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Akagera National Park
Rwanda’s Akagera National Park, comprises 433 square miles along the international border with Tanzania. A Big Five game park, Akagera is rich in both wildlife and scenery; and just 2 hours drive from Kigali.
The Park is characterized by woodland, swamps, low mountains and savannah. The largely open expanse is ideal for game viewing, and the Big Five roam the park in ever-increasing numbers. The varied terrain shelters wildlife including zebra, giraffe, rhino, buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and hundreds of bird species, such as the rare shoebill stork. Visitors can also encounter buffalo, elephant, antelope, zebra, giraffe, baboons, monkeys, an incredible 490 bird species, plus much more. The relatively warm and low-lying plains of Akagera comprise a dozen lakes. Vast Lake Ihema is home to hippos and crocodiles.
Akagera is at the forefront of conservation and vital wildlife repopulation. In July 2015, seven lions from South Africa - five females and two males - were released in the park. This effort was described by African Parks as a ground-breaking conservation effort for both the park and the country. Akagera’s current population is now in excess of 60 lion. Most recently, 18 eastern black rhinos arrived in Akagera, settled in well, and have been breeding successfully.
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