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Akagera Game Lodge

Agakera National Park, Rwanda
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kigali
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73 reviews 73 reviews
38 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The lodge is set in a beautiful location overlooking the game park and has a nice pool area. The hotel is very run down - expect to run out of water, have wobbly toilets, cracked bathtubs and no mosquito nets. The bedroom itself is not too bad. Everything is clean although old. The food is not very good and the... More

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San Francisco
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Like other reviewers noted, the place is rundown and needs a remodel badly. My room initially did not have any hot water, but we told the staff and they turned it on and then it was fine. The flow was quite good and the drain worked. We experienced intermittent power outages all night. Only one other party were at the... More

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Kigali, Rwanda
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

The akagera game lodge is a run down place that is run poorly. The staff overall does its best to make you feel at home but it is very VERY over rated. Rooms are USD 100 per night, there is no hot water in the shower and the swimming pool looks more like a pool to keep hippo's in then... More

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The Netherlands
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52 reviews 52 reviews
41 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

We thought it would be nice to visit a national park in Rwanda. At the time of booking there was no other choice then the Akagera game Lodge. We had read some reviews on tripadvisor before so we were alarmed about what we would find here. However we didn’t think it would be this bad. About the Lodge: The lodge... More

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Kigali, Rwanda
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78 reviews 78 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

This was my second stay at the Lodge. The first time we stayed in the hotel rooms. They are ok, but nothing special. The reception has a difficult time understanding what you need and reacting to your needs. This time we stayed in the cottages. Upon our arrival, one cottage was being cleaned and the other was dirty with bugs... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

Had a room looking over the pool onto the lake. Pool too cold to swim in. The staff friendly but slow in true Rwandan stlye. Packed lunch was excellent and enjoyed after the drive throuth the game park with a guide. This was expensive but the guide was very good and she was full of knowledge.The food was hot, fresh... More

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Kigali, Rwanda
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

The lodge has a really nice location overlooking Lake Ihema. The room and the service was ok, but the bed was a bit hard. We asked for a quick lunch and it came in about 15 minutes, which must be a new record in Rwanda. Basic 3 stars accommodation.

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Kigali, Rwanda
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

We had reserved 2 single rooms... we went there to get away form the city and enjoy the wilderness, hoping for a view of the trees or lake and the sounds of birds.... we got 2 rooms that looked onto the roof of the pool building and we were right next to the generator. Plus, the rooms were dirty. when... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

Stayed here for 1 night with my 4 children in late summer 2012. The staff was very welcoming, and we enjoyed swimming in the pool with its fantastic view out over Lake Ihema all the way into Tanzania. The food in the restaurant was basic but wholesome and tasty. This is not a Four Seasons by any stretch, but we... More

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netherlands
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38 reviews 38 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Westay for 3 nights here and the people are very friendly and helpfull but the state of the lodge is terrible! Everything in the room is many times repeared but still out of order. Taps did not working correct, lights are defect, windows are not to close or open, door is defect and so on! Next month opens a new... More

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Also Known As:
Akagera Game Hotel
Akagera Game Hotel Kigali
Address: Agakera National Park, Rwanda
Region: Rwanda > Eastern Province > Agakera National Park
Amenities:
Restaurant Swimming Pool
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Ranked #2 of 2 Speciality lodging in Agakera National Park

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