Akagera National Park Public Campsites (Muyumbu, Shakani, Mutumba)

Hotel · Akagera National Park, Rwanda

Luxury

PlnrScore 68

Best time: Jun–Aug
Suggested stay: 2-3 nights

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These are designated public camping areas within Akagera National Park, offering a budget-friendly option for self-sufficient travelers. Muyumbu offers panoramic views, Shakani is by the lake with hippos, and Mutumba is in the northern sector. Visitors bring their own camping gear or rent basic tents and equipment from the park.

Why stay at Akagera National Park Public Campsites (Muyumbu, Shakani, Mutumba)

28 mammal species recorded nearby
Night drives offered
Welcomes children

Rooms & inclusions

Night drives

Offered

Children

Welcome

Eco credentials

Basic facilities, encourages leave no trace principles

Activities: Game Drive, Birding, Cultural Tour, Fishing, Spa, Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking
Amenities: Spa, Bar, Library
Dietary options: Self-catering

Wildlife near this lodge

Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

304

Species

Mammals

159

Birds

Most observed

Impala92 sightings
Plains Zebra89 sightings
Maasai Giraffe76 sightings
Common Hippopotamus62 sightings
Waterbuck61 sightings
Tsessebe49 sightings
Olive Baboon44 sightings
African Savanna Elephant42 sightings
Common Warthog37 sightings
African Fish-Eagle35 sightings

Best time to stay at Akagera National Park Public Campsites (Muyumbu, Shakani, Mutumba)

Best months:

June

July

August

Jan

Great21°C59mm

Feb

Great22°C55mm

Mar

Great22°C79mm

Apr

Good21°C94mm

May

Great22°C42mm

Jun

Excellent22°C4mm

Jul

Excellent22°C4mm

Aug

Great22°C31mm

Sep

Great22°C49mm

Oct

Great22°C62mm

Nov

Good21°C114mm

Dec

Great21°C74mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Milambi Airport (TZ-0144)

28 km from the park

International airport

Kigali International Airport (KGL)

71 km from the park

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