Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear, expert guidance on gorilla permits, savanna game drives, packing essentials, health & safety protocols, and bespoke private travel across Rwanda and Uganda.
Gorilla Trekking Age & Permits
Minimum age is strictly 15 years. Standard permits are $1,500 USD in Rwanda (Volcanoes NP) and $800 USD in Uganda (Bwindi).
Best Time For Wildlife
Dry seasons from June–September and December–February deliver the easiest trekking trails and densest savanna wildlife gatherings.
Lake Kivu Safety & Waters
Lake Kivu is 100% free of bilharzia, hippos, and crocodiles, creating an idyllic fresh-water haven for open swimming and sunset kayaking.
Akagera is in eastern Rwanda, along the border with Tanzania. It is about 2.5–3 hours by road from Kigali, making it one of the most accessible safari destinations in East Africa.
Akagera is Rwanda’s only Big Five safari park and one of Africa’s greatest conservation comeback stories. Its mix of savannah, wetlands, lakes, and rolling hills supports diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and more.
Yes. Akagera is home to lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and leopards, making it a complete Big Five destination.
Popular activities include:
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Boat safaris on Lake Ihema
- Birdwatching
- Guided nature walks
- Behind-the-scenes conservation tours
- Community cultural experiences
Both options are available. You can:
- Book a guided game drive with a professional ranger
- Self-drive using your own 4x4 or a hired vehicle
Guides are recommended for the best wildlife sightings.
Akagera is open year-round, but the dry seasons (June–September and December–February) offer the best wildlife viewing because animals gather around water sources and vegetation is less dense.
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