Akagera National Park in April – Are you ready for the heavy downpours? Akagera is located in the rural area of Rwanda, meaning most of the roads are dirt and filled with mud once it rains, sometimes making passage to the park difficult.
However, all is well once it stops raining, as the roads are facilitated locally, enabling tourists to view the wildlife species.
During this time, you may require a well-experienced tour guide to take you to areas where you can spot different animals, as some are in hiding from predators and others seek warmth from fellow members of their species.
The best means of movement throughout the park is by 4×4 safari vehicles ready to drive you through the muddy lands of the wild. You will not only view animals but also enjoy the beautiful scenery, from the hills to the lakes and rivers that send their waters into the muddy swamps.
This stillness allows the drums of the jungle to echo, drumming to the tune of glorious birds, asking about the whereabouts of the primates during the rainy season.
Primates attract many people from all over the world. These include olive baboons, vervet monkeys, bush babies, and blue monkeys, to mention but a few.
These species are very sensitive, so make sure not to make any annoying gestures in front of the primates, as they may interpret them otherwise and attack you.
Always follow the tour guide’s instructions and only do what he or she tells you.
Some tourists love fishing, even during the rain, and fishing is usually done in River Kagera, where the park derives its name. It is filled with a variety of aquatic species, including fish.
History has it that during the Rwandan genocide, the war that arose between the Hutu and Tutsi led to corpses being thrown into this river.
There is also Lake Ihema, where crocodiles are spotted, as well as birds that come to catch fish. The lake is beautiful, entirely surrounded by seasonal papyrus, which brings out its true appearance.
Akagera has a climate that ranges from moderate to warm, so checking the weather before you set off is crucial because it will determine the activities you can participate in.
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