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Parque Nacional Akagera: encuentre emociones inolvidables.
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Mejor momento para visitar
Jun-Sept
Estancia mínima
4-5 days
Principales avistamientos
Lions, Rhinos & Hippos
Distancia desde Capital
329 Kms2
Ubicación
Kayonza and Nyagatare
Lo mejor para
Family & Friends
Parque Nacional Akagera: encuentre emociones inolvidables.
Akagera National Park is located deep in the heart of Rwanda’s vast, awe-inspiring landscapes. Parque Nacional Akagera stands as an ancient testament to Rwanda’s incredible commitment to conservation and rejuvenation. It is one of the best conservation areas in the country, hosting large numbers of wild animals and a number of other natural features like lakes, rivers, plants, and vegetation.
It has a very long story of persistence and redemption, where nature and humanity associate to create a tapestry of life that spans across vast savannah landscapes, peaceful lakes, and dense woodlands. This area has been gazetted and has existed for more than 90 years and is approaching a century because it was gazetted in 1934 as a conservation area for nature, since there was massive loss of nature and wildlife, and hence leading to its gazetting to act as a habitat, a home and a shelter to the endangered animal and plant species.
Akagera National Park in Rwanda is far different today compared to the past 20 years, when it was on the verge of being degraded beyond repair. The consequences of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi had a terrible impact on the area, making its story of recovery even more remarkable. The results of this genocide were clear proof that even nature had no way to survive. At some point, it acted as a hiding place for some of the people, the army and children that were seeking a hiding place for their lives.
Akagera’s journey has been one of transformation, from a minor shadow of its former self to a thriving ecosystem where a diverse array of creatures now roams freely. Akagera National Park’s boundaries encompass a rich mosaic of habitats, each harboring a unique cast of characters. elefantes moving gracefully against the backdrop of ancient acacias symbolize the park’s triumphant struggle against poaching.
Here, Giraffes stretch their necks to eat the leaves from the treetops, while antelopes that go through the vast grasslands, careful yet steadfast. Across this naturally enchanting haven is the twisting course of the Akagera River, with its life-giving waters sustaining both wildlife and the surrounding communities. The park’s lakes that glitter like sapphires harbor an abundance of aquatic life, including cocodrilos and various bird species, a vibrant scene of interconnected existence.
Actividades del safari en Akagera
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Wildlife in Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including mammal species, primate species, and bird species. Some of these Mammal species include species like Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras, Hippos, Crocodiles, Antelopes, and Baboons. More species can be witnessed in the area because the area is full of these species. Interestingly, the area has the Big Five animals and in some reasonable numbers. It being the only National Park with some the big Five animals attracts large numbers of visitors to the area
You can get to witness hippos and crocodiles basking in the sun near Lake Ihema. The primate species in Akagera National Park are olive baboons, Vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, and bush babies. Akagera National Park has numerous bird species, with 500 recorded. The bird species include the shoebill, papyrus Gonolek, African Wattled Plover, Giant Kingfisher, Senegal Lapwings, Squacco Herons, African Open bill stock,
More bird species to sight include the Grey Crowned Crane, African Darter, Long-toed and Water Thick-knee, fish eagles, Cattle Egret, Hamerkop, Sacred and Hadada Ibis, Augur Buzzard, Long-crested Eagle, and Pied Crow. Black-headed and Viellot’s Black Weavers, Grey-backed Fiscals, Fan-tailed Widowbird and Caruther’s Cisticola.
Avistamientos seleccionados de Akagera
Búfalo africano del Cabo
Rinoceronte negro
Mono colobo blanco y negro
mono colobo
mono azul
Hipopótamo
elefante africano
León
Cosas que hacer en el Parque Nacional Akagera
Unidades de juego
El unidades de juego in Akagera National Park provide a witness leopards, hyenas, and lions. Along with the carnivores, enjoy the awe-inspiring scenic landscapes of the park and other big mammals like Elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, zebras, and Giraffes. The park also offers night game drives. Night game drives basically take over 2 hours, starting from 6 pm to 8.30 pm at night. A spotlight is provided to help in watching the different nocturnal animals. You get an opportunity of sighting the leopards or lions as they hunt.
Observación de aves en el Parque Nacional Akagera
Akagera National Park is a popular destination for birding activities in Rwanda. Birding entusiastas find birding in Akagera National Park rewarding, as it offers great opportunities to sight numerous bird species such as the papyrus gonolek, shoebill, and the more easily sighted species like weavers, egrets, and several Kingfishers. Birding is done during a game drive, nature walks with a ranger guide, and also on a boat safari along Lake Ihema. Birding on Lake Ihema offers you the pleasure of witnessing water bird species that cannot be seen while on the game drive in the Savannah grassland.
Boat safari on Lake Ihema in Akagera National Park
One of the best ways to take off the afternoon stress in Akagera National Park is by partaking in a boat ride on Lake Ihema. The crucero en barco offers a great opportunity to spot aquatic wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species that take shelter in the trees along the shores. The park offers scheduled boat trips that happen during the day, but also you can book a private, unscheduled boat trip at your own time.
Sport fishing in Akagera National Park
The Akagera National Park offers another unique safari activity called sport fishing on Lake Shakani. First, you make a booking for sport fishing on this lake. Even though the expectation is “atrapar y release“, you are allowed to take one catch for a meal if interested.
Tours culturales cerca del Parque Nacional Akagera
Experience the incredible rural Rwandan life among the cattle-keeping communities close to Akagera National Park. Here you get the opportunity to observe and also take part in the traditional cattle grazing, milking, and local milk storage in calabashes for preservation. Then, through the process of converting milk into different products like local yogurt and ghee, and finally participate in preparing a meal using local ingredients from the milk products.
Encounter an authentic cultural experience shared by the local people living near the park. The locals get to earn from milk preparation as they supplement their agricultural income. This also contributes to the conservation of culture and wild animals in the park.
Paseos por la naturaleza
You can also partake in nature walks in the park with the help of a guide. A walk through the spotted areas of the park allows you to appreciate the awe-inspiring biodiversity of the park. The activity involves following man-made trails that lead to dense forests, shimmering lakes, and swamps. Birders get an opportunity to sight numerous bird species as they trek the nature trails.
Mejor época para visitar.
It is better to note that safaris in Akagera National Park are offered throughout the whole year. No public holidays, so tourism activities carry on every day. However, there are alto and low peak seasons for visiting the park. The dry season is the cima season where the park is full of visitors because during this time, the game drive trails are dry and more navigable, rewarding you with awe-inspiring experiences.
Sin embargo, durante el húmedo estación (bajo peak in March, April & May), the park’s trails are slippery and less navigable, thus limiting some exciting safari activities like bush breakfast, sundowner, among others.
como llegar alli
Akagera National Park can be accessed by both air and road transport. By air, a flight from Kigali offers beautiful aerial views of the park, and it takes 1 hour to reach the park. By road, it takes a 3-hour drive on a well-paved tarmac road to reach the park from Kigali. The 27km road that leads to the park entrance from the main road is dusty, though navigable by a good 4 Wheel-drive car even during the rainy period.
Paquetes seleccionados de Safari en Akagera
3 dias
Privado
Tour de safari de 3 días por el parque nacional de Akagera
de
$ 1800
por persona
6 dias
Privado
6 días de caminata con gorilas en Uganda y safari de vida silvestre en Akagera
de
$ 758
por personadonde alojarse
Akagera National Park offers unique accommodation facilities which accelerate your safari stay in Rwanda. Accommodation facilities range from budget, midrange, and luxury, including Akagera Game Lodge, Dereva Hotel, Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Karenge Bush Camp, and Magashi Lodge, among others.
After an in-depth look, Parque Nacional Akagera es uno de los mejores destinos de safari que puede encontrar durante su estancia de safari en Ruanda. Visita Ruanda con Safaris amigables con gorilas.
Akagera in Summary
Mejores atracciones
Lions, Rhinos & Hippos
Mejor momento para visitar
Jun-Sept
Mejores atracciones
Vida silvestre, paisajes fluviales y safaris.
Principales actividades
Game drives, Boat cruise & Sport fishing
Cómo llegar.
Someone can get to this area by road transport from Kigali to Akagera National Park for about 2- 3 hours and reach Akagera Nationall Park or book a helicopter from Kigali International airport to Akagera National Park for about 45 minutes
Duración recomendada
Akagera Rhino Lodge (Budget), Akagera Game Lodge (Standard), Ruzizi tented lodge ( Luxury)
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is the park located, and how big is it?
The National Park is located in Eastern Rwanda along the Tanzanian border, spanning the Kayonza and Nyagatare districts and covering an area of 1,122 square kilometers of Savannah, woodland, and wetlands. It is located at a distance of about a 2.5-hour drive, equivalent to 110 km on well-maintained roads
Does Akagera National Park have the Big Five?
Yes, Akagera is home to all the iconic Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros). These animals are often very rare in other areas. It is very difficult to find rhinos in some areas. Lions were reintroduced in 2015, black rhinos in 2017, and white rhinos in 2021, making it the only area with the Big Five animals
¿Cuál es la mejor época para visitar?
The Dry Season is usually the best period to visit the National Park, mostly from June to September and December to mid-March. This is because they are Ideal for wildlife viewing, as animals gather near water sources. During the Wet Season, usually October to May, it is great for lush scenery and birdwatching, though some roads can be challenging and can make some areas very impassable.
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Precios transparentes
Sin sorpresas. Su cotización explica alojamiento, permisos, tarifas del parque, transporte, comidas y exclusiones antes de reservar.
Viaje responsable
Su viaje apoya áreas de conservación, guías locales, porteadores, albergues y comunidades conectadas con el turismo de vida silvestre.
Guías locales expertos
Solo trabajamos con guías expertos que valoran la vida silvestre, la seguridad, la hospitalidad y las experiencias significativas de los huéspedes.
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Recibes apoyo personalizado de principio a fin. Antes de la llegada y asistencia confiable durante todo su safari.
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Después de la reserva, no hay cambios sorprendentes. Sus tours salen cuándo, cómo y desde el mismo lugar que mencionamos.
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Temporada Baja
Octubre, noviembre, marzo, abril, mayo
Temporada alta
junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, diciembre
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