Kigali to Akagera National Park

The drive takes approximately 2.5 hours covering 130 km. The road is paved all the way to the park gate. Inside the park, expect slower driving on dirt tracks.

Yes, self-drive game drives are permitted. You will need a 4x4 vehicle. The park provides a map at the gate showing all drivable routes and key animal sighting areas. A guide can also be hired at the gate for $30.

A 4x4 vehicle is essential for driving inside the park. We recommend a Land Cruiser Prado or Safari Land Cruiser. The tarmac road from Kigali to the gate can be covered in any vehicle, but you will not be able to do game drives without 4WD.

Foreign non-resident adults pay $50 per person, with a $15 vehicle fee. Night game drives cost $50 and boat safaris $40. Children aged 6-12 receive a 50% discount, and children under 6 enter free.

Yes, a day trip is possible if you leave Kigali early (around 5:30 AM) and enter the park at the southern gate by 8 AM. This gives you a full day for game driving before the gate closes at 6 PM. However, an overnight stay allows for morning and afternoon drives.

Yes, options include Magashi Camp (luxury), Ruzizi Tented Lodge (mid-range), and Karenge Bush Camp (budget camping). There are also lodges just outside the park. Book accommodation in advance, especially during peak season (June-September).