Wildlife in Mohona Plains inside Akagera National Park

Wildlife in Mohona Plains inside Akagera National Park is rewarding. Come and discover the wide array of wildlife species that roam the sweeping plains of Rwanda’s only Savannah-dominated National Park found within the Eastern side of the country. This is the largest and most popular savannah plain in this Protected Area, only two and a half to three hours’ drive from the Capital- Kigali.  Book Now

This Plain is vast with a high diversity of wildlife and birds, sitting within the extreme northern part of Akagera National Park, close to the beautiful Lake Rwanyakazinga. When exploring Mohana Plains and along the shores of this Lake, visitors are provided endless opportunities to sight big cats, especially Lions that usually roam around the area, Hippos, African bush elephants, and Buffaloes that wander between the Lake and Mohana Plains. Also, expect different species of birds such as African Jacanas, Papyrus gonolek, African fish eagles, Grey-crowned cranes, Malachite and pied Kingfishers, Little bee-eaters, African Grey hornbills, Giant Kingfishers, African Wattled Plovers, and many others.

While enjoying game drives through Mohana Plains, there are also great chances of seeing the Masai giraffes, Common warthogs, Roan antelopes, Impalas, impalas, Topis, Kobs, Hippos, Duikers, common warthogs, Cape buffaloes, Zebras, bushbucks, and so much more.

Besides Mohana Plains, another beautiful plain worth exploring in Akagera National Park is Kilala Plains, a relatively warm and low-lying area of grasslands and savannah plains.

When is the perfect time to explore Muhana Plain in Akagera National Park?

The perfect time to explore the wildlife in M0hana Plains in Akagera National Park is the dry season from July to September and December to February because it is ideal for unforgettable game drives and guided bush walks. During these months, the vegetation across the Plains is low and sparse thus making it effortless to sight and track the wildlife, whereas most water sources have dried up leaving only a few permanent ones like Lake Rwanyakazinga making animals converge (quench their thirst and feed on verdant pasture) hence the best views and photography opportunities.

Where to stay while exploring Muhana Plains in Akagera National Park

Magashi Camp in Rwanda is the most popular accommodation option for travelers exploring Muhana Plains in Akagera National Park. However, other great choices of stay include Mantis Akagera Game Lodge, Ruzizi Tented Camp, Karenge Bush Camp, Dereva Hotel, Akagera Rhino Lodge, and Akagera Transit Lodge, to mention but a few. The Wildlife in Mohona Plains is unmatched.