SALT of Akagera

4.0 star property
Travelers find tranquility at this park-based lodge where garden views set the scene for relaxation after days of wildlife exploration

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Located within a national park, Mantis Akagera Game Lodge creates an ideal family retreat. Guests can gather at the firepit, stroll through gardens, or maintain fitness routines at the gym. The property offers in-room WiFi and a welcoming bar for relaxing after days of adventure.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Map
Akagera National Park, Kayonza District, Mwiri, East Province

Restaurants

  • Question Coffee

About this property

SALT of Akagera

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel in a national park
  • A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at SALT of Akagera. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
  • Other perks include:
    • Bike hire, an electric car charging station and a vegetable garden
    • 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All 60 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • More amenities include:
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, highchairs and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

The listed additional fee covers park entry/self-drive permit fees per person for international passport holders staying 1 night. The fee for the 2nd night is USD 150 per person, and USD 100 per person for the 3rd night. Entry fees for Rwanda residents/citizens and East African Community (EAC) residents/citizens range from USD 16-50 for 1 night; entry fees are reduced by 50% for the second and third nights. Entry fees are not charged for subsequent nights up to 1 week. Children aged 5 and younger are not charged entry fees for any length of stay.
This property is located in Akagera National Park. The listed mandatory destination fee comprises the 2025 Conservation Levy for international passport holders. The fee is The fee is USD 6 per accommodation per night for residents of Rwanda. Fees are payable at the main entrance of the park.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is SALT of Akagera pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SALT of Akagera?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at SALT of Akagera?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SALT of Akagera located?

This family-friendly hotel is located in a national park.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

SALT of Akagera Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cool, well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to assist.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great comfort with expensive food

Nice comfortable resort in the midst of Akagera. Everything was well done. Be aware that food prices at hotel are too high for the location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Recent change in breakfast process makes it slower and more difficult for early morning safaris.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice location but Checkin service not good

Impossible to reach the hotel by phone, email, WhatsApp before the stay to ask questions. Hidden fees not included in the price and never mentioned anywhere (20€) Our reservation was not in the system, we had to argue not to pay twice. Nice hotel, nice view, nice service once your are in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lodge in Akagera National Park. Excellent customer service. Had traditional Rwandan dancers for evening entertainment. It was an awesome experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! I was not expecting a modern hotel in the park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Meh. That's about the best word for it. It's not the staff or facilities, but the general service is just not up to par for Accor. Ask for an African tea - wait 30 minutes and get a cup of water with a tea bag. Dinner? A very expensive mediocre buffet - there is zero option for anything else or a place to go because, well, you're a game park - in a cafeteria-like setting. It was not good. Many more options close by for a better experience, and you won't wonder why you chose this place over the others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage unweit der Rezeption und des Headquarters im Süden des Parks war praktisch. Die Zimmer waren tadellos, das Personal sehr zuvorkommend, die Aussicht vom Pool aus überwältigend und das gesamte Erlebnis in Akagera war wundervoll.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super

Tolle Lage im Akagera National Park mit unglaublicher Aussicht. Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marius

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Antoninus

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023