Big 5 Safari Game Drive

A visit to Akagera National Park in Rwanda can include game drives, boat trips on Lake Ihema, and guided walks, with options for self-driving or hiring a guide. The park is known for its diverse wildlife, including the “Big Five” (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos) and over 480 bird species.

The following offers do NOT include the permits/entrance/park fees!

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Pricing for Akagera National Park:

Entry fee / self-drive permit per Person	1 Day Price ŮSD
Rwandan/EAC Citizen	16
Rwandan/EAC Resident	50
International Visitor	100
Rwandan/EAC Citizen children 6-12	11
Rwanda/EAC Resident children 6 – 2	30
International Visitor children 6 – 12	50
Pan-African (out of EAC)	50
Pan-African/EAC Resident	25
Pan-African children 6 – 12	30
Pan-African children 6 – 12/EAC Resident	15

Children 5 and under are free of charge, no entry fee or activities fees apply. Activity fees rates for children
are applicable for 6 – 12 year olds. 13 year olds and above pay adult rates for entry fees and activities.
Entry fees are not charged beyond 3 nights for up to one week

Other fees	USD
Vehicle / Minibus (Rwandan/EAC registered)	10
Omnibus / bus / overlander (Rwa/EAC reg.)	20
Vehicle / Minibus (Foreign registered)	40
Omnibus / bus / overlander (Foreign reg.)	100

Boat trips are scheduled at the following times:
o 7:30 – 8:30 am
o 9:00 – 10:00 am
o 3:00 – 4:00 pm
o 4:30 – 6:00 pm (sunset trip)
Private boat trips can be organised and are charged at a flat rate for the boat, not per person. These should
be booked at non-scheduled times starting between 10.30am – 1.30pm.

For any special request/individual itenary/group discount etc., please

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Activities

• Game drives: Explore the park in a vehicle to see wildlife. Both day and night game drives are available, with the option to hire a park guide for better animal tracking.
• Boat trips: A boat excursion on Lake Ihema offers unique views of hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Trips are scheduled throughout the day, and private trips can also be arranged.
• Behind-the-scenes tour: This tour at the park headquarters provides insight into the park’s management and conservation efforts.
• Fishing: Spend a relaxing day fishing on Lake Shakani, with the option to camp overnight and cook your catch.
• Cultural experiences: Engage with local communities near the park to learn about Rwandan culture, such as cow milking and local food preparation.
• “Walk the Line” tour: Walk along a portion of the park’s fence with a community escort to learn about conservation and park management. 

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Planning your visit

Best time to visit

• The dry season, from June to September, is ideal for wildlife viewing, as animals gather around water sources and the vegetation is thinner.
• A shorter dry spell between mid-December and mid-February is also a good time to visit. 

Getting there

• Akagera is located about 110 kilometers (68 miles) east of Kigali, and the drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
• You can drive yourself or arrange a tour with us.
• For a quicker trip, Akagera Aviation offers flights to the park. 

What to bring

• Passport or ID
• Lightweight, breathable clothes, avoid bright colors and black or dark blue because they attract Tsetse flies
• Comfortable walking shoes or Safariboots
• Hat or cap
• Light Jacket or sweater
• Rain Jacket or Poncho
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• Camera or Smartphone

Booking and permits

Fees vary based on residency status and age. Overnight visitors pay an entry fee per night, with discounts for longer stays. Day visitors must pay the entry fee for each day they enter. IMPORTANT NOTICE: you have to leave the park by 6 PM. Not even a minute late is allowed without a fine of 60 USD!