Akagera National Park fees

Akagera National Park fees are structured in a way that the longer a visitor stays at the park, the less they pay in terms of entrance fees. For instance, a visitor staying beyond 3 nights at the park is not charged for entry after the 3rd day/night up to a week. Perhaps this is unknown to many tourists who have severally been seen visiting Rwanda for only Gorilla trekking and considering an extension to Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania for the Big Five wildlife safari.

Looking at Akagera National Park fees, it is cheaper taking up both Gorilla trekking and a Wildlife Safari with in Rwanda. Apart from missing out on the bounty of attractions that Akagera National Park has to offer, they incur more costs in terms of flights and other transport expenses. Akagera is a savannah national park in Rwanda hosting the Big Five and many other wildlife species including birds. The park is located 2 hours from Kigali airport and capital city, making a 1 day trip possible for tourists who can’t stay longer.

Akagera National Park fees for entrance

Visitor Category Rate in US dollars Remarks
International visitor/tourist 100

150

200

1st day/ 1 night stay

2 nights stay at the park

3 nights at the park

Rwanda/EAC Foreign Resident 50

75

100

1st day/ 1 night stay

2nd day/ 2 nights stay

3 nights at the park

Rwandan/EAC Citizen 16 (RWF 15,000)

24 (RWF 22,500)

21 (RWF 20,000)

1st day/ 1 night stay

2 nights stay at the park

3 nights at the park

Rwandan/EAC child 6-12 yrs 11 (RWF 10,000)

16 (RWF 15,000)

21 (RWF 20,000)

1st day/ 1 night stay

2 nights stay at the park

3 nights at the park

Rwandan/EAC Resident Child 6-12 yrs 30

45

60

1st day/ 1 night stay

2 nights stay at the park

3 nights at the park

International visitor’s child 6-12 yrs 50

75

100

1st day/ 1 night stay

2 nights stay at the park

3 nights at the park

Africans outside EAC 50

75

100

1st day/ 1 night stay

2 nights stay at the park

3 nights at the park

Notes:

  • Entrance fees are not charged beyond 3 nights for up to a week
  • Entry fees are inclusive of self-drive game viewing safaris
  • Children aged 5 or below do not pay entrance fees.
  • Children charged for entry and activities are those between 6 and 12 years. 13 years and above are considered at the adults’ rates.
  • Proof of one’s residency status is only by documentation; otherwise, international visitor fees might be charged.
  • AMC – Akagera Management Company.

Prices/fees for Akagera National Park activities

Activity Duration Price Remarks
Night game drive 2.5 hours 40 Adult

25 Child

-Min.2/Max.7

-Includes vehicle, driver & guide.

-Operated by AMC

Fishing Per day 25 Adult

15 Child

Own equipment
Boat trip (scheduled for morning/day) 1 hour 35 Adult

20 Child

Max. 11 Pax
Boat trip (scheduled sunset trip) 1 hour 45 Adult

30 Child

Max. 11 Pax
Boat trip (Private) 1 hour 180 per boat Max. 11 Pax
Camping A night 25 Adult

15 Child

Per person
Camping at Mihindi Campsite A night 50 Adult

30 Child

Per person
Behind the scenes Tour 1.5 hours 25 Adult

15 Child

180 Group rate

Min 4 Pax

 

8+ Pax

Day Game drive 5 hours Max 180 Group rate -Vehicle, driver, guide

-Max. 7 Pax

-Operated by AMC

Walk the Line (Walk along the fence) 2 hours 7 KMs 30 Adult

20 Child

Min 3 Pax
Community cultural tours Half day 30 Adult

20 Child

-Min. 3 Pax

-various activities offered.

Notes:

  • Children aged 5 or below are not charged for activities
  • For game drives operated by AMC, pick up and drop off locations are with in the south of the park only. Half day drives are from 6.30am to 11.30am and afternoon from 12 – 5PM. Full day drives are from 6.30am to 5pm.
  • Night game drives are only available at the south of the park and begin at 5.30pm to around 8 or 8.30PM.

Vehicle entry fees

Minibus (Rwandan/EAC registered) 10
Omnibus/bus/overlander (Rwandan/EAC registered) 20
Minibus (Foreign registered) 40
Omnibus (Foreign registered) 100

Annual Park entry Pass

Rwandan/EAC Citizen Single Pass RWF 95,000
Rwandan/EAC Citizens Couples Pass RWF 150,000
Rwandan/EAC Citizens Family Pass RWF 205,000
Rwanda/EAC Resident Single Pass 300
Rwanda/EAC Residents Couples Pass 500
Rwanda/EAC Residents Family Pass 700

Guides – Park guides and Community Freelance Guides

Guide for self-drive game drive 25 per guide

40 per guide

Half day

Full day

Notes:

  • Park guides picked up from the reception before 9.am and returned at the same reception within 5 hours shall be considered as half day activity.
  • Guides picked up from the reception after 9am shall be considered full day if returned after 12pm/midday.
  • Guides picked up at the reception and travelling with the guests through the park, exiting from the north, will be charged for a full day, regardless of the time taken.
  • Visitors wishing to exit from the north with a guide, they must drop the guide at Kayonza where he will be able to catch public transport back to the park. Transport fees for the guide in this case shall be covered by the park. If a visitor can’t drop the guide at Kayonza, you are required to cover the guide’s transport fee from the north gate to Kayonza. This doesn’t exceed RWF 5,000.
  • If a guide is requested to accompany a visitor to Karenge Bush Camp overnight, an additional fee of RWF 20,000 is applied for the guide’s accommodation and food at Karenge.

Other Park fees in Akagera

  • Hiring a tent: 6-man 3mx3m canvas tent at the south sites—————–$20
  • Recovery fee: Breakdown or assistance from the park————————$70
  • Recovery fee Coasters: Breakdown or assistance from the park————$150
  • Fines: For breaking any park rules and regulations—————————–$150
  • Landing fee: Per landing with in the park——————————————$50
  • Research fee: Management must be contacted prior to any research——$200
  • Ranger fees: Assisting researchers per day—————————————–$25.

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