Where to stay in Akagera National Park: lodges, camps or Kigali

Najbolja mjesta za posjet u mjestu Akagera National Park

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   1.Lake Ihema

   The largest lake entirely within Rwanda lies in the south of the park and is fringed with papyrus. Boat trips with a guide take you close to hippos, crocodiles and water birds, and the shoreline is one of the most scenic places in the park.

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   Lake Shakani

   Another of the park's lakes, with a campsite named after it. Fishing is possible if you bring your own equipment, and the shores attract hippos, waterbirds and thirsty antelope. Keep well back from the water's edge.

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   Lake Rwanyakazinga

   A lake in the park's quieter northern area, overlooked by a small luxury tented camp. Wildlife comes down to drink along its shore, and the surrounding woodland and water are rewarding for birdwatching.

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   Mutumba Hills

   A range of hills in the middle of the park with viewpoints over the lakes, savannah and papyrus swamps. The tracks are rough and steep in places, so drive slowly, and early morning or late afternoon gives the softest light.

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   5.Kilala Plains

   Open grassland where zebra, giraffe and antelope can be spotted from a long way off, and where predators sometimes watch them. A guide with sharp eyes helps enormously on game drives here.

Gdje se smjestiti u Akagera National Park

• Lake Ihema

  The southern part of the park around the lake has lodges, tented camps and campsites and is the quickest to reach from Kigali. It suits first-time visitors and families, with boat trips and game drives close at hand.

• Magashi

  A remote northern area with a small luxury tented camp overlooking a lake. It suits travellers who want seclusion and a quiet, intimate wildlife experience, though it takes extra driving time within the park.

• Kayonza

  The nearest sizeable town, east of Kigali, with shops, fuel and simple guesthouses. It suits travellers on a tighter schedule who want a base outside the park, though you need an early start.

• Kigali

  Rwanda's capital is roughly two hours' drive away, so Akagera can be visited on a long day trip. It suits travellers short on time who prefer city hotels, although a night in the park gives you far more time.

Najbolje vrijeme za posjet Akagera National Park

The long dry season, from June to September, is the best time for wildlife, as animals gather at the lakes and the vegetation thins. The shorter dry spell around December and January is also good. The main rains fall from March to May and again in October and November, turning the park green and making it excellent for birds, with fewer visitors but slippery tracks. Rwanda's altitude keeps the climate temperate, but days can be warm. Malaria is present in the region, so speak to a travel clinic before you go.

Kako se kretati po Akagera National Park

Akagera lies about two hours' drive east of Kigali on good roads. Inside the park the tracks are dirt, so a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle is best, especially in the rainy season, and you can hire a vehicle in Kigali or join a tour. Lodges and the park run guided game drives, night drives with a ranger and boat trips on Lake Ihema. Stay in your vehicle or boat except at designated stops, and never approach hippos or elephants. Tsetse flies are common, so wear light, neutral-coloured clothing.

Jelo i piće u Akagera National Park

Lodges and camps inside the park serve full meals, usually a mix of Rwandan and international dishes, so you do not need to bring much more than snacks and water for long drives. In Kayonza and Kigali, look for brochettes, skewers of grilled goat or beef, and for grilled tilapia, served with cassava, sweet potato or green bananas called matoke. Beans, rice and fresh fruit appear at most meals, and Rwandan coffee and tea are excellent. Drink bottled or treated water rather than tap water.

Pitanja o posjeti Akagera National Park