Akagera National Park Rwanda

Akagera National Park Rwanda is Located in the eastern part of Rwanda bordering Tanzania, the park is the only protected area in Rwanda where you can see the African Big Five of Rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and Buffalo and enjoy an incredible boat cruise on Lake Ihema. The relatively warm and low-lying plains of the expansive Akagera comprise savannah, woodland, wetland, and dozens of Lakes which have provided an incredible habitat for the re-introduction of wildlife in Rwanda.

Rwandan government in conjunction with African parks since 2010 has seen the introduction of Lions and Rhinos as a way of boasting wildlife targeting incredible destination management to promote Akagera as one of the best destinations to see wildlife in east Africa.

The introduction of a helicopter, a canine unit, and rhino trackers has greatly reduced poaching in the area making it an ideal spot to see wildlife such as buffalo, elephants, antelopes, zebras, baboons, Vervet monkeys, and abundant wildlife.

Size

Akagera National Park is a protected area in eastern Rwanda covering 1,122 km2 (433 sq mi) along the international border with Tanzania.

Location

Akagera National Park lies in eastern Rwanda, hugging the border with Tanzania.

Things to do in Akagera National Park

Akagera is a good spot for safari highlights and tourists have a variety of activities to engage in while in Akagera National Park.

Game drives
Boat trips on Lake Ihema
Leisure Sport Fishing trips
Night game drives
Bird watching
visiting the conservation centre in Akagera National Park
Community encounters

When to visit Akagera National Park

Akagera can be visited all year round but the best time to see more wildlife is from October to November and March to May when temperatures are moderate and wildlife viewing is fantastic though the park can be slippery.

Where to stay in Akagera National Park

There are not many tourist lodges in the park but the two lodges are the perfect place to stay while visiting the park also several campsites are built inside the park to allow clients to camp in the wild.