Walking Safaris in Akagera – You will not get any closer to nature and wildlife on your safari to Akagera National Park than when you embark on a walking safari in this vast park.
Step out of your tour vehicle, put on your best pair of comfortable hiking or walking shoes, and explore the wild Savannah of Akagera National Park on foot.
Tread the same ground that the Big Five animals move: the lion, king of the jungle; the giant African Savannah elephant; the elusive leopard; the aggressive and endangered rhino; and the short-tempered buffalo.
Walking safaris in Akagera National Park are conducted in the presence of an armed park ranger to ensure visitors’ safety in case of unexpected wild animal behavior while walking in the wilderness. The walking safari experience exposes visitors to the true African wilderness, highlighting nature’s finest details, especially the smaller wildlife and flora that are often missed while seated in a tour van.
Participating in a walking safari in Akagera National Park allows you to experience nature, appreciating the ecosystem and the efforts of conservationists to protect wildlife and preserve the natural environment.
Spend quality time with friends and family exploring and appreciating the natural wild environment.
Highlights of Walking Safaris in Akagera National Park
- A wilderness backpacking experience on foot.
- Spotting the African Big Five on foot, along with other large and small wild animals like giraffes, hippos, elands, waterbucks, zebras, hyenas, warthogs, mongooses, jackals, topis, bushbucks, impalas, olive baboons, monkeys, and more.
- A rewarding bird-watching experience during your walking safari. Akagera National Park boasts a diverse birdlife with over 400 bird species. Look out for red-faced barbets, papyrus gonoleks, African fish eagles, great snipes, marabou storks, sooty chats, black-headed gonoleks, kingfishers, and others.
- Getting up close and personal with the tree and plant species in Akagera.
- Beautiful views that make up Akagera National Park, including the hills, lakes such as Lake Ihema, Lake Shakani, and Lake Rwanyakazinga, rivers, rock kopjes, and open Savannah plains like Kilala Plains.
- An under-the-stars camping experience. Akagera National Park is the best camping destination in Rwanda.
What to Pack for Your Walking Safari in Akagera National Park
- Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots.
- A reusable drinking water bottle to stay hydrated while exploring Akagera.
- A camera and extra batteries.
- Binoculars.
- Personal toiletries, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, and insect/mosquito repellents.
- Appropriate lightweight and quick-dry clothing.
- Sunscreen, a sunhat, and sunglasses.
- Energy bars and snacks.
- A waterproof poncho or light raincoat in case of unexpected showers.
The best time to go for walking safaris in Akagera National Park is during the dry season, from June to September.
Book your Akagera walking safari in advance to ensure availability.
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