Akagera National Park, Rwanda

Activities

Guided game drives in your own vehicle are available. The guides can direct you to areas where wildlife is most abundant and guide you to stunning scenic spots that you may otherwise miss.

Birding safaris are popular amongst regular visitors and the immense variety and abundance of species will not fail to impress. From the vast concentrations of waterfowl to the myriad of savanna species, there is never a dull moment, with more than 500 species recorded in Akagera. Serious birders can seek out several endemic species as well as rare gems such as the near threatened papyrus gonolek (Laniarius mufumbiri), which is restricted to papyrus swamps, the localised red-faced barbet (Lybius bidentatus) and the sought after swamp flycatcher (Muscicapa boehmi).

Fishing is available on Lake Shakani and several camping spots allow you to spend a night out amongst the sights and sounds of the bush.

If you are looking for a variation on the ordinary safari experience, Akagera will not disappoint. Experience the park from a different perspective with a boat safari. Drift past huddles of hippos and crocodiles basking in the sun with their jaws menacingly agape.

Night drives in an open game viewing vehicle offer the chance to glimpse the more mysterious creatures of the night.