Akagera National Park
At the border with Tanzania in the North East of Rwanda sits Akagera National Park, the largest protected wetland in Africa. The combination of savannah plains, forest-fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, and rolling highlands makes Akagera one of the most magnificent sites in Africa, teeming with remarkable wildlife.
The park is home to various large plains game, including elephants, buffaloes, topis, antelopes, waterbucks, Maasai giraffes, serval cats, and savannah birds. Notably, large predators such as lions and leopards also roam these lands. Additionally, Akagera boasts a thriving primate population, with olive baboons, vervet and blue monkeys, and bush babies often encountered during night game drives.
One day or more can be sufficient to enjoy Akagera National Park.
Features & Wildlife Species
AREA ACTIVITIES
There are several activities that can be done in Akagera National park such as:
- Game drives
- Nocturnal game drives
- Boat safaris
- Fishing in Lake Shakani
- Birding and nature walks
WHEN TO VISIT
The best time to visit Akagera National park is during the long dry season that lasts from June to September and the short dry season from Mid-December to Mid-February.
WHAT TO SEE
- Big predators like Lions, leopard and other stunning wildlife like elephants, giraffes, serval cats, buffaloes and more
- A varied number of birdlife including many waters birds
- Many different species of primates including monkeys and baboons
- A large concentration of hippos and many crocodiles in Lake Ihema
- Scenic landscape composed of wide plains dominated by grass, cactus-like Euphorbia candelabra shrub and thin forest
HOW TO GET THERE
- By road: Akagera is 110km and about 2.5 hours drive from Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
