When to visit Akagera National Park.

When to visit Akagera National Park for a classic safari is the most asked question by travellers planning their safari in the land of a thousand hills. The park can be visited throughout the year, and the best time differs from individual’s interests. Akagera National Park is a prime safari destination in Rwanda, located in the eastern region. It’s the oldest national park established in 1934, covering an area of about 1,122 square kilometers. It’s known for hosting the African Big Five mammals that attract thousands of travellers each year to have a complete Big Five safari. Thanks to its diverse ecosystems, like woodlands, savannah grasslands, lakes, and swamps, which provide habitats to the park’s wildlife and avian life. The park is home to over 90 mammal species, 480 bird species, 200 butterfly species, reptiles, and amphibians, which contribute to the park’s unique tourist activities, including sports fishing, bird watching, game drives, nature walks, and cultural encounters. Akagera National Park experiences two seasons: the dry season and the wet season, both provide unique and unforgettable safari experiences in the park.

When to visit Akagera National Park.

Wet Season.

The wet season runs from October to November and March to May it is commonly known as the low season, during this season the park receives sufficient rainfall, the tracks are muddy and slippery making it challenging to penetrate them. The vegetation cover is tall and dense which prevents visitors to clearly view bird species and animals from a distance and taking clear photos. However, this season travellers looking for budget friendly packages to the park as most travel agencies and lodges give discounts during this period. This is the most preferred season by bird lovers since the park always has enough food, which attracts various birds species and they don’t move deep in the park in search of food. Spotting birds in season is easy, it’s the time of the year when most bird species breed. The migratory birds come to the park in this season running away from the harsh weather conditions in Asia and Europe and in search of food. The wet season in Akagera National Park provides exceptional safari experiences for those longing to immerse themselves in nature.

Dry Season.

The dry season is the best time to visit Akagera National Park by many travellers and it’s from December to February and June to September. This is known as the peak season and its characterized by little to no rainfall, the tracks are less muddy and slippery, making it easy to penetrate them. The vegetation cover is short and scattered, which creates clear viewing of birds and animals and taking clear photos. However during this season visitors have to move deep in the park in search of various wildlife and bird species.