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The  activities done at Akagera National park

Activities in Akagera National Park include the process of ventures and travelers to try and spice up the main activities done during Rwanda Safaris while visiting the national reserve.

And these activities include boat riding, fishing, game drives, guided nature walks, birding, and many other as they might appear during the adventure.

Game driving in Akagera National reserve.

Game driving in Akagera reserve is one of the activities that create unforgettable memories. The travelers who come to this national Park may prefer or desire to see wildlife species especially the big five animals.

Furthermore, the National Park covers a total area of about 1,112 square kilometers and it has got an estimated number of big species (8000), these animals include African big Five Animals (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopard, and buffalo).  Definitely, the best highlight on this National Park is to sight see the big five as there moving with in the park, and in the morning when there moving out of there natural habitats.

Camping at Akagera 

Akagera National Park has an effective terrain land that is suitable for camping. A flat land makes camping more effective and enjoyable. This national park contains two major camping sites and these are Mutumba, Shakani and Muyumbu. In these camping sites tourists are able to clearly view the ecosystem and the fauna which can be easily located in the Park.

At the arrival in the park, you find tents displayed at the front office where you can pick one that is accompanied with firewood that will keep you warm thought the night.

Cultural Tours Outside Akagera National Park

Outside Akagera National Park, you will find out many people each one in a different tribe. As you will be moving out, you will associate with the local people as you will be mingling and singing local songs. Its always one of the best highlight on a Akagera trip

Boat Cruise at Akagera National Park

Besides the wildlife experience at this park, tourist can enjoy boat cruise. In addition the Park consists of a number of lakes and water bodies were even they are the feeding grounds for the birds. These can include ihema Lake that is well known for supporting boat rides and tours, a lake were you can find wild species like the hippo , fish and crocodiles .

For clarification the evening boat cruise are always available a cost of 180US per trip, this can be slightly maintained as it accommodate only 11 people.

A Brief Historical Back ground of Akagera National Park

During the 1994 genocide, the whole country was devasted and affected and this include Akagera National Park were  by it reduced the wildlife population of this national park. Therefore as a result animals in Akagera were displaced and some were severely killed.

In 1997, Rwanda’s government sub-divided some of the parks land in order to keep the animals and also the people who had came back after the genocide had ended.

Due to the rapid poaching activities in Akagera national Park during the genocide, the animal population in the park had reduced. Though the government hired more security gurds who were put to protect the park, so this reduced on poaching activities around the park.

A number of activities that are done at Akagera national Park which include nature walks, game drives, boat cruise, cultural tours, birding and others are just a few activities that can be covered, there if you plan well, you can explorer the park at its best.

1 Day Akagera National

The 1 day Akagera Itinerary is a passive short program that will allow you to explorer the wildlife species that even include the big five animals. Definetly, you will enjoy a number of activities that will include game driving, nature  walks, Birding and others.

3 Days Akagera National Park: Akagera National Park is one of the most visited iconic national parks that are famous and with abundant  wild species. These species include the African big five animals others can include Zebras and others. Game driving is one of the big activities to give the best highlight.

4 days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking : Gorilla trekking is mostly and effectively done from Volcanoes National Park. This par has got a number of gorillas with different types. This itinerary allows travelers to have an experience of a double Gorilla trekking

Costs at Akagera National Park

The costs at Akagera National Park vary from year to year. And the costs for renting a Car for a trip in Akagera National Park are between 175 dollars to 275 dollars. For the costs of a tour guide is not that huge as its 25 dollars per day and  for the entrance is $40

A number of activities that are done at Akagera national Park which include nature walks, game drives, boat cruise, cultural tours, birding and others are just a few activities that can be covered, there if you plan well, you can explorer the park at its best.

How to get to Akagera by Air from Kigali

Getting to Akagera National park by air needs to book a flight with Akagera Aviation. The flight from Kigali to Akagera takes about 22 mins and the flight lands at Bugesera airfield.

By Road

Using Road transport to Akagera takes about 2 and a half hours of driving.

The road condition to reach to this park is very dusty therefore its usually recommended to use Rwanda 4×4 cars for a safari drive. During your drive to Akagera National park, you will see the Rwanda’s beautiful Hills and valleys. In addition you will pass through towns like Rwinkwaku, Kabarondo, and Kayonza.

• Amazing Game Viewing: View the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo) and additional wildlife found only in Africa.
• Walking safaris, hot-air balloon safaris, and cultural exchanges with the locals all qualify as rewarding experiences.
  The Luxury of Time: Take advantage of being disconnected from the outside world in some of Africa’s most remote regions.
• Enjoy Your Senses; sip sunset drinks while giraffes amble over the rosy horizon and indulge in fine African cuisine.
• The finest itineraries incorporate Africa’s major destinations, according to Beyond the Wild.
• Traveling with a Purpose: Every African safari contributes to deserving conservation and community development projects.

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