Nyungwe Gate is also known as the northern gate and it is the exit gate of the Akagera National Park. The entry gate is known as the South gate or the Kiyonza gate which is close to park headquarters. Nyungwe gate in most of the times used by guests to exit the park however of recent with the coming up of Magashi luxury camp –a high end safari accommodation inside Akagera National Park, the gate is now being used as an entry point by only residents of Magashi where guests are dropped off at the Nyungwe gate by a shuttle from Kigali daily. Magashi Camp guides then collect the guest using safari jeep to the property and for park activities.Book Now
Zebra in Akagera National Park
For the most classic wildlife game drive in Akagera, this happens more around the Nyungwe gate, the area has the highest concentration of animals including the Buffaloes, Antelopes, Zebras, Warthogs, giraffes etc.. Upon picking up you safari guide from the Park reception from the south gate, visitors on a self-guided tours are advised to rent a game guide from the park reception at US$ 40.00 that will take you through a full day game drive to the exit gate which is referred to as the northern Nyungwe gate.
Why you must Visit Akagera National Park in Rwanda.
Here is why you MUST visit Akagera National Park. Akagera National Park is open to day visitors from 6am to 6pm daily. Please sure you have exited the park before 6pm. Overnight visitors must be at their accommodation facility by 6pm, unless they are conducting a night game drive activity operated by the Park management.
Toilets are available at Muyumbu, Shakani and Mutumba campsites, Lake Mihindii Picnic area, the reception and Nyungwe exit gate in the north. All visitors are advised to carry with them all their rubbish out of the park.
Activities to do when you visit Akagera National Park in Rwanda
Guided game drive
Explore Akagera National Park at your pace on a self –drive or take an experienced guide to accompany you. They are well informed and have keen eye for spotting wildlife!
Boat Safari
Popular on Lake Ihema. Meander along the forest –fringed lake edges, disturbing the slumber of hippos and crocodiles basking on shores. The amazing birdlife cannot be compared elsewhere. Very spectacular!
Night Game Drives
The sun in Akagera National Park might go down but the park does not sleep. Get on a night game safari to see the nocturnal animals including the lions. Leopard, hyenas etc
Fishing in Akageara
Spend a relaxing day fishing in Akagera National Park on the shores of Lake Shakani, Catch and cook your own dinner. Note: Visitors are asked to bring along their fishing equipment or fishing gears
Behind –The –Scenes-Tour
Be part of the conservation story in Akagera National Park by participating in the being the scenes tour experience. Learn more about what happens in the management of the park. Visit park headquarters, meet the staff, ask questions and hear more about conservation efforts in Akagera National Park
Walk the Nile
Stretch your legs with a 7km guided walk along the fence line. Understand how the fence works and its importance for the park management and the local community. Medium to difficult scenic walk are available for you.
Community Cultural Tours
Around the Akagera National park, several options are available for visiting the local community and learning about the social life in rural Rwanda, accompanied by a community freelance guide to ensure your village visit is informative and memorable.
Land locked Rwanda lying in the center of the Albertine Rift, in the western section of Africa;s Rift Valley means the country supports amazing diversity and endemism. In the northwest of the country , is the Virunga massif that covers Volcanoes National Park known for Rwanda gorilla trek and the famous golden monkeys and other primate.
Aside of the famous Volcanoes parks is the pristine forests of Nyungwe National Park with the highest populations of Chimpanzees in Rwanda and Africa, with sizable numbers of Colobus Monkeys and countless beautiful bird species.