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Akagera National park

Akagera National Park is the only savannah and largest national park situated in the eastern parts of Rwanda sharing an international border with Tanzania. Akagera National Park covers an area size of 1,122 square Kilometres characterised by woodland, swamps, low mountains and savannah mainly to shelter wildlife such as the big Five animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, Rhinos as well as other wildlife animals include Giraffe, Zebras, and a variety of bird species like the rare shoebill stork among more. Akagera National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa which was a battle field between the Army of Rwanda and the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) a rebel group typically composed of the Tutsi exiles then later established in 1934 by the Belgian Colonial Government mainly to protect the region’s wildlife amid increasing threats. The Park is named after the Kagera River which flows down in the southern part of the park and feeds into several small lakes and Lake Ihema a home to the hippos and crocodiles. The Kagera River also known as Akagera River or Alexandra Nile is an East African River forming part of the upper headwaters of the Nile and it carries water from its most distant source located in Lake Rweru in Rwanda of about 597 km total length. The Park is mainly famous for the presence of the Big Five wild animals which are the main attractions namely Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, Rhinos and other wildlife and various bird species.

LOCATION OF AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK:

Akagera National Park is the only savannah and largest national park situated in the eastern parts of Rwanda sharing an international border with Tanzania. The Park is named after the Kagera River which flows down in the southern part of the park and feeds into several small lakes and Lake Ihema a home to the hippos and crocodiles. The Kagera River also known as Akagera River or Alexandra Nile is an East African River forming part of the upper headwaters of the Nile and it carries water from its most distant source located in Lake Rweru in Rwanda of about 597 km total length. The Park is about 2.5 hours drive east of Kigali, the Capital City of Rwanda. The Park being the only country’s savannah national park, it supports a rich array of wildlife such as the big Five animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, Rhinos as well as other wildlife animals include Giraffe, Zebras, and a variety of bird species like the rare shoebill stork among more.

ATTRACTIONS IN AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK:

Akagera National Park supports a rich array of savannah wildlife such as the big Five animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, Rhinos as well as other wildlife animals include Giraffe, Zebras, and a variety of bird species like the rare shoebill stork among more.

  • Wildlife

Akagera National Park is the only place in Rwanda to spot the Big Five animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, and the reintroduced Rhinos as well as other wildlife animals include Giraffe, Zebras, elands, warthogs, hyenas among more.

 

  • Birds

Akagera National Park boasts of over 500 bird species such as the rare shoebill stork, papyrus gonolek, and numerous water birds hence a fantastic birding destination.

  • Lake Ihema

Akagera National Park has a famous largest Lake Ihema a home to the hippos and crocodiles thereby it supports taking a boat on it for an up-close view of the hippos and crocodiles and water birds.

  • Primates

Akagera National Park supports the presence of primates such as vervet monkeys and olive baboons among more.

Activities In Akagera National park

ACTIVITIES IN AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK:

Akagera National Park supports participation in different activities such as boat cruise on Lake Ihema, Game drives in search for the Big Five animals and other wildlife and sport fishing on Lake Shakani among more;

  • Wildlife viewing

Akagera National Park has a diverse landscape and it’s the only savannah park that supports the presence the Big Five animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, and the reintroduced Rhinos as well as other wildlife animals include Giraffe, Zebras, elands, warthogs, hyenas among more hence encouraging wildlife viewing through game drives both day game drive and night game drive to spot nocturnal animals as well.

  • Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema

Akagera National Park has a famous largest Lake Ihema a home to the hippos and crocodiles thereby it supports taking a boat cruise on it for an up-close view of the hippos and crocodiles and water birds.

  • Sport Fishing

Akagera National Park has Lake Shakani which supports the presence of various fish species such as Tilapia, Catfish that is best practiced with a Park’s fishing policy which is Catch-and-Release Policy.

  • Bird Watching

Akagera National Park boasts of over 500 bird species such as the rare shoebill stork, papyrus gonolek, African fish Eagle, red-faced barbet and numerous water birds hence a fantastic birding destination.

  • Guided Nature Walks

Akagera National Park encourages taking a guided nature walk with an experienced guide in exploring the Park’s unique Flora and Fauna.

  • Cultural Experiences

The Park supports visiting the nearby local communities to learn about their traditional cattle herding, milking, local foods and beer preparations.

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Volcanoes National Park is African’s oldest national Park situated in the north-western parts of Rwanda protecting the mountain ranges steep slopes which harbours the endangered mountain gorillas hence a prime destination for gorilla trekking and it’s part of Virunga mountains, which are shared by Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Volcanoes National Park sits on 160 square Kilometres of area size characterised by lush rainforests and bamboo forests which encompasses five volcanoes of the Eight volcanoes in the Virunga mountains namely Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo offering a home to a variety of wildlife together with the mountain gorillas, Golden Monkeys and over 200 bird species. The Park was established in 1925 by the Belgian colonial government mainly to protect the endangered mountain gorillas and other wildlife from poacher. The Park is about 94Km away from Kigali town which is approximately 2 hours road drive depending on the traffic conditions.

LOCATION OF VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK:

Volcanoes National Park is situated in the north-western parts of Rwanda protecting the mountain ranges steep slopes which harbours the endangered mountain gorillas hence a prime destination for gorilla trekking and it’s part of Virunga mountains, which are shared by Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. The Park is specifically located in Musanze district which was formerly known as Ruhengeri and it shares borders with Virunga Mountains in Democratic Republic of Congo, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. The Park is relatively accessible by both road transportation and air transportation since it’s strategically located approximately 2 hours road drive from Kigali, the Capital City of Rwanda or alternatively connect via the Cyanika border from Uganda.

ATTRACTIONS IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK:

Volcanoes National Park offers a variety of attractions such as the endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys that reside in it, the birds, twin lakes and Musanze caves amongst as detailed below;

  • Mountain Gorillas

Volcanoes National Park is home to the famous endangered mountain gorillas hence a prime destination for gorilla trekking in Rwanda.

  • Golden monkeys

Volcanoes National Park is also harbouring golden monkeys that can be tracked within the park’s bamboo forests in Rwanda.

  • Birds

Volcanoes National Park boasts of over 200 bird species residing in the park including the Albertine rift endemics making it a perfect birder’s paradise.

 

  • Volcanic Peaks

Volcanoes National Park encompasses five volcanoes of the Eight volcanoes in the Virunga mountains namely Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo offering a home to a variety of wildlife together with the mountain gorillas, Golden Monkeys and over 200 bird species. Mount Bisoke being the most popular one for its crater lake hence hiking.

  • Volcanic Landscape

The Park boasts of a dramatic landscape dominated by volcanic peaks, lush forests, and bamboo forests with unique vegetation zones. The Park landscape transfers from rainforests at lower altitudes to bamboo forests, Hagenia-Hypericum forests and finally Afro-alpine vegetation at higher altitude.

  • Musanze Cave

The Park contains the Musanze Cave that served as a former coronation site for Rwandan kings and can be explored.

  • Twin Lakes (Ruhondo and Burera)

The Park contains these scenic lakes which offer experiences of boat cruise, and beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes.

Activities In volcanoes National park

ACTIVITIES IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK:

Volcanoes National Park is characterised with various activities offered from it’s attractions in the park as detailed below;

  • Gorilla Trekking

Volcanoes National Park is home to the famous endangered mountain gorillas hence a prime destination for gorilla trekking in Rwanda.

  • Golden Monkey Tracking

Volcanoes National Park is also harbouring golden monkeys that can be tracked within the park’s bamboo forests in Rwanda.

  • Bird watching

Volcanoes National Park boasts of over 200 bird species residing in the park including the Albertine rift endemics making it a perfect birder’s paradise hence bird watching.

  • Volcano Hiking

Volcanoes National Park encompasses five volcanoes of the Eight volcanoes in the Virunga mountains namely Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo offering a home to a variety of wildlife together with the mountain gorillas, Golden Monkeys and over 200 bird species. Mount Bisoke being the most popular one for its crater lake hence encouraging volcano hiking with different challenging trails.

  • Twin Lake (Ruhondo and Burera) visit

The Park contains these scenic lakes that can be visited and they offer experiences of boat cruise, and beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes.

  • Iby’Iwacu Cultural Encounter

The Park encourages visitors to visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural village where they showcase Rwandan Culture through traditional dances, crafts, and way of life.

DIRECTIONS TO VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK;

Volcanoes National Park is relatively accessible by both road transportation and air transportation since it’s strategically located approximately 2 hours road drive from Kigali, the Capital City of Rwanda or alternatively connect via the Cyanika border from Uganda or take a chartered flight to Kigali International Airport then proceed to Volcanoes National Park.

BEST TIMES TO VISIT VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK:

Volcanoes National Park can be visited all year round in the different seasons of Wet and Dry in Rwanda. But best time can be in the dry season in Rwanda in the months of December, January, February, May, June, July and August where hiking into the forest to carry-out gorilla trekking or tracking the golden monkeys is easier since the trails are drier, the skies are clearer and the primates can be easily seen than the wet season. The Wet season in Rwanda happens in the months of March, April, October and November, this is the best season for bird watching in Rwanda.

ACCOMMODATIONS IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK:

Volcanoes National Park offers a wide range of accommodation options to choose from ranging from budget to mid-range to luxury as mentioned below;

  • Budget accommodation options include Villa Gorilla and Kinigi Guesthouse
  • Mid-range accommodations options such as Sambora Kinigi Lodge, La Palme Hotel and Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
  • Luxury Accommodation options like One and Only Gorilla’s Nest, Singita Kwitonda Lodge, and Virunga Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

 

 

 

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Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is the only savannah and largest national park situated in the eastern parts of Rwanda sharing an international border with Tanzania. Akagera National Park covers an area size of 1,122 square Kilometres characterised by woodland, swamps, low mountains and savannah mainly to shelter wildlife such as the big Five animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, Rhinos as well as other wildlife animals include Giraffe, Zebras, and a variety of bird species like the rare shoebill stork among more. Akagera National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa which was a battle field between the Army of Rwanda and the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) a rebel group typically composed of the Tutsi exiles then later established in 1934 by the Belgian Colonial Government mainly to protect the region’s wildlife amid increasing threats. The Park is named after the Kagera River which flows down in the southern part of the park and feeds into several small lakes and Lake Ihema a home to the hippos and crocodiles. The Kagera River also known as Akagera River or Alexandra Nile is an East African River forming part of the upper headwaters of the Nile and it carries water from its most distant source located in Lake Rweru in Rwanda of about 597 km total length. The Park is mainly famous for the presence of the Big Five wild animals which are the main attractions namely Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, Rhinos and other wildlife and various bird species.

LOCATION OF AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK:

Akagera National Park is the only savannah and largest national park situated in the eastern parts of Rwanda sharing an international border with Tanzania. The Park is named after the Kagera River which flows down in the southern part of the park and feeds into several small lakes and Lake Ihema a home to the hippos and crocodiles. The Kagera River also known as Akagera River or Alexandra Nile is an East African River forming part of the upper headwaters of the Nile and it carries water from its most distant source located in Lake Rweru in Rwanda of about 597 km total length. The Park is about 2.5 hours drive east of Kigali, the Capital City of Rwanda. The Park being the only country’s savannah national park, it supports a rich array of wildlife such as the big Five animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, Rhinos as well as other wildlife animals include Giraffe, Zebras, and a variety of bird species like the rare shoebill stork among more.

ATTRACTIONS IN AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK:

Akagera National Park supports a rich array of savannah wildlife such as the big Five animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, Rhinos as well as other wildlife animals include Giraffe, Zebras, and a variety of bird species like the rare shoebill stork among more.

Wildlife: Akagera National Park is the only place in Rwanda to spot the Big Five animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, and the reintroduced Rhinos as well as other wildlife animals include Giraffe, Zebras, elands, warthogs, hyenas among more.

Birds: Akagera National Park boasts of over 500 bird species such as the rare shoebill stork, papyrus gonolek, and numerous water birds hence a fantastic birding destination.

Lake Ihema: Akagera National Park has a famous largest Lake Ihema a home to the hippos and crocodiles thereby it supports taking a boat on it for an up-close view of the hippos and crocodiles and water birds.

Primates: Akagera National Park supports the presence of primates such as vervet monkeys and olive baboons among more.

Activities In Akagera National park
Akagera National Park supports participation in different activities such as boat cruise on Lake Ihema, Game drives in search for the Big Five animals and other wildlife and sport fishing on Lake Shakani among more;

Wildlife viewing:

Akagera National Park has a diverse landscape and it’s the only savannah park that supports the presence the Big Five animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, and the reintroduced Rhinos as well as other wildlife animals include Giraffe, Zebras, elands, warthogs, hyenas among more hence encouraging wildlife viewing through game drives both day game drive and night game drive to spot nocturnal animals as well.

Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema: Akagera National Park has a famous largest Lake Ihema a home to the hippos and crocodiles thereby it supports taking a boat cruise on it for an up-close view of the hippos and crocodiles and water birds.

Sport Fishing: Akagera National Park has Lake Shakani which supports the presence of various fish species such as Tilapia, Catfish that is best practiced with a Park’s fishing policy which is Catch-and-Release Policy.

Bird Watching:

Akagera National Park boasts of over 500 bird species such as the rare shoebill stork, papyrus gonolek, African fish Eagle, red-faced barbet and numerous water birds hence a fantastic birding destination.

Guided Nature Walks: Akagera National Park encourages taking a guided nature walk with an experienced guide in exploring the Park’s unique Flora and Fauna

Cultural Experiences:

The Park supports visiting the nearby local communities to learn about their traditional cattle herding, milking, local foods and beer preparations

DIRECTIONS TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK:

Akagera National Park is about 110KM from Kigali, the Capital City of Rwanda which is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours road drive and the park can be accessed by both road and air.

By Road Transportation; From Kigali City Centre, head on a road towards Kigali International Airport and turn left 500KM before the airport head eastwards towards Rwamagana and continue through Rwamagana to the roundabout at Kayonza till Akagera National Park.

By Air Transportation; From Kigali International Airport, take a chartered flight of about 30 minutes to Akagera National Park’s Airstrip offering you a breath-taking aerial view of Rwanda.

ACCOMMODATIONS IN AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK:

Akagera National Park offers a wide range of accommodation options ranging from budget to mid-range to luxurious as detailed below;

Budget Accommodation Options include Dereva Hotel outside the park, Shukani Campsite within the park and Mutumba Campsite within the park.

Mid-range Accommodation options include Akagera Game Lodge, Ruzizi Tented lodge, and Karenge Bush Camp.

Luxurious Accommodation options like Mantis Akagera Game Lodge, Magashi Camp, and Ruzizi Tented Lodge

BEST TIMES TO VISIT AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK:

Akagera National Park can be visited all year round in the months in the different seasons of wet season and dry season in Rwanda. The best time to visit Akagera National Park in Rwanda is during the dry season in Rwanda within the months of December, January, February, May, June, July, August, here the sky is clearer, trails are drier leading to easy movements during game drives and guided nature walks and the savannah is very short making it easy to spot wildlife. During the wet season in Rwanda within the months of March, April, October and November, best times for birding and there’s plenty of rainfall.

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