The Zebras inhabiting the wilderness of Akagera National Park are African Plains Zebras. A sight of a dazzle or herd of Plains Zebras in their natural habitat is fascinating. Their black and white stripes are beautiful and you can encounter the zebras of Akagera National Park on a game drive through the park.
Interesting facts about Plains Zebras in Akagera National Park
- The Plains zebras in Akagera are the most common zebra species spread out in Eastern and Southern African Savannah.
- Zebras are social animals that’s they are usually seen in herds/a dazzle.
- Zebras are herbivores and primarily feed on grass.
- They can live up to 25 years in the wilderness.
- They are a member of the horse family and do have similar characteristics to horses but are of different species.
- Plains Zebras do sleep while standing and in large groups for protection. You know what they say, there is safety in numbers.
- A young of a zebra is called a foal and a female gives birth to 1 foal after 11 or 12 months.
- Plains Zebras can travel far and wide in search of food and water.
- A family of zebras is called a harem made up of a stallion (male), mares (females) and their off-springs. They usually join up with other harems to make up large herds, you can call them dazzles.
- Averagely, Plains zebras are the smaller in size of the Zebra species, nonetheless, the Plains Zebra can weight up to 450 kgs.
- Zebras are ungulates, meaning they have 2 odd toes.
Accessing Akagera National Park
From Kigali upon arrival at the airport, you can use road transport and take a 2–3-hour drive to the East of Rwanda or use air transport but chartering a small aircraft from Kigali airport to an airstrip in Akagera or take a helicopter ride.
On safari to Akagera national park
- Go on guided day and night safari game drives
- Walk the Line
- Behind the scenes tour
- Guided nature walks
- Camping
- Guided bird-watching experience
- Hot air balloon safari
- Sport Fishing on Lake Shakani
- Boat cruise on Lake Ihema
Other animals that you will see in Akagera national park include the lion, elephants, giraffes, elands, impalas, hyenas, buffalos, hippos, water-bucks, warthogs, rhinos, topi, Nile crocodiles, roan antelopes, blue monkeys, olive baboons, mongoose and hundreds of bird species.
Book for your safari in advance to ensure availability.
