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National Parks in Rwanda
Rwanda has 4 national parks covering about 2,240 km² in total. The largest is Akagera National Park (1,100 km²); the oldest, Akagera National Park, dates from 1934.
Akagera National Park1,100 km² · since 1934
Nyungwe Forest1,010 km² · since 2004
Volcanoes National Park130 km² · since 1969
Gishwati–Mukura National ParkNational park
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National parks in Rwanda at a glance
Rwanda has 4 national parks covering about 2,240 km² — roughly 8.5% of the country's 26,338 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Akagera National Park — 1,100 km², since 1934
- Nyungwe Forest — 1,010 km², since 2004
- Volcanoes National Park — 130 km², since 1969
Oldest national parks
- Akagera National Park — established 1934
- Volcanoes National Park — established 1969
- Nyungwe Forest — established 2004
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Rwanda?
Rwanda has 4 national parks covering about 2,240 km² in total. The largest is Akagera National Park (1,100 km²); the oldest, Akagera National Park, dates from 1934.
What are the largest national parks in Rwanda?
Akagera National Park (1,100 km²), Nyungwe Forest (1,010 km²) and Volcanoes National Park (130 km²).
How much of Rwanda is national park?
About 8.5% of the country — 2,240 km² of national parks out of 26,338 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Rwanda?
Akagera National Park, established in 1934, followed by Volcanoes National Park (1969) and Nyungwe Forest (2004).