Akagera National Park — Best Time to Visit
Jun–Sep & Dec–Feb for savanna cats and boat wildlife; green months lush and quieter
Dry vs green season
Classic peaks (Jun–Sep and Dec–Feb) align with clearer savanna sightlines and firmer forest tracks, but Rwanda’s compact size means shoulder months still work with smart sequencing.
Permits and pace
Questions
Is Akagera worth only one night?
Possible from Kigali for a taste, but two or more nights reward dawn drives, boat timing, and predator luck.
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