Before the genocide, Akagera National Park had a reputation as one of the best game parks in East Africa. During the troubled years, most animals were victims of hunting and poaching. Due to investments in sustainable reintroduction, the number of wild animals is again increasing considerably. Through tourism income, more than 2.000 local children can visit the park every year - for free.

The park has three distinct zones: the savannah occupies most of the territory; the swamp borders with Tanzania, has six lakes and numerous islands, some of which are covered by forest; and the low mountain range on the park's flanks, with grasses on the summits and dense thickets in the forest. Akagera is the last refuge for savanna species in Rwanda, and the success of the tourist model implemented in the park guarantees its continuity for the next generations.