Akagera National Park

‘A true conservation success story, the Park was established following the genocide with an effort to protect the wildlife and rehabilitate this once untouched wilderness area that had succumbed to poaching and farmland’

A big five game experience in Rwanda.
The mixed habitat from swamps & lakes to open savannah plains & woodlands provides a great deal of species diversity.
Incredible birding with over 500 species to be witnessed here including the somewhat shy shoebill.
Experience the wildlife from the water with a boating safari on the expansive lakes that are unique to the Park.
Some of the highest populations of hippo in Africa amongst the expansive lakes.

Need to know

of the Akagera National Park region

best time to visit

During either of the Rwandan dry seasons from June-September or mid-December until February.
This allows for the best wildlife visibility, fishing and boating experiences.

Activities to do

Game drives
Boating
Catch & release fishing
Nature walks

Currency

Rwandan Franc

Favourite dishes

Cuisine: A delicious, fresh side in Rwanda is often their farm-to-table Kachumbari chopped onion and tomato salad. Sometimes found with cucumber lemon juice, herbs and vodka mixed in.

Akagera National Park

‘A true conservation success story, the Park was established following the genocide with an effort to protect the wildlife and rehabilitate this once untouched wilderness area that had succumbed to poaching and farmland’

Highlights:

Need to know

of the Akagera National Park region

best time to visit

Activities to do

Currency

Favourite dishes

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