Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is Rwanda's only Big Five destination, stretching along the Tanzanian border in the east of the country. Its landscape of open savannah, rolling hills, papyrus swamps, and a chain of lakes fed by the Akagera River supports lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and giraffes, alongside more than 500 recorded bird species. Boat safaris on Lake Ihema are a highlight, offering close-up views of hippos and crocodiles alongside classic game drives.