Akagera National Park - Rwanda Safaris

Where is it found?
Akagera National Park is found in the East of Rwanda near Kibungu city.Covering an area of about 2500 square kilometers of Savannah the park has a magnificent view of the Kagera River that denotes the frontier with Tanzania.
The park is on Rwanda's border with Tanzania in the east and it is the most standing out site at the place.The park has rolling sandstone hills in the west that are cut by a narrow,deep valley.In the east,there are predominant swamps and flood-plains that are breathtaking.

What a visitor should expect at the Park?

Hippos in Akagera River

Akagera National Park is composed of wonderful touch of the wild life due to the presence of rare mammals that roam about the whole area.These mammals and birds are easily seen and a visitor can take clear photos with them.
Some of the wild animals that one cannot miss out on a Safari to this park include;elephants,zebras,buffaloes,bush babies,crocodiles, hippopotamus and many more.Sometimes visitors get a chance to see hiding animals at the park such as lions,leopards and the black rhinos.

Birding is another adventure that the park has to offer with over 150 bird species.These birds are well seen in the morning and evening as they fly few meters from the ground.The park is also known for harboring waterbirds that are rare to find.Some of the birds include;black-headed gonalek,heuglin's robin-chat, gorgeous lilac-breasted roller,giant horn bill,crested barbet, Ross's turaco and many more.

What are some of the activities carried out at the Park?
There are numerous activities that the park can offer and this include the following:
-Game drive:Get a chance to get close to the wild animals and even take photos with them on your game drive at the park.These game drives are guided and are organised both in the morning and evening.While on the drive,many wild animals are seen as they graze and pay in the Savannah.
Strong vehicles are used to get you through this East African wild.

-Birding;Presence of a wide variety of birds at this park offers birders a paradise to embrace.The rare birds that are seen flying and sailing on River Kagera,spices up the safari.

Other activities at the park include;Evening walks,cultural walks,nature walks and boat cruising.

Akagera Lodge

Where to stay 
-Akagera game Lodge:This is the only accommodation in the park.The Lodge is magnificent with great views of the park.At the front of the Lodge,there is a pool where visitors go for sunbathing and relaxing.The Lodge has comfortable rooms and modern facilities.

Alternatively,one can decide to camp at Akagera Camp site.This site overlooks the Akagera River and one can have a wonderful view of the Lake while at his/her tent.

How to get to the Park
The park can be accessed from  Kigali and this is about 12km which takes about 2 hours while using the road,while from Kibungo,it takes 1 hour.
It is advisable to use 4  by 4 vehicles while travelling to this park.