Wake Up to the Wild

Eco-luxury on the edge of Akagera National Park

Wake Up to the Wild

Eco-luxury tents on the edge of Akagera National Park.

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Karibu — Welcome

Welcome to Akagera Banana Lodge

Tucked against the edge of Akagera National Park, our lodge blends warm Rwandan hospitality with eco-conscious luxury, close enough to hear the bush wake up each morning.

Welcome to Akagera Banana Lodge
Akagera National Park · Rwanda

"The Africa you always imagined — still wild, still raw."

Akagera National Park · Rwanda

Why Stay With Us

Why Choose Us

Everything about your stay is built around the park on our doorstep, from early game drives to evenings around the fire.

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Steps from the Park

Minutes from Akagera's main gate, with early game drives right on the doorstep before other visitors arrive.

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Eco-Conscious Design

Locally sourced materials, low-impact canvas tents, and deep respect for the ecosystem that surrounds us.

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Genuine Hospitality

A small, attentive team that knows the park, the birds, and the best light for photos. No two days are the same.

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The Big 5 & More

Lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino — all within reach. Plus 500+ bird species and the stunning Lake Ihema.

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Our Tents

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Sleep Under the Stars

Camping Packages

From a single night around the fire to a three-day wilderness retreat — choose your adventure.

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Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

"The most peaceful two nights of our whole Rwanda trip. Staff felt like family by the end."

Amara K.

South Africa

"Woke up to elephants near the fence line. Genuinely can't recommend this lodge enough."

Tom H.

United Kingdom

"Simple, warm, and exactly where you want to be after a day in the park."

Chantal M.

Belgium

Wildlife Encounters

Through the Lens

Moments captured inside Akagera National Park — your neighbours, if you stay with us.

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Elephant herd on the red-dust roads of Akagera

Elephant herd on the red-dust roads of Akagera

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