Akagera National Park for self-drive Safaris in Rwanda. This is the park where you can go for wildlife day tours on a self-drive trip. Rent a 4×4 car from Kigali and take a drive of 2 and a half hours from the capital. Experience a classic African Wildlife Safari in Akagera National Park in the Eastern region of Rwanda. Akagera National Park in Rwanda with all the big five, with extensive Savannah grasslands, is common for day tours in Rwanda.
Self-drive safaris here are possible because the park has well-marked roads and trucks you can follow. We recommend having a 4×4 and getting a chance to get close to the wilderness in Akagera. Many species of animals like giraffes, Rhinos among others can be seen. Water birds and sunbirds can be seen in open plains and along lake shores. Choose Africa choose adventure
Akagera National Park and Camping Safaris
Book a trip for Akagera Safaris on a self drive holiday and camping. There are several campsites within the park and outside the park where you can have outdoor camping. We have camping options: a rooftop tent on a 4×4 Jeep available at reasonable prices. You can have ground camping tents – These are waterproof and reliable even during rainy days. Akagera National Park is one of the exciting places in Rwanda for when camping safaris tourist opt for. The park is 1122 square kilometres in radius, gazetted in 1934 by the colonial government. This is the only Savannah National Park in Rwanda, and so wildlife is more protected here for tourism efforts. When you stay in the campsites near or inside the park, you have great chances of encountering some of the wildlife in this park.
Akagera National Park offers a wide range of safari activities. They include boat rides, day and night game drives, camping, fishing at Lake Ihema and community experiences. Staying in Akagera or touring Akagera National Park will contribute directly to the long-term sustainability of the park and also support the lives of the neighbourhood communities in line with wildlife conservation for generations.
Choose camping in Akagera National Park with a rooftop tent. Book a 4×4 for your holiday in Rwanda and save on holiday expenses. We have Land Cruisers which lift two double tents for 4 people on camping. Akagera is the only National park in Rwanda where you can go on camping trips. Lodges in and around Akagera are high-end, so cut the costs with camping. Choose Rwanda wildlife safaris and include other Self drive tours over the border in Uganda for more adventures.