Akagera Safari Camp is 112 km, a 2.5-hour drive from Kigali, perched right on the park's edge and separated from Akagera only by the boundary line, with clear views of Lake Ihema, where most of the wildlife congregates.
Rates are $205 single, $170 per person double occupancy.
It has the largest rooms of any accommodation inside or outside the park: 29 spacious en-suite cottages plus 1 family cottage, each with a private balcony.
It's also one of the few lodges outside the park with a discounted-entry partnership: 50% off the entrance fee on subsequent entries. An on-site helipad serves guests who'd rather fly in, and the surrounding coffee and banana plantations connect visitors to the life of the communities bordering the park.
Akagera Safari Camp is a strong fit for two kinds of travelers: those who c
| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Akagera National Park boundary |
| Distance & Access | 112 km / 2.5-hr drive from Kigali, or 25-min helicopter flight with on-site helipad |
| Room Types & Prices | Single: $205, Double: $170 per person, Family cottage: price not publicly listed, contact camp directly |
| Amenities | En-suite bathrooms, private balconies, 4G wifi, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, work desk |
| Entry Fee Perk | $100 for first entry, 50% discount on subsequent entries, rare for outside-park lodges |
| Setting | Perched directly on the park boundary with savannah and Lake Ihema views, surrounded by working coffee and banana plantations |
| Activities | Morning and afternoon boat safaris, full-day game drives (south to north and back), community excursions, Walk the Line (7 km guided walk along the park's 120 km boundary fence), Behind the Scenes tour of park conservation work |
| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Akagera National Park boundary |
| Distance & Access | 112 km / 2.5-hr drive from Kigali, or 25-min helicopter flight with on-site helipad |
| Room Types & Prices | Single: $205, Double: $170 per person |
| Amenities | En-suite bathrooms, private balconies, 4G wifi, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, work desk |
| Entry Fee Perk | $100 for first entry, 50% discount on subsequent entries, rare for outside-park lodges |
| Setting | Perched directly on the park boundary with savannah and Lake Ihema views, surrounded by working coffee and banana plantations |
| Activities | Morning and afternoon boat safaris, full-day game drives (south to north and back), community excursions, Walk the Line (7 km guided walk along the park's 120 km boundary fence), Behind the Scenes tour of park conservation work |
$205 - Double, $170 Half full board
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Double room: $320
Single room: $270
Best Price When You Book Direct
Flexible Cancellation Policy
Fully Refundable Within 24h
⏰
Limited Spots Available
⚠️ Popular Dates Filling Fast
Need Help? Ask a Question 0787-409-137
$270 Single | $320 Double
The cascading pool is terraced into the landscape and overlooks both the savannah plains and Lake Ihema. Evening dining includes bonfire dinners and a BBQ buffet by the campfire. Rooms feature king-size beds.
The 7:30am morning boat ride is only accessible to guests staying overnight in the south, either inside the park or at one of the few lodges outside it, with Akagera Safari Camp being the closest accommodation outside the boundary.
And it's after a long hot day of safari, when early starts and off-road hours have run their course, that the cool pool overlooking the park truly earns its place.
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Found a lodge outside Akagera for half the price of staying inside? Read this before you book. Written by Richard Rwabutogo, Rwanda's former Tourism Destination Manager, this guide breaks down every accommodation option inside and outside the park, the entrance fee math most travelers miss, and how to match your lodge to your safari plan.
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Instalment Payment Options
Split the cost—without paying more. Reserve your stay for 10% down, pay the rest on arrival.
Choose Akagera Safari Camp if you looking to save without compromising on the safari experience of if the inside accommodations are fully booked. The camp is also ideal for this who plan to arrive past 17:30 when the park when the park is closing down.
What else comes with Akagera Safari Camp:
The Afternoon Boat Safari
All boat safaris operate on Lake Ihema in the park's southern section, near Akagera Game Lodge. Visitors can book morning or afternoon boat rides.
The Conservation Experiences
Walk the Line fence patrols, Behind the Scenes park operations, and community cultural visits—only run from the south. Overnight guests only.
Flexible Arrival Times
Located at the park's southern entrance boubdary, you can check in even late at night—unlike park lodges that require arrival between 13:00 and 17:00.
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Day 1
Day 1 - 2:30 PM – Afternoon Boat Ride
Arrive at Akagera national Park and conduct a short safari as you head towards Lake Ihema for your 1 hr boat ride.
4:30 PM – Short Safari - South
After you boat ride conduct a short safari south for 1.5hrs as you head towards the Akagera Safari Camp and check-in by 18:00.Dinner and overnight at Camp
Day 2
09:00 AM – Full Day South to North Safari
Begin your exploration of southern Akagera National Park. Most sightings happen along the game drive tracks or around the shores of the southern lakes, where animals come to drink and cool off.
12:00 PM – Lunch at Tanzania's Border
Enjoy lunch at the Lake Mihindi picnic site on the Tanzanian border, overlooking the landscape — keep an eye out for waterborne animals and birds.
13:00 - Explore the north
Explore the nothern part of Akagera Kilala Plains, here is where most wildlife is concentrated especially predators and your visibility is unhindered. Exit using the nothern gate by around 16:00 to arrive in Kigali by 19:30
Your Questions, Answered
Standard rooms are $310 for double occupancy and $270 for single. The family suite is $700 and accommodates up to 5 people. A conservation levy of $20 per room per night applies.
Children aged 0–5 stay free. Ages 7–12 are charged at 50%.
$20 per room per night, charged separately. This goes directly to Akagera National Park.
During high season — June through October and December 20th to January 5th — early booking is strongly advised as rooms sell out quickly. Outside of these periods, availability is generally better but booking ahead is always recommended.
Found a lodge outside Akagera for half the price of staying inside? Read this before you book. Written by Richard Rwabutogo, Rwanda's former Tourism Destination Manager, this guide breaks down every accommodation option inside and outside the park, the entrance fee math most travelers miss, and how to match your lodge to your safari plan.
2-Day Akagera Safari with Boat Ride
Location: Akagera National Park
Duration: 1 day
Sightings: Over 90% BIG 5
Intensity: Level 2
Price/ person: $1,100 for 1 , $700 for 2, $650 for 3, $600 for 4+ pax
$320 Double $270 Single
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