Akagera National Park fees at a glance
Akagera charges entry per person, and the amount depends on your visitor category and how long you stay. Entry covers the self-drive game drive. It does not automatically cover the vehicle fee, a guide, accommodation or other activities. The rates below are from the 2026–2027 tariff in US dollars for foreign visitors and Rwandan francs (RWF) for Rwandan and East African Community (EAC) citizens. Check the current amount before you book. A tour listing says whether park fees are included, and the Akagera safari page shows how the options combine.
Children up to and including 5 years pay no entry and no activity fee. Ages 6 to 12 pay the child rate, and from 13 the adult rate applies. If you stay overnight inside the park, the second and third night each cost 50 percent of the base rate. After 3 nights there is no further entry fee for up to 1 week in total.
Akagera entry fee by visitor category
Per person. The columns are totals for the stay, not extra charges per day.
| Category | 1 day or night | 2 nights in total | 3 nights in total |
|---|---|---|---|
| International visitor, adult | $100 | $150 | $200 |
| International visitor, child 6 to 12 | $50 | $75 | $100 |
| Foreign resident of Rwanda or the EAC, adult | $50 | $75 | $100 |
| Foreign resident of Rwanda or the EAC, child 6 to 12 | $30 | $45 | $60 |
| Rwandan or EAC citizen, adult | RWF 15,000 | RWF 22,500 | RWF 30,000 |
| Rwandan or EAC citizen, child 6 to 12 | RWF 10,000 | RWF 15,000 | RWF 20,000 |
| Pan-African (outside the EAC), adult | $50 | $75 | $100 |
| Pan-African (outside the EAC), child 6 to 12 | $30 | $45 | $60 |
| Pan-African and EAC resident, adult | $25 | $38 | $50 |
| Pan-African and EAC resident, child 6 to 12 | $15 | $23 | $30 |
Carry proof of your residence status. For most foreign visitors the first row applies. Rwandan citizen groups of more than 20 people get 20 percent off entry, which makes RWF 12,000 for adults and RWF 8,000 for children. Yearly passes exist for Rwandan and EAC citizens (RWF 95,000 for one person, RWF 150,000 for a couple and RWF 205,000 for a family) and for residents ($300, $500 and $700). They run for 1 year and do not cover vehicles or activities, which get 10 percent off.
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Park entrance fees are in the price of this day safari, so you do not pay them separately.
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Akagera tours with park fees
Safaris and day trips to Akagera from Kigali, with live prices and availability. The listing says whether park fees are included.
Vehicle fees and guide prices
These come on top of entry.
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Car or minibus | $10 to $40 | Per vehicle, depending on registration; ask when you book |
| Bus or overland truck | $20 to $100 | Per vehicle, depending on registration; ask when you book |
| Guide for a self-drive, half day | $25 | Park and community freelance guides |
| Guide for a self-drive, full day | $40 | A south to north crossing counts as a full day |
| Park vehicle with driver and guide, half day | $200 | Per vehicle, up to 7 guests |
| Park vehicle with driver and guide, full day | $350 | Per vehicle, up to 7 guests |
Vehicles registered in Rwanda or the EAC pay the lower rate, vehicles registered elsewhere the higher one. Ask which applies to your car when you book. The guide's night in Karenge costs RWF 20,000 extra, and the guide's transport from the north gate to Kayonza is at most RWF 5,000.
Activity and camping prices
Per person unless stated, adult and child.
| Activity | Adult | Child | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat trip, morning or day | $35 | $20 | Starts at 07:30, 09:00 or 15:00, about 1 hour |
| Boat trip, sunset | $45 | $30 | Starts at 16:30, about 1 to 1.5 hours, until about 18:00 |
| Private boat, up to 11 people | $200 | – | Per boat |
| Private boat, larger | $360 | – | Per boat, about 16 to 18 people; ask when you book |
| Night drive | $40 | $25 | About 2.5 hours, from 2 guests; ask about the group size |
| Behind the Scenes | $25 | $15 | 1.5 hours, at least 4 guests, $180 for a group of 8 or more |
| Walk the Line | $30 | $20 | At least 3 guests, 7 km outside the park |
| Visitor fishing at Lake Shakani | $25 | $15 | Per day, with your own gear |
| Camping | $25 | $15 | Per night; Rwandan citizens $15 and $10 |
| Camping at Mihindi with breakfast | $50 | $30 | Rwandan citizens $40 and $20 |
Scheduled boat trips may need at least 2 people; ask when you book. A tent for the southern campsites costs $30 for a 6-person tent, without bedding. For the details of each activity, see the boat trip page and the page on the night drive and other activities.
How to pay and what to budget
Payment and booking at the park.
Paying for entry
Entry can be paid on arrival. The park takes MTN MoMo, DPO, bank transfer or bank deposit, and Visa or Mastercard.
Booking activities
Activities are booked through the park reception. You give your name, phone number, the activity, date and time, the number of guests and the ages of children. The park sends an invoice or an online payment link and confirms after payment. For bookings more than 1 week ahead, you can pay in advance by bank transfer.
An example budget
An international adult with a car or minibus pays $100 for entry and $10 to $40 for the vehicle, $110 to $140 in total. Add $35 for a morning boat trip and $25 for a half-day guide, and the day comes to $170 to $200 before food and transport.
For a day out of Kigali, the day trip page shows how the hours fit together. If you want to sleep in the park, camping fees are above and the accommodation page shows where.
Akagera park fees: frequently asked questions
How much is the entry fee for Akagera?
An adult international visitor pays $100 for one day or night in the 2026–2027 tariff, $150 for two nights and $200 for three nights in total. Children aged 6 to 12 pay $50 for one day.
Do children pay for Akagera?
Children up to and including 5 years enter free and pay no activity fee. Children aged 6 to 12 pay the child rate, and from 13 the adult rate applies.
Is the vehicle included in the entry fee?
No. A car or minibus costs $10 to $40 and a bus or overland truck $20 to $100, depending on where the vehicle is registered. Ask which rate applies when you book.
Are there discounts?
Groups of more than 20 Rwandan citizens get 20 percent off entry. Ask the park reception whether any other discount applies to you.
What is the cheapest way to see the park?
Self-drive with your own vehicle costs only entry plus the vehicle fee. A guide, a boat trip and a park vehicle are extra, and camping is $25 per adult per night.
Where do I check the current amount?
Check the current amount with the park reception before you book. A tour listing says whether park fees are included in the tour price.