Akagera Rhino Lodge : Akagera Rhino Lodge is an excellent place to sit back, relax and soak in spectacular views of central Africa’s largest protected wetland. It is located on the edge of Akagera National Park. The lodge is a perfect retreat for visitor’s stay to Akagera National Park.
The lodge was designed with Rwandan architectural wood and stone which have been skillfully crafted by local artisans into custom rooms and furnishing that give the lodge a uniquely Rwanda design.
Akagera Rhino Lodge is rustic is nature and has been curated to include the distinctive hallmarks of Rwandan hospitality.
Akagera Rhino Lodge consists of 20 perfect and comfortable rooms built in African style with woods, stones and grass -thatched roofs that are well decorated for budget choice.
Each room is outfitted with premium mattresses, custom furnishings and bathrooms stocked with locally sourced toiletries.
Rooms are also well equipped with Satellite, TVs, driers and other facilities with private wooden balconies, sitting areas and verandas to relax in while enjoying the running view of the Lake Ihema and surrounding area.
Rooms are spacious and comfortable with indulgent beddings. There is fireplace at the lodge that offers warmth to visitors during the night.
Rooms were designed in different categories; Single, double and triple rooms and rooms – rooms are charges at $150 and above per night. Akagera Rhino Lodge is perfect and best for budget clients staying in Akagera National Park.
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They have spacious restaurant that serve different water running meals and well-trained chef as well as well-organized staff.
They serve perfect breakfast, lunch and dinner both in and outdoor dinner while facing the Lake Ihema, well stocked shop that sells all soft drinks like sodas cocktails. The lodge has got a cool area for you to relax while enjoying the perfect view of the lake and surrounding wetland, free parking space available, laundry service available, Wi-Fi available at the lodge in the main building that enables clients to stay in touch with their families and friends and solar energy to lighten the area.
The lodge has got comfortable a large hall, suitable for business centers, conferences, wedding meetings, honeymoon package among other.
The lodge has spacious health and fitness centers available namely; Spa, gym, saunas.
The lodge is designed with craft shop with more of African style gifts like shoes, safari essentials, Recreational areas at the lodge such as Swimming at Lake Ihema, hiking, fishing, tennis, volleyball many more.
Generally, the park is excellent home for all the big five animals namely; Buffaloes, Leopards, Rhinos, Elephant and Lions ‘’a pride of the Jungle’’ that can be adventured on a daily game drive. Akagera National Park covers an area of about 1,122 square kilometers, comprised by woodlands, swamp, savannah and low mountains. More so, the park is home to various wildlife species like Hyenas, Leopards, hippo, crocodiles, lions and antelopes such as zebras, Impala, Giraffes among others. It is also a birding site with over 500 bird species and some of the bird list to see in the park includes; Fish eagles, Cattle Egret, Hamerkop, Sacred, Hadada Ibis, Augur Buzzard, Long -crested Eagle and Pied Crow, Black-headed and Vieillot’s Black weavers, Grey-backed Fiscals, Fan-tailed widowbird and Caruthers Cisticola.
Accommodations; Akagera National Park has got classic accommodation facilities with all amenities that suits client’s minds. The lodge ranges from Budget, Mid-range and Luxury, every affordable to the guest who wish to have overnight stay or a visit in the park.
Activities to do while at Akagera Rhino Lodge -Akagera National Park
They include; Day game drive, Night game drive, Birding, Guided Nature walks, Boat ride and Canoeing at Lake Ihema that offers spectacular view of beautiful hills around, spot hippos, crocodiles and water bird species, fishing at lake Ihema and Shakani, Community visits in the local villages, cultural experience among others.
Dining at Akagera Rhino Lodge
There dine is designed in their open air restaurant where you can enjoy delicious international cuisine and traditional African dishes . They also serve coffee and fresh juice made from locally sourced beans and fruits.
They offer delicious menu includes interconteinental and African cuisines ,with a mouth watering and subtle fusion of all two fares. These are complemented by selection of home baked breads and fresh fruits and vegetables.
The dining space includes a large ,outdoor patio with thatched roof-shaded tables to visitors who wish to enjoy an open air meal during the day ,or delight in a starry dinner under the night sky.
