Akagera National Park tours from Nyungwe National Park – The blend of chimpanzees and wildlife attracts tourists to both Nyungwe and Akagera National Parks. Some tourists visit with the goal of trekking and gazing at animals, and so they book both Nyungwe and Akagera for exclusive encounters.
Nyungwe Forest, located within Nyungwe National Park, hosts a large number of primates such as chimpanzees, vervet monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys, to mention but a few.
It is also renowned for being home to over 275 bird species, including the red-throated alethe, dusky crimsonwing, Rwenzori turaco, Grauer’s swamp warbler, purple-breasted sunbird, red-faced woodland warbler, blue-headed sunbird, regal sunbird, Rwenzori batis, strange weaver, and yellow-eyed black flycatcher.
In addition, Nyungwe is home to 1,068 plant species, 85 mammal species, 32 amphibian species, and 38 reptile species, all spread across 1,019 square kilometers in the southwest of the country near the border with Burundi.
Nyungwe is managed by the Rwanda Development Board through African Parks – the Akagera Management Company, which ensures the stability of wildlife species. To access the park, you must have good intentions, be fully checked at the airport, and have all the necessary permits.
Activities to enjoy in Nyungwe before heading to Akagera include:
- Chimpanzee trekking: This activity costs USD 150 per person and lasts between two to six hours. The trek starts at 8:00 AM from Uwinka, Kitabi, or Gisakura.
- Canopy walks, bird-watching, and other nature activities.
After a long day or multiple days of activities, you can rest in your booked lodges such as:
- One&Only Nyungwe House
- Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel
- One&Only Nyungwe House
- Nyungwe Nziza Eco Lodge
- And many others.
Once you’ve explored Nyungwe, set off for Akagera National Park, a land of wonders filled with diverse flora and fauna. The park derived its name, “Akagera,” from the Akagera River, which extends into Uganda.
The park also features 10 lakes, with the main ones being Lake Ihema, Lake Shakani, and Lake Rwanyakazinga.
Akagera spans 2,500 square kilometers, although part of it was destroyed during the genocide. However, the government has worked tirelessly to recover the park’s wildlife.
After touring Nyungwe, you can engage in guided game drives, conducted during the day and at night, to witness charming lions, gigantic elephants, leopards, antelopes, giraffes, baboons, and more.
Other activities in Akagera include:
- Boat cruises on Lake Ihema
- Camping under the stars
- Visiting hospitable local communities
Book unforgettable experiences from Akagera and Nyungwe National Parks for a peaceful and enriching safari tour.
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