Akagera National Park Prices and Entrance Fees 2026 & 2027
Akagera National Park is managed by African Parks in partnership with Rwanda Development Board. All park fees are set by Akagera Management Company (AMC) and go directly toward conservation, anti-poaching operations, and the community programmes that have made Rwanda's wildlife comeback one of the most watched stories in Africa. When you pay to enter Akagera, you are funding the lions that were extinct here twenty-five years ago.
This page carries the current 2025 fee schedule. Fees are quoted in USD. The park is cashless — payment is by MTN MoMo, Direct Pay Online (DPO), bank transfer, or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
Park Entry Fees
The entry fee covers self-drive game viewing and is charged per person per day — or per night for visitors sleeping inside the park. There is a meaningful discount built in for longer stays: the fee reduces by 50% on the second and third nights, and nights beyond the third are free for stays of up to one week.
Visitors staying outside the park and entering each day are charged the day visitor rate each time they enter.
Scheduled boat trip times: 7:30–8:30am · 9:00–10:00am · 3:00–4:00pm · 4:30–6:00pm (sunset). Private boat trips run at non-scheduled times between 10:30am and 1:30pm.
Night drives begin at 5:30pm and run until approximately 8:00–8:30pm. Pick-up and drop-off is at your accommodation. Available in the south of the park and at Karenge Bush Camp.
AMC game drives pick up and drop off within the south of the park only. Half-day options run 6:30–11:30am or 12:00–5:00pm. Full-day runs 6:30am–5:00pm.
Guide Fees
You do not need a guide to self-drive Akagera — but hiring one changes the experience significantly. Park and community freelance guides know where the lions denned last week. They know which section of Lake Ihema holds the largest hippo pod. That knowledge is worth $40 for a full day.
| Guide Service | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Self-drive guide half day | 25 |
| Self-drive guide full day | 40 |
Timing rule: Guides collected before 9am and returned within 5 hours are charged at the half-day rate. Guides collected after 9am are charged the full day unless returned before midday. Guides collected after midday are charged half day. If your route exits through the north gate, the full-day rate applies regardless of time — you will need to drop the guide at Kayonza for their return transport.
Camping Fees
Akagera has camping in the south of the park and the premium Mihindi Campsite, which includes breakfast.
| Camping Type | Adult (USD) | Child 6-12 (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard camping south sites | 25 | 15 |
| Camping Rwandan nationals | 15 | 10 |
| Mihindi Campsite (breakfast included) | 50 | 30 |
| Mihindi Rwandan nationals (breakfast included) | 40 | 20 |
Tent hire (6-man canvas tent, south sites) is available at $30 per tent. Bedding and camping equipment are not included.
Annual Passes
For Kigali residents and frequent visitors, the annual pass pays for itself quickly. It covers unlimited entry for one year and includes a 10% discount on all park activities. Vehicle fees and activity fees are not included in the pass price.
| Pass Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Rwandan / EAC Citizen Single | RWF 95000 |
| Rwandan / EAC Citizen Couple | RWF 150000 |
| Rwandan / EAC Citizen Family | RWF 205000 |
| Rwandan / EAC Resident Single | USD 300 |
| Rwandan / EAC Resident Couple | USD 500 |
| Rwandan / EAC Resident Family | USD 700 |
Other Fees
| Fee | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tent hire (6-man canvas south sites) | 30 |
| Recovery / breakdown assistance | 70 |
| Recovery coasters | 150 |
| Park rule violation fine | 150 |
| Landing fee (aircraft) | 50 |
| Research fee | 200 |
| Ranger assistance per day | 25 |
| Commercial filming / photography per day | 400 |
Cancellation Policy
Bookings for activities require written cancellation. Charges are:
- More than 30 days before arrival: 20% of total
- More than 7 days before arrival: 30% of total
- Less than 7 days before arrival: 50% of total
- After the activity was due to commence: 100% of total
If the park cancels due to weather or operational reasons, a full refund is given. No refunds for no-shows or late arrivals.
How to Book
To book activities or pre-pay entry fees, contact the park directly or use Akagera's Booking Form.
For guided safaris, game drives, boat trips, and night drives booked through Akagera Safari, all park fees are included in your tour price and handled on your behalf, no added costs. View our Akagera safari options
