Beyond The Game Drives In Akagera National Park : Akagera National Park is famous for housing the big five animals in Rwanda which can be seen when you participate in the game drives in Akagera National Park which will allow you to track the animal species for an amazing experience in Rwanda. Several people visit Akagera National Park to participate in the game drives in Akagera National Park which helps travelers visit both the southern and northern parts but there’s more to the park than just game drives national park. here are some of the different activities that you can participate in in Akagera National Park for a memorable safari experience in the wild.
The boat cruise
Travelers can participate in the boat cruise in Akagera National Park which will give them the chance to participate in the morning boat cruise, and afternoon and sunset boat cruises all of which will give you access to several different attractions in the wild. With the morning boat cruise enjoy the animals, especially the herbivores like the hippopotamus, the waterbucks, and buffaloes taking dips in the water, and during the evening boat cruise in Lake Ihema will give you the chance to watch the sunset as you enjoy the cool breeze and also enjoy watching the king fishers catching their prey in the water. The boat cruise in Akagera National Park can be carried out for 45 USD.
Birding
For travelers interested in birding in Akagera National Park, you will have the chance to watch about 100 bird species during your birding expedition in the park this is an all-day birding expedition that will lead you to several bird species like; the African Darter, African Wattled Lapwing, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Common Squacco Heron, Crowned Lapwing, Eastern Grey Plantain-eater, Great Egret and many other rewarding bird species in the wild. This safari experience is an all-day activity that you will get to embark on in the wild as you hike along the trails in the park, you can also watch them during the boat cruise on Lake Ihema and many other activities all which will give you access to the different bird species that will make your experience worthy of all the money you get to spend for your safari experience in Akagera National Park.
Hot air balloon safari
For travelers interested in watching a bigger area of the park, participating in the hot air balloon safari will give you the chance to watch a larger piece of area in the park from an aerial view. The hot air balloon safaris in Akagera National Park are organized by the royal hot air balloon company. The safari experience starts very early at 5:00 am were travelers will get into the basket and enjoy the flight in the park which will give you clear views of the different water sources, you will watch several animals grazing within the plains, and will also have the opportunity to watch several bird species from an aerial view which will give you the most unique experience in the wild.
Walk the line experience
The walk-the-line experience will allow you to understand more about the conservation efforts of the park management while you hike along the fence of Akagera National Park. you will also get to hike the hills in the park which will give you exceptional views in the park which will give you rewarding experience. You will also get to watch several different attractions from the numerous bird species and if you are lucky enough you can watch the lions and several different herbivores like the Uganda kobs, bushbucks, gazelles and many other rewarding features for a notable Rwanda safari.
