Akagera National Park

Wildlife numbers are on the increment in Akagera National park and animals are gradually turning out to be less sketchy due to the issues which incorporate human infringement and poaching. Lions were once again introduced from South Africa in 2015 and there were 19 in the park as of mid-2018, alongside a similar number of black rhinos, which was once again introduced in 2017. Elephants have been once again introduced, and their numbers are currently assessed at around 120.

Akagera is known for its big game. Buffalo, Burchell's zebras, Masai giraffes, defassa waterbucks and cape elands, can be seen grazing in the savannah. Akagera is likewise home to 11 antelope species. The most widely recognized all through the park is the generous impala, however exceptionally compelling are the enormous groups of topi. Defassa waterbuck are consistently seen around the lakes and bushbuck is a far-reaching inhabitant in the forest regions. The rare sitatunga antelope are known to live in the swamps. Leopards can be spotted on night drives.

The Dry season from June to September is the best an ideal opportunity for wildlife viewing seeing in Akagera. wildlife viewing is simpler to spot since vegetation is more slender and animals accumulate around the lakes, which are a major component of the park.

With around 490 species recorded, Akagera offers astounding birding. Of the 480 species, 100 birds are not found in some other secured region in Rwanda. Akagera is Rwanda's second most significant birding site after Nyungwe, and the two parks complement one another impeccably – not many birds recorded in Rwanda can't be found in one or the other park. Akagera is a decent spot to see an assortment of raptors, including bateleur, white-sponsored and Ruppell's griffon vultures, and earthy coloured snake-falcon.

The birdlife in Akagera National Park is perfect all around the year. Each season offers an alternate cluster of animal varieties. The Dry season, from June to September, is best for francolins, numerous wetland birds, nightjars and owls. The early rainy season, in October, is best for lapwings and many open-field birds. Larks are generally dynamic from September to November and again in March and April. Pioneer-rearing water birds like cormorants, darters, herons, storks and ibises primarily breed from February to July. Migratory birds are available from November to April.

The Dry season from June to September is the best an ideal opportunity for wildlife viewing seeing in Akagera. wildlife viewing is simpler to spot since vegetation is more slender and animals accumulate around the lakes, which are a major component of the park.