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← All DestinationsRwanda · 1.7°S, 30.7°E
Akagera National Park
Rwanda's Savanna Park
Rwanda's only savanna park, on the eastern border with Tanzania. Lakes, papyrus swamps and rolling grassland make up the park. Lions and black rhino were reintroduced in recent years after being lost.
What You'll See
Who Lives Here
Lion
Reintroduced in 2015 after the species had disappeared from the park.
Black Rhino
Reintroduced in 2017 and again in 2019.
Elephant
Seen across the park.
Giraffe & Zebra
Common on the open grassland.
Hippo
Live in the lakes and rivers, including Lake Ihema.
The Landscape
Ground That Shapes the Light
A chain of lakes, papyrus swamp, open savanna and wooded hills along the Akagera River.
Best Season
June to September
The drier months, when animals gather near water. The park is open all year.
Weather
What to Pack For
- Dry
- Jun – Sep
- 17–30°C
- Warm and dry, with cooler mornings.
- Wet
- Mar – May, Oct – Dec
- 17–29°C
- Frequent showers. Grass is taller and animals more spread out.
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Akagera National Park on the Map
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