What to do in Akagera National park?

Activities in Akagera National Park

• Game Drives in Akagera National Park.
• Boat Trips in Akagera.
• Birding activities in Akagera National Park.
• Fishing activities in Akagera national park.
• Hiking and Guided Nature Walks.
• Community Cultural Experiences in Akagera National Park.
• Behind the Scenes in Akagera national park.

In which province is Akagera National park?

eastern province of Rwanda
Just two hours from Kigali, Akagera National Park is situated in the eastern province of Rwanda, on the border with Tanzania. The park covers an area of approximately 1,100 km² encompassing a unique and picturesque park, with rich diversity in wildlife and environments.

What is the biggest park in Rwanda?

Akagera national park
Akagera national park The largest of all Rwanda national parks, covering an area of 1,085km2, defined by its archetypal African Savannah landscape, located on the north-eastern edge of the country, just 3hrs from Kigali.

Can you see the Big 5 in Rwanda?

Big 5 Animals in Rwanda are the fiercest of all wildlife in the park and in Rwanda can only be found in Akagera National Park. Rwanda is Africa’s ultimate travel destination where tourists will have a life time’s adventure while they visit the country.

When should I visit Akagera National Park?

The best time for visitors to visit Akagera National Park is during the dry season, which is between June to September. The climate in the park does not change much throughout the year, but visitors will experience warmer temperatures during the long dry season.

How big is Akagera National Park?

433 mi²
Akagera National Park/Area
The national park currently covers 1,122km² and mainly consists of savanna, montane forests, woodland, marsh, and swamps. The park is being managed by Akagera Management Company, after a joint agreement in 2010 between Rwanda Development Board and African Parks, to manage the national park.

How many lakes are in Akagera National Park?

10 lakes
Lakes: There are 10 lakes located within Akagera national park and these can be explored by visitors in the park. Some of the most commonly visited lakes in the park include Lake Ihema and Lake Shakani.

How many national parks are there in Rwanda?

four national parks
Rwanda has four national parks. They are all protected wildlife reserves and ecosystems and include the Akagera National Park, Nyungwe National Park, Gishwati-Mukura National Park and the Volcanoes National Park.

What is the national game park recently created in Rwanda?

Akagera National Park Rwanda is found in North Eastern Rwanda, at the country’s border with Tanzania. It is dominated by swamps and small lakes with flow in the wake of River Kagera. The network of water sources and unique landscape together create very spectacular scenery. It is quite a remarkable eco-system.

What are the Big Five animals in Akagera National Park?

Following lion and rhino reintroductions, Akagera officially became a “Big Five” park in May 2017. It now boasts thriving populations of lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo, as well as zebra, giraffe, and hundreds of bird species.

What is the Big 5 safari Rwanda?

Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s only Big Five destination, which means that it hosts populations of lion, leopard, elephant, black rhino and buffalo.

How many lions are in Akagera National Park?

There are now 15 lions in the park, currently. In June last year, seven lions — consisting five females and two males — were translocated from South Africa into Akagera National Park, which is located in the Eastern Province. These were the first lions in Akagera and Rwanda in general, in almost two decades.

What is the history of the Akagera National Park?

Before 1997, many refugees returning to Rwanda had settled in the area and the conservation area was harmed by poaching and cultivation. In 2009, Rwanda Development Board and Africa Parks signed a joint management agreement in which the Akagera management company (AMC) was established to help both bodies manage the park.

What to do after Akagera?

After your wildlife experience in Akagera, you can go for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, or the primates of Nyungwe. Outside Rwanda, the Tanzania safari experience is something rewarding. You can also visit Uganda for another gorilla trekking experience or Kenya’s masai mara.

Why go fishing in Akagera?

Fishing in Akagera will give you an added chance of being in an African wild with the wildlife in the distance plus the hippos and the water birds. You might also visit Akagera national park when a fishing tournament is ongoing to give you a chance to meet fellow anglers.

What is the landscape like in Rwanda?

The landscape is low, composed of wide plains dominated by grass, cactus-like Euphorbia candelabra shrub and both thick and thin forests although it does carry on with the general rugged terrain that is so characteristic of Rwanda. Founded in 1934 to protect animals and vegetation, Akagera national park is the largest protected wetland in Africa.