Akagera Game Lodge is a popular accommodation facility within Akagera National Park and sits on the southern side of the Protected Area (only 5 kilometers from the southern gate). Situated along the Eastern border of Rwanda, Akagera National Park is over 1122 square kilometers in size hence making it the largest Park in Rwanda.
Given that it is the only savannah-dominated Protected Area in the land of a thousand hills (Rwanda), finding a perfect place to stay while discovering the wildlife is important. Few places will offer a real sense of the wilderness than Akagera game Lodge, hence the reason it is one of visitors’ preferred choices of accommodation.
Staying at Akagera Game Lodge comes with a lot of exciting experiences but nothing beats the excitement of being introduced to the plethora of wildlife such as lions, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, Topis, giraffes, leopards, spotted hyenas, and many others as well as lots of birds especially papyrus gonoleks, shoebill storks, grey-crowned cranes, Papyrus gonolek, Kingfishers, Red-faced Barbet, cattle egrets, African fish eagles, pelicans, and others.
Akagera Game Lodge is comfortably set on a hill in the southern part of Akagera National Park, thus offering guests the chance to take in breathtaking views of the different ecosystems especially the sweeping savannah plains and beautiful Lakes- the large Lake Ihema and the smaller Lake Shikani.
Akagera Game Lodge Rooms
Akagera Game Lodge is the largest accommodation facility used by Akagera National Pak visitors offering up to 60 air-conditioned rooms that come in different categories (in single, double and twin bed configurations). Each of these rooms has a private bathroom and is designed in contemporary Rwandese style thus making them ideal for both business and leisure travelers.
Akagera Game Lodge Standard rooms
The 27 Akagera Game Lodge standard rooms are designed in contemporary décor and are in double or twin bed configurations with en-suite bathrooms. Guests staying in these rooms are also offered laundry services, local and International adaptors, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat screen TV with satellite channels, hair dryers, air-conditioning, in-room safe, a mini-fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Akagera Game Lodge Balcony Rooms
Staying in any of the 29 Akagera Game Lodge Balcony rooms means having a private balcony for relaxing while taking in views of the savannah plains or the Lake. The rooms are in twin and double bed configurations and also have private bathrooms, as well as all the other amenities in all Akagera Game Lodge rooms.
Akagera Game Lodge Balcony Suite
The only Akagera Game Lodge Balcony suite was specially designed in contemporary African décor and has a private bathroom, and a spacious lounge area for relaxing after a long day of discovering Akagera National Park through game drives, bush walks, behind the scene experience, and boat rides. An in-room safe, hair dryer, tea/coffee-making machine, and air-conditioning are also provided in the Balcony Suite.
Akagera Game Lodge Presidential suite
The presidential suite has two en-suite bedrooms accommodating a maximum of four guests. Its master bedroom features an exclusive patio overlooking the lush Valleys and rolling hills. There is also a private and fully-fitted kitchen, a sitting/dining area for over 10 guests, a private lounge area as well as all the other amenities in the Presidential Suite.
Akagera Game Lodge facilities/services
There is a spacious restaurant for Akagera Game Lodge guests’ delicious meals made from locally sourced organic ingredients and spices. The fully stocked bar offers a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as beer, cocktails, spirits, Champagne, and Wine, while the conference center is designed for guests who wish to have leisure while on business. There is a beautiful pool deck for unwinding and cool off after a long day of Akagera National Park activities.