Akagera Rhino Lodge

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Akagera Rhino Lodge in Kayonza offers a lodge experience with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a family-friendly restaurant, and a bar. Comfortable Amenities: The lodge features private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and a tour desk. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, lounge, and bicycle parking. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves African and international cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast is available in-room, and meals are served for lunch and dinner. Convenient Location: Located 81 km from Kigali International Airport, the lodge provides easy access to Akagera National Park. Cycling activities are available for guests to explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Oleksii
Spain Spain
“A very calm and peaceful place to relax in harmony with nature. The staff is invaluable — for example, I have leg prosthetics, but everything went perfectly as they arranged food delivery directly to our tent. The food is delicious, and the...”
Simonutti
Switzerland Switzerland
“We had 2 bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The view was sensationell from our room as well as from the restaurant. The food was very nice and there is a big variety of different food for a decent price. The staff is very helpful and friendly....”
Marie
France France
“Akagera Rhino Lodge is a great place to stay near Akagera Park—only 15 minutes away by car. The room was very cosy, with an amazing view of the lake! The restaurant is nice, the food is good, and you can also order a picnic to take with you on...”
Lori
Canada Canada
“The service was impeccable. The rooms were rustic but beautiful. High end glamping. Food was delicious. To date, the most unique place I have stayed. Will book again on subsequent trips to Rwanda.”
Marthe
Malawi Malawi
“Very clean and comfortable. Amazing staff that are ready to help you with anything and great food.”
Ana
Romania Romania
“The view it is amazing, the tents are very good organized and the staff is very nice, it was a wonderful experience.”
Brock
United States United States
“Beautful, peaceful overlooking lake Ihema Love the themes of the room and the balcony Everything was stunning One morning monkeys visited us and we watched them play”
Teresa
Sweden Sweden
“Trevligt, vackert, unika rum och fantastisk utsikt över parken. Personalen var professionell och tillmötesgående, och vi fick en duktig guide som tog oss runt i parken.”
Kara
United States United States
“The rooms were comfortable, food was great, staff were friendly and helpful. View is absolutely wonderful. Wasn't able to use the pool but it looked great.”
Noriko
Japan Japan
“チェックインの時に、他の空いている部屋の提案があり、実際に部屋を見たあとで選ぶことができたのはありがたかったです。夕食（ビュッフェ25US$）の前に、焚火のスペースでスナックタイムがありました。夜の星空、朝の雲海が最高でした。国立公園内のRuziziとMantisにも泊まりましたが、Rhinoのコスパが一番でした。”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Akagera Rhino Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Akagera Rhino Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.