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Introduction about this page
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Where we are
Close to Kigali, Akagera is a convenient and beautiful park to visit. It can be a short getaway for those living in Rwanda, in combination with Nyungwe or an easy itinerary add-on before or after visiting the gorillas.
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Getting Here
It’s a two-hour drive from Kigali to the Park’s main (southern access) gate. Also accessible by scheduled or charter helicopter. A 4×4 vehicle is recommended in the wet season
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Wildlife Returns
Thanks to reintroductions of lion (2015), eastern black rhino (2017) and southern white rhino (2021; the largest single rhino translocation to date), and good management, wildlife in Akagera is thriving.
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The Weather
Akagera has an extremely pleasant climate. Temperatures vary little throughout the year, remaining consistently warm during the day and cool at night.