Akagera Rhino Lodge is situated at the edge of Akagera National Park. Akagera Rhino Lodge is the perfect place to relax as you soak in magnificent views of one of Africa's largest protected wetland systems, located at the edge of Akagera National Park. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris 

Akagera Rhino Lodge is an exceptional, unique eco-tourism destination overlooking Akagera National Park in Rwanda. Connect with nature easily as you enjoy the most magnificent views of one of the largest protected areas in Africa. Click here to view our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour

Akagera Rhino Lodge was built using wood and stones crafted skillfully by local artisans into furnishings and custom rooms that make Akagera Rhino Lodge uniquely designed. Akagera Rhino Lodge is rustic in nature with distinctive hallmarks of Rwandan hospitality. Each room is spacious, outfitted with premium mattresses and clean, custom furnishings, and the bathrooms are fully stocked with locally sourced toiletries and running showers.

Dine in Akagera Rhino Lodge's open-air restaurant as you enjoy both international cuisine and African traditional dishes. Akagera Rhino lodge serves coffee and freshly made juice from locally sourced fruits. 

Akagera National Park is the only national park where wildlife game drives can be done. Here are more tourist activities in Akagera National Park. Akagera National Park is situated in the eastern region of the country, and it is known to be home to the big five animals, namely lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceros. Akagera National Park activities include.

Game drive in Akagera National Park

Game drive is one of the top activities in Akagera National Park that rewards travelers with searching for the big five animals, such as elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos, buffaloes, several antelope species, and zebras. Akagera National Park protects many wildlife species and more than 500 bird species, making it a birding paradise.

Boat cruise in Lake Ihema

Ihema Lake is Rwanda’s second-biggest lake after Lake Kivu. Lake Ihama is perched in the southern part of Akagera National Park, and taking a boat cruise on Lake Ihema is one of the best tourist activities in Akagera that rewards travelers with viewing hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species along the shores of the lake.

Night game drive in Akagera National Park

Night game drives at Akagera National Park reward travelers with nocturnal animals such as leopards, bush babies, and hyenas, mostly famous as late hunters. Night game drives at Akagera National Park start at 6:00 p.m. every day and end at about 8:00 p.m.

Hot-air balloon safaris in Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park also offers a hot-air balloon safari that involves a balloon flight over the remote areas of the park. The balloon flight reward tourists with the spotting of all the wildlife from the sky that could easily be seen during the 4x4 wheel game drive.

Fishing Sport

Akagera National Park is a good spot for travelers who love fishing. Akagera is known for having numerous lakes, such as Lake Ihema, Lake Rwanyakizinga, and Lake Shakani. Akagera National Park's most known lake for fishing is Lake Shakani, with catfish and tilapia.

The best time to visit Akgera National Park typically runs from June to August. This is because during the dry season, wild animals are so active that vegetation is less dense, which makes viewing wild animals easier. Also, from December to February, it is good for spotting wildlife species. During this season, animals always concentrate around water points.