Akagera National Park is the home of the famous African Big Five in Rwanda. As the largest park in the country, covering an area of 1,122 square kilometers, it is home to various wildlife that includes many animal species not found anywhere else in Rwanda, as it is the only Savannah park in the country.
These attractions, among others, draw a significant number of visitors to this vast park.
Tourist Attractions in Akagera National Park
Animal Life
Akagera is a big attraction for visitors due to the presence of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffalos, rhinos, and leopards.
The park also boasts various other animal species such as Burchell’s zebras, Masai giraffes, roan antelopes, sitatunga antelopes, duikers, spotted hyenas, elands, impalas, black and white colobus monkeys, olive baboons, warthogs, hippos, bush babies, crocodiles, topis, oribis, and more.
Bird-life
With over 400 recorded bird species, Akagera National Park provides a rewarding birding experience for birdwatchers. The park’s different habitats support a wide range of bird species, including Savannah birds, water and papyrus species, and woodland/forest species.
Notable bird species include the African fish eagle, the red-faced barbet, shoebill stork, yellow-billed storks, common cormorants, pelicans, kingfishers, papyrus gonolek, grey-backed fiscals, grey-crowned cranes, ibis, long-crowned eagles, raptors, Carruther’s cisticola, buzzards, egrets, and more.
Lake Ihema
Lake Ihema is the second-largest lake in Rwanda is situated in the southern part of Akagera National Park, where visitors can enjoy boat safaris and sport fishing.
Lakes
Akagera National Park is adorned with several lakes, including Lake Ihema, Lake Rwanyakazinga, Lake Shakani, Lake Mihindi, and Lake Gishanju. These lakes play a crucial role in supporting the park’s wildlife, especially during the dry season.
Various Tourist Activities
The park offers various activities that attract visitors, such as night game drives, hot air balloon safaris, sport fishing, bird watching, nature walks, and hiking.
Mutumba Hills
The Mutumba Hills provide scenic views and excellent hiking and nature walk trails.
Combine your trip to Akagera National Park with visits to other national parks in the country to have a complete Rwanda experience.
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