Mohana plain is the top popular and the largest plain in Akagera National Park in the Eastern Province of Rwanda seconded by Kilala plains. Mohana plains is excellently located in Akagera National Park approximately 3 hours’ drive from Kigali the capital of Rwanda.
The Mohana plain is extensive areas with huge concentration of wildlife species that lies in the extreme North side of Akagera National Park where Lake Rwanyakazinga is perfectly situated. Driving
Driving along
lakeside road via Mohana plains gives you a rear opportunity to spot the African lions that dwell around this area. Visitors also have a chance to view the semi-quantic animals such as hippopotamus which loves to scare so many people but this is an opportunity to see who they roar, crocodiles and water bird species can also been seen while you’re here including the herds of elephants. Book Now
Hippopotamus in Akagera National Park.
The Northern entrance of Nyungwe Gate is where you can found this plain where visitors on Rwanda safari in Akagera National Park may need the full day to explore this quite memorable area. It is an area that ideal for wildlife viewing experience, birding, photography and sightseeing all this can be captured in one area as you amaze yourself with the breathtaking sceneries and off-beaten nature. While on game viewing safari along Mohana plains, the wildlife species to view include zebras, buffaloes, impalas, topis, roan antelopes, warthogs, elephants, the Masai giraffes, lions to mention but a few.
Other nearby attraction plains to explore in Akagera National Park include Kilala plains, Magashi peninsula, Nyampiki peninsula; giraffe loop area and many others.
Mohana plains of Akagera National Park are best to explore during the dry season of year that is from the months of June, July, August, September and December, January, February. During the dry season, this part of the park remains relatively drier making it easier for visitors on game viewing safari to conduct their activities unlike the wet season also regarded as the rainy season which is characterized by heavy rainfall which makes the ground muddy and slippery. However, the wet season is usually perfect for bird lovers. It occurs in two phases that is in March, April, May and October, November.
Accommodation choices in Akagera National Park
Visitors who wish to explore the Mohana plains of Akagera National Park can spend their entire night in any one of the following accommodation choices; Magashi Tented Camp/Ruzizi Tented Camp (Midrange), Karenge Bush Camp (seasonal), Akagera Game Lodge (Luxury) or Dereva Hotel (Budget).
Getting to Mohana plains in Akagera National Park
The plains form the vast northern part of Akagera National Park which is in northeastern Rwanda about 3 hours’ drive from Kigali the capital of Rwanda. 4 wheel drive safari vehicle should be a must if you have plans to explore this particular part of the park or fly from Kigali International Airport using Akagera Aviation on scenic tour to Akagera National Park.