Akagera National Park is the largest in Rwanda (1,085km²), lying in the north east of the country. It contains three types of habitat, stretching across a vast expanse of low-lying mountains and savannah plains, but also the lakes and wetlands of the Kagera River, the largest protected Wetland in Central Africa. Crocodiles and hippos wallow in the park’s watery basins, predators prowl through its acacia groves, and elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and other animals roam across its grassy plains, an ideal setting for game viewing.

Although previously forgotten, thanks to some aspiring vision by the Rwandan government, this park is gradually returning to its former glory, most notably with the reintroduction of Lions and Eastern Black Rhinos, to give it a Big 5 status. Visitors can expect to find large animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Zebra, Giraffe and 12 species of antelope including the graceful impala, as well as a small but important population of leopards and spotted hyenas. Smaller predators to be found include mongooses, serval cats and side striped- jackals and primate lovers should look out for olive baboons & vervet monkeys.