Akagera National Park was designated as a wildlife protected area in 1932 by the Belgian colonial government, making it the oldest national park in Rwanda and among the oldest on the African continent.
The park is under the management of the Akagera Management Company, a joint partnership between the Rwanda Development Board and African Parks who took over the management of the park in 2010.
The tremendous conservation efforts of the AMC have brought Akagera National Park to the front-line of tourism in Rwanda from the ruins the 1994 Rwanda Genocide had subjected it to.
Some of the notable efforts include the re-introduction of extinct animal species back into the park like the Black and White Rhinos and the African Lions.
The park now receives visitors from all around the world.
Park Gates of Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park has only 2 gates, 1 for entry and the other for exit.
Kiyonza Gate (South Gate)
This is the main entrance and the only gate of entry to Akagera National Park.
It is situated in the South end of the park near the park’s headquarters in Kayonza district.
The gate is approximately a 2-3-hour drive from Kigali city, the capital of Rwanda.
All visitors to the park use this gate for entry.
The South gate can also be used for exit.
Nyungwe Gate (North Gate)
This gate is used for exit only. It is situated at the far North end of Akagera National Park in Nyagatare district.
Visitors staying at Magashi Tented Luxury Camp are the only ones who use the North gate for entry.
The park’s gate is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Upon entry, you are to register your vehicle and make your entry payments, and at your time of exiting the park, you have to present a receipt for proof of payment.
Visit Akagera National Park for a true African safari, for the park is a proud home to the most sought-after African Big 5 animals: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and the endangered rhino.
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