| Official Name: | Kayonza District |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Rwanda |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Subdivision Name2: | Eastern |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Seat: | Mukarange |
| Area Total Km2: | 1937 |
| Population As Of: | 2022 census |
| Population Total: | 457,156 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
Kayonza is a district (akarere) located in Eastern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Mukarange.The population of Kayonza District is projected to 457,156 people in 2022, living in 12 sectors (imirenge): Gahini, Kabare, Kabarondo, Mukarange, Murama, Murundi, Mwiri, Ndego, Nyamirama, Rukara, Ruramira and Rwinkwavu., and 50 cells and 421 Villages (Imidugudu).[1]
Kayonza is the home of Akagera National Park, a popular tourist destination for safaris.[2] Since the import of 7 lions in 2015, from the Phinda Game Reserve and Tembe Elephant Park, in South Africa, Akagera is home to all of the 'Big Five' animals.[3] As of 2019, there are around 25 lions.[4]