Safari activities in Akagera National Park: located in the northeastern part of Rwanda in the Kibungu district boarding Tanzania in the East, covering an area of approximately 1,122 square kilometers, Akagera National Park is one of the most visited safari destinations in the Republic of Rwanda.
Akagera National Park was established in 1934 and is one of the largest conserved wetland areas in Africa, this ranks the national park as the top best safari destination for any kind of safari adventure in the republic of Rwanda.
The national park is mainly composed of swamps, marshes, papyrus swamps, woodlands, lakes, grasslands, and savannah plains, making it rich in biodiversity and a very suitable habitat for wildlife.
home to various wildlife species including; buffalos, lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards, zebras, bushbucks, Maasai giraffes, elands, topis, hyenas, warthogs, oribis, Sitatunga, Defassa waterbuck, roan antelopes, sable antelopes, reedbucks, civets, and different primate species makes Akagera national park the top best destination for any kind of safari experiences.
In this article, we get to know some of the best safari activities to carry out while in Akagera National Park which ranks the national park as a top safari destination to have a wild life adventure these include;
This is the top safari activity that offers sightseers the best tour of the entire national park as sightseers get to see a collection of wildlife species from the Big 5 African animals such as lions, Rhinos, Buffaloes, Leopards, and Leopards. Akagera National Park also allows sightseers to view various other wildlife species, including, zebras, bushbucks, Maasai giraffes, elands, topis, hyenas, warthogs, oribis, Sitatunga, Defassa waterbuck, roan antelopes, sable antelopes, reedbucks, civets and different primate species such as vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboons, and silver monkeys among others, crocodile and hippos, plus also noticing the numerous vegetation in the national park.
For sightseers who love bird watching, Akagera National Park is the top destination to have a challenging bird-watching experience as sightseers can get to view some of the over 450 different kinds of birds including water birds and with the help of well-trained safari guides birds such as; the swamp flycatcher, shoebill stork, red-faced barbet, marabou stork, African fish eagle, open billed stork, cormorants, African darter, lilac-breasted roller, Suaza shrike, long-tailed cisticola, Ross Turaco, papyrus Gonolek, Huglen’s robin-chat, and many others can be witnessed.
Boat cruise tours
The boat cruise is also another way sightseers can get to experience Akagera National Park as they get to view numerous attractions on a water cruise on Lake Ihema which offers sightseers unforgettable safari adventures to see attractions such as; hippos and crocodiles, buffaloes, waterbucks, elephant, and warthog’s and also numerous as well as water birds like African fish eagle, open billed stork, egrets, cormorants, African darter and among more.
Cultural tours
Akagera National Park offers the best kind of cultural tours to all those who love African culture, as they get the chance to have community visits near the national park and learn more about tribes through galleries such as Imigongo Art and Craft Centre. Even sightseers have that chance to taste a meal that is locally made by the local restaurants as they get to have a Rwandise taste of the meal.
Sport fishing
Sport fishing is one of the most electrifying safari activities to carry out in Akagera National Park, sightseers normally carry out the activity in Lake Shakani to get to spot different marine species such as; Tilapia, Catfish among others.
Nature walks
Nature walks are some of the best ways to explore the national park as sightseers get to view numerous attractions as they are being guided by well-trained safari guides who help sightseers spot numerous attractions that can be seen in Akagera National Park such as lions, elephants, rhinos, antelopes, giraffes, zebras, birds, lakes, and different vegetation covers.
These are some of the best safari activities that can be carried out while on an adventure in the great Akagera National Park, these can be enjoyed by friends and families.
For more information about Akagera National Park, bookings, and arrangements sightseers can get in touch with our best safari operators who can help you achieve your desire to explore Akagera National Park.
