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Akagera National Park

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A stark contrast from the terraced hills that characterize much of Rwanda, Akagera National Park is an area of low-lying grasslands, dotted with numerous swamps and lakes that follow the meandering course of the Akagera River. With its wide variety of habitats, Akagera National Park is not only scenic, but home to a diversity of plains game, including zebra, giraffe, buffalo, elephant and hyena.

Highlights

  • Encounter the rare and prehistoric shoebill stork
  • Explore vast Lake Ihema, home to a variety of water birds
  • A diverse range of habitats and biodiversity
  • The world's largest antelope species and thrilling leopard sightings
  • Witness the towering Mutumba Hills

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  • Fishing Icon Fishing
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Akagera National Park Map

Enriching encounters

ICONIC WILDLIFE

Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect in the Akagera National Park

  • Zebra
    Zebra
  • Spotted Hyena
    Spotted Hyena
  • Shoebill
    Shoebill
  • Maasai Giraffe
    Maasai Giraffe
  • Lion
    Lion
  • Leopard
    Leopard
  • Impala
    Impala
  • Hippo
    Hippo
  • Elephant
    Elephant
  • Crocodile
    Crocodile
  • Buffalo
    Buffalo
  • Black Rhino
    Black Rhino
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TRIPS TO INSPIRE

From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether it’s a bucket-list trip, marking a milestone, or a soul-stirring retreat, let this handpicked selection inspire your next escape.

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