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Akagera National Park, Rwanda

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Akagera National Park is Rwanda's largest protected wetland ecosystem, located in the east of the country along the border with Tanzania. The park encompasses a mosaic of savannah, woodland, lakes, and swamps fed by the Akagera River, making it one of the most biodiverse parks in East Africa. It is home to the Big Five — including lions and black rhinos reintroduced in recent years — alongside elephants, hippos, and over 500 bird species. Travellers visit for classic game drives, boat safaris on Lake Ihema, and the chance to experience a recovering wilderness success story in a compact, accessible destination.

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£550 retail with Kawira Safaris Ltd → £335 self-launched

Akagera National Park, Rwanda · 2 days

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Self-Launched Akagera National Park Safari from Kigali

A DIY version of Kawira Safaris' 2-day Akagera safari. Catch a shared/public bus to Kayonza, grab a seat on a park-run game drive or share a 4WD with other travellers, camp at Mihindi Campsite inside the park, and take the Lake Ihema boat trip independently. Park fees are the single biggest cost (£40 for foreign visitors per day), so the savings here come from skipping the private driver-guide and joining shared game drives.

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