Clarisse U · Oct 24, 2018
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I was under the impression that one was able to simply show up and reserve a campsite upon arrival. Is this not the case? …
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I was under the impression that one was able to simply show up and reserve a campsite upon arrival. Is this not the case? I emailed someone from park headquarters (?), and that's what he told me. This post seems to suggest otherwise.
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Yes, you can. We don't take bookings for camping and there are 3 sites in which you are able to camp. We do only suggest that you book in advance if you are wanting to hire a tent from …
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Yes, you can. We don't take bookings for camping and there are 3 sites in which you are able to camp. We do only suggest that you book in advance if you are wanting to hire a tent from the park, since we have a limited number of tents for hire.
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Hello! We will be visiting there in a few weeks. Could you tell me more about the details of how you booked your driver and …
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Hello! We will be visiting there in a few weeks. Could you tell me more about the details of how you booked your driver and guide, etc? thanks! Brynn
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A local Safari Ranger guide will normally cost around USD 40 for a full day safari, about 20-30 for half day / night safari. A driver with an offroad car will cost you nearly USD 20++ …
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A local Safari Ranger guide will normally cost around USD 40 for a full day safari, about 20-30 for half day / night safari. A driver with an offroad car will cost you nearly USD 20++ for driver + USD 50++ for the car (both quotes are per day excluding fuel)
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