Originally designated as a national park in 1934, Akagera National Park is among the most famous wildlife sites in Rwanda. Managed by the African parks in alliance with the Rwanda Development Board, this national park, which is in eastern Rwanda, spans more than 1,122 square kilometers. One of the most unusual national parks in Rwanda, Akagera has varied habitats ranging from savannah plains to papyrus swamps to rolling hills and lovely lakes. The only park in Rwanda where one may enjoy a classic African safari.Along with other amazing animals like zebra, giraffes, and antelope, the park lets guests see the Big Five—lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo. Akagera is among the top safari locations in Rwanda as its animal numbers have remarkably improved after years of effective conservation work.