Akagera Game Lodge

Perched on a hill at the southern tip of the Akagera Park, Akagera Game lodge also offers fantastic accommodation to visitors on a vacation in Rwanda.

It has beautiful views of Lake Ihema and the smaller Lake Shikani. The lodge is located just 5 kilometer from the park’s south entrance.

Accommodation at Akagera Game Lodge include;

A total of 60 air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms.

The rooms are decorated in contemporary Rwandanese style.

The rooms include 30 Standard Rooms and 30 Blacony Rooms.

Standard Rooms

The 30 standard rooms at Akagera Game Lodge  has en suite facilities and each has been decoarated in contemporary African decor.

These rooms can booked with double or twin bed bed configurations.

They are on the ground floor and 2 children under the ages of 12 can also be accommodated in these rooms on rollaway beds.

Room Amenities;

• En-suite bathroom
• Satellite television
• Air -conditioning
• In-room safe
• Under counter convenience fridge
• Tea/Coffee station
• Hair Dryer
• Local and international adaptors
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Laundry services

Balcony Rooms

These 30 en-suite balcony rooms has been decorated in a contemporary African décor and can be booked with twin or double configuration.

The balconys rooms are found on the upper level and does not accommodate children.

Room Amenities;

• En-suite bathroom
• Satellite television
• Air -conditioning
• In-room safe
• Under counter convenience fridge
• Tea/Coffee station
• Hair Dryer
• Local and international adaptors
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Laundry services

Facilities and services at Akagera Game Lodge include

Large reception area, dotted with African carvings and pieces of art, and incorporates a small curio shop.

Up a spiral staircase you’ll find the bar – with chunky wooden bar stools lining a long wooden bar, some chairs and tables, and a TV.

The bar opens out onto a wooden terrace which overlooks the pool below.

The large restaurant also has an outside decked area where meals can be served.

Outside, set in extensive tropical gardens, are two floodlit tennis courts that guests can use for free, a children’s play area, and a small children’s pool, as well as a lovely big circular swimming pool with sunloungers overlooking the lake.

A small massage area completes the picture.

Food & drink

The food is good and tasty.

Breakfast consists of fruit, followed by eggs cooked to order.

Lunch is from an à la carte menu that includes items such as grilled chicken and chips, pizzas, burgers, samosas and salads.

Dinner, too, is usually à la carte, but the manager told us that if they get very busy they may put on a buffet. You can enjoy grilled tilapia (a fish found in Lake Kivu) with chips and salad.

Fully stocked; offers cold and warm alcoholic drinks, with fridge for non-alcoholic drinks. The bar opens out onto a wooden terrace which overlooks the pool below

Communications

Akagera Game Lodge has Wi-Fi in the reception and bar area and internet terminals for guests who don’t have their own laptops.

There are TVs in the bedrooms and in the bar.

Security Measures

Akagera Game Lodge has security guards on the gate 24 hours a day.

There are no safes in the rooms, but valuables can be kept in the manager’s safe.

Fire Safety

There are fire hoses throughout the hotel; these are checked and maintained on a regular basis.

Laundry Facilities

Laundry can be done for an extra charge. Items are machine-washed and dried.