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How to get fromLake Kivu to Akagera National Parkby plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Kivu to Akagera National Park by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane KME - KGL
    2. Take the taxi from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Akagera National Parktaxi taxi
    4h 3m
    $146–234

  2. Drive 282.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gisenyi to Akagera National Parkcar car 282.2 km
    5h 56m
    $37–53

  3. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Bugarula to Bukavuferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Akagera National Parktaxi taxi
    10h 30m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gisenyi to Akagera National Parktaxi taxi 282.2 km
    5h 56m
    $120–150

  5. Ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Bugarula to Gomaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Goma to Kabalebus bus
    3. Drive from Kabale to Akagera National Parkcar car
    11h 49m

Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Kivu to Akagera National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Lake Kivu, Rwanda and Akagera National Park, Rwanda?

There is no direct connection from Lake Kivu to Akagera National Park. However, you can fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL) then take the taxi to Akagera National Park. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Bukavu, drive to Rusizi Bus Stn, take the bus to Nyabugogo Bus Stn, then take the taxi to Akagera National Park.

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