When many travelers imagine an African safari, they picture vast golden savannahs, a safari vehicle moving quietly through the grasslands, and wildlife appearing on the horizon as the morning sun rises. But you don't have to travel far across East Africa to experience that magic.
In eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park offers an unforgettable wildlife experience where savannah landscapes, lakes, wetlands and woodland come together to create one of Rwanda's most remarkable safari destinations. And for travelers dreaming of seeing Africa's famous Big Five, Akagera provides an opportunity to search for lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros in a protected natural environment.
At PM Safaris, we believe a game drive is about more than ticking animals off a list. It is about the anticipation, the landscapes, the sounds of the wilderness and the unforgettable moments that happen when you least expect them.
Located in eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park is a spectacular contrast to the volcanic mountains of the north and the lush forests of western Rwanda. Here, the landscape opens into rolling savannah plains, woodland, wetlands and lakes. The famous Lake Ihema and the park's extensive wetland system are particularly important to the wildlife and scenery of Akagera.
As your safari vehicle moves through the park, the landscape continually changes. One moment you may be crossing open grassland. The next, you may be passing through woodland or following a track beside a lake. Every turn creates another possibility. And that is one of the great pleasures of an African game drive.
You never know what is waiting around the next corner.
