Mutumba Hills are located in a wildlife-rich region of Akagera National Park, specifically in the northern area. These hills of Akagera are covered in dense, lush vegetation and offer amazing and scnenic views of the park, including the park’s habitats and lakes like Lake Gishanju.
Mutumba Hills at a Glance
- They form the highest point in Akagera National Park.
- Enjoy hiking expeditions with stunning views of Akagera with each step up the Mutumba Hills.
- Animals you may encounter during your visit include buffaloes, impalas, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and more.
- Engage in enriching and rewarding guided nature walks in the area fcor a closer connection to the nature and wildlife of Mutumba Hills.
- Visitors to Akagera National Park exploring Mutumba Hills can stay at the Mutumba Campsite, which has an electric fence to ensure the safety of campers. Bring your own camping supplies and equipment, as the camp only provides basic facilities (bathrooms and toilets) and wood for the campfire.
- Visit Lake Gishanju for a chance to spot papyrus swamp dwellers and aquatic life like Nile crocodiles, hippos, and water birds.
- Check out the scenic viewpoint near Hippo Beach for stunning, breathtaking views, and to see a large number of hippos.
Akagera National Park offers a wide range of activities for its visitors, including wildlife game drives, walking safaris, bird-watching, fishing, boat cruises, “Walk the Line,” rhino tracking, cultural tours, hot air balloon rides, and a behind-the-scenes tour.
You can access Akagera National Park by road or air from Kigali City.
For a wonderful Rwanda safari experience, combine your Akagera National Park wildlife safari with a visit to Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, or Gishwati-Mukura National Park to explore the west side of the country.
These parks are home to Rwanda’s most sought-after primate species, including mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest and Gishwati-Mukura National Parks.
A guided wildlife safari with a reputable tour operator will be more rewarding and memorable.
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