Parc National de l' Akagera Travel Guide

  Lake Ihema @ ANP
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  • Lake Ihema @ ANP
      Lake Ihema @ ANP
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  •   Things to Do
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  • hills and valleys
      hills and valleys
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  • kayonza street scene
      kayonza street scene
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  • Lodge scene @AGL
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Hippos!

Hippos!, Parc National de l' Akagera

 nsbm Says:  The hippos are always sunning in the water of the lakes and the rangers know where to see them. A little walk to the marshy waters edge is just as delightful even if you dont seee any but dont fear the hungry hippos will be there. They eat swim sleep and swim again...what a... 

the 'wild' elephant

the 'wild' elephant, Parc National de l' Akagera

 nsbm Says:  One of the attracitons of the park is the wild elelphant who was actually brought up and tamed by the 'elephant man'...his keeper who is a fisherman near the fihing station onLake Ihema. The large mammal is moody and should not be approached without the park rangers... 

Kayonza: junction ville

Kayonza: junction ville, Parc National de l' Akagera

 nsbm Says:  78km east of Kigali you reach the literally juntion town of Kayonza. The circle has signs pointing to uganda and tanzania in opposite directions and adds that wild frontier feel to the place. there is accomodation at the aumbebhazi hotel just on the circle, basic but there... 

on the way to Akagera: RWAMAGANA

on the way to Akagera: RWAMAGANA, Parc National de l' Akagera

 nsbm Says:  the rwamagana Catholic Church is a grand building following the low rise mud houses of the locals..The school nearby and the steeple offer fine photo opprotunities along the journey. Its about 60km form Kigali and offers good access north to Lake Muhazi or south to... 

the road east from Kigali

the road east from Kigali, Parc National de l' Akagera

 nsbm Says:  Soon after landing my guide picked me up and we headed to Akagera. The scenery is stunning, hills all the way. I planned it this way so that i could experience Rwanda first then the genocide history..Its definitely worth it to dlve in and then find out later...your... 

Hotels  

Akagera Game Lodge: Only Accomodation @ ANP

Akagera Game Lodge: Only Accomodation @ ANP, Parc National de l' Akagera

 nsbm Says:  A luxury lodge on the edge of lake Ihema all the rooms offer stunning views over the park. well purportioned rooms come at a high price at this South African owned establishment.helpful, friendly and overly attentive staff abound as often you are the only lonely guest!... 

Restaurants  

Aumbembhazi Hotel, KAYONZA: Goat Meat & Banana Beer

Aumbembhazi Hotel, KAYONZA: Goat Meat & Banana Beer, Parc National de l' Akagera

 nsbm Says:  The grounds of the Aumbembhazi hotel are a relaxing stop on the way to Akagera. The gondolas in the garden each have tables and chairs and are named after the countries that border rwanda with the flag and respective capitals! On the grounds they also have a banana reed... 

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 With only 1% of the game levels prior to the troubles, Akagera NP is still worth a detour. Elephants, Zebras, Hippos, Giraffe, Impalas, topi and numerous bird and bug life greet you. The guides are...... 

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