Akagera Transit Lodge is a community lodge made of a blend of luxury and traditional settings located in the community surrounding Akagera National Park about 2 km to the park entrance. Brand new and nicely built accommodations at an affordable price, our rooms are elegantly decorated in a Rwandese style with the beautiful view from the terrace are the fields, the houses, the cattle, and bird species. Rooms and beds are big with kitchenette equipped with a microwave and fridge, grounds are nicely manicured, and the restaurant is pretty good too.
The main Building -Akagera Transit Lodge
Feel this special place as you arrive, the staff is super polite and helpful with exceptional and personalized service by our carefully trained staff. A comfortable and memorable night in our luxurious rooms, spacious, all with great views of landscapes, and they are very clean and well-equipped.
Enjoy delicious meals from locally sourced herbs, spices, and other ingredients customized to create delicious meals that celebrate and reflect the sense of where we are. Whether vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free, you will be well catered for. Food is a journey and at Akagera Transit Lodge, our local chefs transform this journey with the natural touch and passion they put into every meal that we serve you. Lunches and dinners are 3 courses and the breakfast is designed to get you going for the day.
This beautiful little lodge is perched on the edge of the Park with 13 rooms which are designed for the environmentally conscious, eco-adventure traveler, seeking intimate contact with the unique natural heritage of Akagera National Park and the local community. We offer you the best experience before, during, and after your trip to the park. Our rooms, kitchen, and coffee shop are at your disposal for you to enjoy every single moment of your park experience.
The Akagera Transit Lodge offers community cultural experiences and biking in the community around the Park. We work close to the community surrounding the lodge through hiring; sourcing of the lodge supplies and it was constructed in a way that does not disturb nature.
From our lodge, you can make entry to the park for a game drive safari to see a variety of animals including the Big Five on a lucky day, or simply get on a boat safari on Lake Ihema for aquatic life amidst hippos and birdlife.
Have time to experience the exciting new Rwanda and complement your wildlife safari to this lovely park with a gorilla trek experience to Volcanoes, this is a natural home to the mountain gorillas in Rwanda or simply hike to the Dian Fossey grave. Visit Rwanda any time of the year for an extraordinary journey remains priceless and truly rewarding to most travelers.