Rwanda: Akagera National Park Named Among the World's Top 25 Destinations for 2026

AllAfricaCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By Jesca MutambaOctober 27, 2025 at 06:21 AM

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Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda has been named one of the world's top 25 destinations for 2026 by National Geographic. The park is known for its diverse wildlife including lions, zebras, leopards, giraffes, elephants, and over 500 bird species. It recently completed its 'Big Five' with the introduction of rhinos. Akagera attracts around 50,000 visitors annually, offering a quieter safari experience compared to more crowded parks like Tanzania's Serengeti or Kenya's Masai Mara. The park has undergone significant rehabilitation since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with African Parks and Rwanda Development Board working together for its recovery over the past decade and a half.

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