When is the Best Time to Visit Akagera Park
The best time to visit Akagera National Park is during the long dry season, this lies between June to September of every year. During this time of the year lee or no rain is experienced around the area and game drives become very exciting to explore inside Akagera Park. Around this time of the year, guests can enjoy warmer temperatures during the long dry season. Book Now
Bordering Tanzania in eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park is central Africa’s largest protected wetland and the last refuge for savannah-adapted species in the country. Stretching across a vast expanse of low-lying mountains and savannah plains, the park takes in the rolling highlands woodlands, swamp-fringed lakes, and wetlands of the Kagera River along the way. Crocodiles and hippos wallow in the park’s watery basins, predators prowl through its acacia groves, and elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, and other animals roam across its grassy plains. Bursting with rich biodiversity, the park features a variety of rare species, as well as a plentitude of mammals and hundreds of bird species.
The other best time to visit Akagera National Park is between January and early March, onward from mid-March to the end of May heavy rains are experienced thus making game viewing and other experiences such as White Rhino tracking certainly not seamless to visitors.
Visiting Akagera National Park in other wet months will be characterized by lots of rain but worth checking it for your wildlife encounter.
Here are some of the experiences to do during the best time to visit Akagera National Park.
Day Game Drive.
Lead by a guide, Akagera National Park Game Drive occurs early in the mornings and late in the afternoons. While driving along the park tracks in a 4WD Safari vehicle, passengers will have the chance to spot animals such as hyenas, elephants, various buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, and lions.
Evening Boat Cruise.
For a stress-free nature experience, tourists can embark on the Akagera National Park Evening Boat Cruise. The cruise will take visitors on an unforgettable journey as the sun sets. The lakes and surrounds offer views of wildlife such as cormorants, hippos, and crocodiles. Knowledgeable guides are on hand to answer any questions and point out points of interest along the cruise.
Speak to one of our destination specialists to join us in exploring Akagera National Park in Rwanda and have the best unique wildlife encounter. For guests seeking to explore other parks in Rwanda including Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking safari, or golden monkey trek, our team will make the right recommendations for your remarkable experience in Rwanda or complement your visit with Nyungwe Forest National park home to Chimpanzees and other special primates in Rwanda.
