Lake Shakani Campsite is situated on the shores of Lake Shakani, located in the south of Akagera National Park.
Fishing, as a tourist activity in Akagera National Park, is carried out at Lake Shakani.
Shakani Campsite is a public campsite within Akagera National Park for overnight stays. Be ready to share the available facilities with other park visitors.
The campsite offers basic camping facilities like bathrooms with solar-heated showers, flushing toilets, water, and campfires.
Camping tents are available for hire at the park’s reception; however, you are advised to carry your own camping equipment like a sleeping bag, cooking equipment, flashlight/headlight, and supplies like food, snacks, bottled drinking water, insect/mosquito repellents, and personal toiletries.
Expect a lake-shore wilderness adventure during your stay at Lake Shakani Campsite as it is located at the shores of Lake Shakani.
Be ready to share your space at the camping grounds with hippos and some water bird species.
While at Lake Shakani Campsite, you can explore Lake Shakani on a rewarding boat ride, enjoy a birding experience while at the camp, and also take on a guided nature walk along the lake shores.
A fan of fishing? Then your stay at Lake Shakani campsite will be worthwhile as you can go fishing in Lake Shakani with a possibility of keeping your catch for a fresh delicious meal. Commonly caught fish species from Lake Shakani are tilapia and catfish.
Lake Shakani campsite is open all year round to the visitors of Akagera National Park. However, the best time to camp at Shakani campsite is during the dry months of June, July, August, September, December, January, and February. During these months, the chances of spotting wildlife are high as the animals come to Lake Shakani to quench their thirst and cool off from the dry season heat.
While camping at Lake Shakani Campsite, you are advised not to drink the water directly from the tap and to follow all the rules and regulations given to you by the campsite attendants and/or park rangers for your own safety.
Other campsites in Akagera National Park are Mutumba Campsite, Muyumbu Campsite, and Mihindi Camp and Cafe.
Lakes to explore in Akagera National Park include the famous Lake Ihema, Lake Murambya, Lake Muhindi, Lake Rwanyakizinga, Lake Gishanju, Lake Hago, among others.
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