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We went to Akagera with our own vehicle, a 4x4 would be strongly recommended as the roads can be muddy, especially in the north.
This is one of the few parks where they do not insist on a guide and we spent 6 hours - it was not enough time!
We saw many hippos, elephants, zebras, antelope and a giraffe, they have recently released 7 lions and plan to have further releases.
There are several lakes in the park and it is possible to go fishing for an additional fee, we didnt catch anything but this may be due to me being a bit shy fishing about 60m from a hippo!!
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The park appears very well run, we saw several groups of rangers and the whole area is fenced.
It is possible to exit through the northern gate but you can only enter at the southern gate.
Make sure you allow at least six hours and there is a lot to see.
Chased by an elephant (safely), watched one of the newly reintroduced lionesses eat her warthog, giraffes necking, the plains filled with animals....terrific!
The park has a range of terrains and routes, none of which were busy, all of which we saw animals.
They are doing a fantastic job on reintroduction of lion, soon to be rhino, and we were incredibly lucky to also see leopard and elephant.
Visiting in December meant that the park was green, but short grass in the main, so we could still see the maximum number of animals.
Fabulous accommodation in Ruzizi lodge, simple but beautifully secluded and peaceful.
I would recommend it to everyone
I can't say enough good about this park!
If I had to recommend any park that I've visited in east Africa this would be it.
We say more game here in 6 hours than we experienced in several days of viewing in Uganda/Tanzania...and the scenery is BEAUTIFUL!
Don't miss if you have a day to spare in Rwanda!
Elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, kopi, mongoose, birds, hippos, etc.
Incredible!
Bizidanny Tours was absolutely great.
They handled all the details and responded to our many questions very quickly.
Our guide was Magezi and he showed us the park and answered all our questions.
We saw hippos, crocs, wart hogs, monkeys, baboons, giraffes and even an elephant.
We stayed overnight at the tent lodge which was wonderful.
I give this tour company five stars.
The park is very nice, a lot of animals, especially antilopes, zebras, girafes and hippo.
We were there in a rainy day, so we did't see the crocodiles (they like the sun).
There are many elephants and about 8 lions, but we did not have the chance to see them.
We saw a beautiful leopard instead.
It would be recommended to visit the national park in the dry season, because even if you drive a 4x4 car, there are parts of the road difficult to use.
We've got stucked in the mud for half an hour and it was quite difficult to get out, but it was a nice adventure to walk on the slippery road, to search branches and rocks, to push the car... the entrance in the park in only through the south gate, the exit can be chosen: south or north gate.
If you get lost or you don't get out of the park until 6PM (except when you have accomodation in the park and you stay over night, which you have to declare at the reception at your arrival), a rescue team will search you.
The entry fee is 35US$/pax for foreigners (7$/pax for local people, 25$ for foreign residents) and there are many options for activities and accomodation.
You can see more info on the official website.
Akagera park boasts some stunning views!
There are quite a few species to be found.
Recently a few lions were imported but I did not spot them.
Watch out for the elephants, apparently they are quite grumpy in this park :)
This is a fun and amazing place to visit.
We had an excellent tour guide who spotted an elephant from across the lake as well as numerous giraffes, impalas, antelopes, zebras, baboons, monkeys, hippopotamus, and many more.
The park is large and takes several hours to tour.
We also stayed at the Akagera Lodge which provided excellent service and food.
The rooms were clean and comfortable.
We were able to see baboons when we came out in the morning.
There is a large pool, patio, firepit, and playground.
We did night safari and a day safari and loved every minute of both.
We saw so many animals and that was before the lions took up residence so there is even more reason to go now.
I think you need a guide, especially the first time you go.
You can do it in a day trip from Kigali but I suspect you'd need to get up about 4am.
We enjoyed two nights camping at Akagera (one night each at both ridge campsites, not the one by the lake) and driving and seeing game all over the park.
The game is mostly in the north and it takes hours of driving to get around and see them, but we enjoyed ourselves and will go back.
I've visited here after it brought lions in from SA but was not able to see them.
The view of the park was gorgeous.
Million hills and cohabiting antelopes!
Thisis an amzing small park compare to other countries, but you will have the impression to be in a beatiful well cared garden.
The tour is one way, I mean you enter from the South and you exit the north gate.
Most of animals are at north indeed.
And now also lions.
I will come again
The park is not as well stocked as some areas of Africa, but the mountain and lakeside drives afford different species viewing opportunities.
We did'nt see cats, although some lions had been released in the days prior to our visit, and only one very angry elephant.
The guides are knowledgeable when you check in at the visitor centre, and you can easily self drive with a 4x4.
Some alternative overnight options, mostly camping (now with electric fences) or Akagera Game Lodge
This National Park has a lot to offer.
We stayed at Rizuzi Tented Camp and it was excellent.
Try to do a full-day safari in order to see as many animals as you can.
Akagera is not as spectacular as the large parks in Kenya and Tanzania.
You see more individual animals or smaller groups, may be up to ten hippos or gazelles in a little herd.
Against all advices to start early in the morning, we found more animals in the late afternoon, when they go to the lakes to drink.
Also try to head to the north of the park as fast as possible.
The south is bush land, difficult to see the animals there.
Be prepared for a bumpy six hour drive in a 4x4 till the north gate.
A lot of Rwandans are ready to go with you in their own car, which may cost around 200 US for the trip.
You have to add entrance fees to the park plus the guide (check rates in the internet at RDB).
Around 35 US per person in September 2015.
Bottles of drinking water are available in the cafe in the visitors centre at the south entrance, where you have to get in and get your guide (1,000 RWF per liter).
The map of the park is 2,500 RWF at the gift shop.
We saw no elephants in the dry season.
They seem to be more frequent along the roads in the wet season.
Roads may be more difficult to pass though.
Akagera National Park has great views and a lake.
when i visited there were very few animals but i understand that since then they have started restocking and restoring the park to ensure the visitors have a great experience.
A small park with beautiful lakes and view points .Quiet which makes for good viewing.
A good assortment of wildlife including an elephant with a sad history.Was given a good introduction to the park by 1 of the Guides and then spent 1 1/2 days travelling around it.
Absolutely amazing experience!
We saw tons of gazelle and other antelopes, warthogs, zebras, a few hippos, water buffalo, bald eagles and other exotic birds, and survived a close encounter with an elephant who we had seen earlier in the brush but on our way back he was strolling down the (one-lane) dirt road.
Needless to say we backed up slowly until he/she finally left the road to head for the lake.
Sadly we did not see any giraffe, although most people do, and the newly introduced lions are still hiding out.
It's a long drive from south to north, and there are no conveniences (aka restrooms), so be forwarned.
You can do as the animals do when you find a clear spot but you run the risk of Tse Tse flies and mosquitos.
This game park is one of Rwanda's hidden gems.
Most travelers skip Akagera in favor of the same of the more high profile parks in Kenya and Tanzania, which I think is a mistake.
This is a wonderful, unspoiled spot with most of all of the animals you want to see without the crowds.
When we were there, we did a 6 hour game drive and only saw one other vehicle!
My driver and I arrived at around 8:00 am at Akagera Park.
It took a little more than two hours to arrive there from Kigali.
We have been told by a park guide that we might not see many animals close to the entrance, because they prefer to be close to the lakes.
Fortunately, they decided otherwise.
I could see different kind of animals from the beginning, including hippos and buffalos.