AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK

Abundant wildlife without the crowds

Rwanda is best known for its gorillas and, to a lesser extent, chimpanzees, but few people seem to realise that out in the far east of the country there’s also a Big Five savannah park. Today, thanks to the efforts of the African Parks organisation and the Rwandan government, Akagera is back in big way. The park has been restocked with wildlife and is now once again home to all the Big Five. The park, with its attractive landscapes and extensive lake system, is also a bird-watcher’s paradise, with a staggering 525 species (including the iconic shoebill and endemic papyrus gonalek) recorded within the varied habitats of this relatively small, but extremely diverse, park.

LOCATION OF AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK

AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK HIGHLIGHTS

Great wildlife viewing with the Big Five present
Excellent birding includes many rarities, raptors and waterbirds
Off-the-beaten-track destination
Beautiful scenery with several forest-fringed lakes

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Best Time June to September (It is dry and wildlife is easier to spot)
High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)
Low Season March, April, October and November (These are the peaks of the rains)
Best Weather June to August (Least rain)
Worst Weather March and April (Most rain)