Accommodation in Akagera National Park- Self Drive East Africa.
The Republic of Rwanda has three national parks which are visited on Self drive Safaris , these national parks are unique in their ways like Volcanoes national Park which hosts the mountain Gorillas, Golden Monkey located in the virunga massif that is shared between Uganda, Congo & Rwanda. Nyungwe forest national Park that hosts the Chimpanzees and Akagera National Park known for the Big Five
Akagera National Park .
Akagera National Park lies in eastern Rwanda, hugging the border with Tanzania. It’s characterized by woodland, swamps, low mountains and savannah. The varied terrain shelters wildlife including zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and hundreds of bird species, such as the rare shoebill stork. In the southern part of the park, vast Lake Ihema is home to hippos and crocodiles.
Budget Accommodation.
Karenge Bush Camp: This is one of the budget accommodation facilities in form of camping. It is located in the northern part of Akagera National Park with a flexible simple and serene accommodation facility in the national park. The accommodation at the camp is presented in form of 6 tents with a house that can accommodate use a maximum of 12 guests visiting the national park. The amenities in the tents include comfortable camp beds, solar lights and lanterns, en-suite bathrooms with warm water provided, and solar fridges to store your cold drinks. Visitors staying at Karenge Bush Camp can participate in different safaris activities’ in the park such as camping, boat trips, and game drives and guided nature walks in the national park.
Lake Shakani campsite: This is one of the budget accommodation facilities located just on the shores of Lake Shakani just near the Akagera National Park especially in the Northeast direction. Their toilet facilities but of course with shower and firewood, travelers can enjoy birding and water sport activities.
Dereve Hotel: Dereve Hotel is strategically located in the district of Rwamagana which only above 50 minutes’ drive from Akagera National park. The accommodation at Dereva hotel comes in a king-sized room, queen rooms, and twin rooms. Each room category is characterized by different facilities which a bathroom inside, warm water, free internet, DSTV services, and others. The general facilities at the hotel include a bar and restaurant, offering venues for meetings that can accommodate 20 to 200 people, and a cozy lounge.
