Walk the Nile takes visitors along the 120 kilometres stretch boundary fence at Akagera National Park which is patrolled each day by park rangers. Visitors at Akagera National Park get opportunity to walk for at least 7 kilometres and they are accompanied by freelance guide in the nearby village. It involves experiencing what fence attendants go through to make sure that the pristine Akagera National Park and its biodiversity is well-protected and conserved for today and future generations.
Walk the Nile at Akagera National Park usually starts at the park entrance in the South gate and takes visitors via the stunning hills along the fence outside the park. It takes hikers/visitors about 2 or more hours to walk through the fence till the top of the ridge that gets you the best of breathtaking views of Akagera National Park nearly across all sides. At about US$30, you can be part of this thrilling guided walk at Akagera National Park and a minimum of 3 people are allowed to be part of this experience.Book Now
Impalas in Akagera National Park
While on a walk the Nile at Akagera National Park, you have a chance to interact with cattle keepers or farmers and not to forget to look out for distinct bird species mostly if you are starting your walk in the morning hours.
Besides Walk the Nine, other safari activities offered in and around Akagera National Park include;
Game drives-both day and night game drives. Guided game drives in Akagera National Park are conducted in the morning, afternoon and at night. A night game drives is for you to look out for mongoose, bush babies, leopards, hyenas, owls, nightjars among others.
Boat safaris in Akagera National Park majorly takes place in Lake Ihema. This is for you to spot out hippos, crocodiles and water birds (including kingfishers, blue headed coucal, cormorant, fish eagle, marsh flycatchers, open bill stork, African Jacana and others) as well as other wildlife species.
You may also be part of nature walks in Akagera National Park, sport fishing Akagera, birding, cultural tours and many more.
Best time to visit Akagera National Park
Tours in Akagera National Park can be done at any time of the year. But the dry season is more preferable and this starts in June, July, August, September and December, January, February. The wet or rainy season is equally ideal especially for bird watching and this occurs in March, April, May and October, November. The wet season is characterized by heavy rainfall which makes the trails become muddy thus making it a bit challenging for visitors on game viewing safari.
Rwanda is a year round destination to visit by tourists especially those seeking to track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes and those seeking to see the great Chimpanzees in Nyungwe forests.
Where to stay at Akagera National Park
The notable places for visitor night stay at Akagera National Park include; Akagera Game Lodge basically a mid-range facility. Magashi Tented Camp famous as luxury accommodation and Ruzizi Tented Camp.
How to get to Akagera National Park
To take part in walk the Nile in Akagera National Park, your journey will start from Kigali capital city or airport then you drive northeastwards about 2-3 hours. Alternatively, fly from Kigali using Akagera Aviation to Akagera National Park while enjoying your scenic tour by helicopter.