The Difference Between a Safari and
a Story of a Lifetime
AKAGERA SAFARI
Planning a Safari Shouldn't Be a Gamble
Most travelers don’t know whom to trust or if they’ll see the wildlife they dreamed of. At Akagera Safari, we understand the frustration of leaving Akagera National Park without seeing what you came for.
One thing changes everything: Your Guide. With us, it’s never left to chance.
- Share your dream safari with us.
- We pair you with a guide who’s an expert in tracking what matters most to you.
- See what you came for. Powered by our Live Sightings Network®. We update our guides in real-time with radio + GPS backup.
You only get one chance to do this right. Don’t waste your safari on a guessing guide. You could miss what you came for.
Our expert guides put you in the right place at the right time so you come home with unforgettable memories, stunning photos, and a safari story worth telling.
Akagera National Park
Akagera had lost two-thirds of its land, rhinos were poached out entirely, and the last lion seen was poisoned in 2016. Today it has 72 lions, 183 rhinos, 176 elephants and received 67,661 visitors in 2025.
National Geographic named Akagera one of The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2026.
This is not a recovery. It is a resurrection.
Read our complete guide to Akagera National Park
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Track wildlife with expert interpretive guides.
Our interpretive guides turn a safari in Akagera National Park from simple sightings into a living story. You track wildlife by reading footprints, listening to calls, and noticing subtle signs as your guide reveals their meaning. With deep knowledge of animal behavior and ecology, we help you see not just what’s there but why it matters. Every clue becomes a connection, every moment a discovery.
Don't Waste Your Safari
We Know Where the Wild things Are
One day. Four ecosystems. The Big 5.
A 1 Day Akagera National Park Safari starts In the south where you’ll find lakes and shrublands filled with hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. As you head north, the wetlands and open plains are the best places to spot lions and rhinos.
Our guides are in the park every day and know exactly where to find the animals. Most of our guests see all of the Big 5 in just one day, and we guarantee you will too.
As night arrives, the park transforms.
Animals that hid from the daytime heat begin to emerge. With the help of spotlights, park rangers can spot elusive creatures such as bush babies, civets, genets, and leopards.
A night safari in Akagera increases your chances of spotting the illusive leopards which mostly hunt at night.
What You Missed on Land You Just Might Find on Water
Akagera boat safaris give you a different perspective.
Out on Lake Ihema, Rwanda's second largest lake, wildlife appears from angles no game drive can reach. The lake is home to one of the highest concentrations of hippos in East Africa.
Other big animals such as buffalo, elephant, and antelope also come to to drink and take a dip. Different boat departures provide different experiences, scenery and the animals you see.
Birding enthusiasts cannot afford to skip the boat trip.
Akagera has over 500 recorded species, and the wetlands are home to many of the rarest. The shoebill stork is one of the most sought-after birds in the world.
Morning trips give you the best odds, as shoebills feed early near the papyrus. No promises, it is the least sighted bird, but if you want a shot at it, the boat is your best chance.
Akagera's only Group Safari
Solo travelers figured this out first. Your friends won't commit. Don't need a whole vehicle for yourself? That's why this exists. No waiting. No empty seats to pay for. No trying to convince your group chat to finally pick a date.
Its Your Turn
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