5 Things To Do In Akagera National Park On Honeymoon

These are some of the 5 things to do in Akagera National Park on honeymoon. Akagera National Park lies on the eastern side of Rwanda and seats on 2500 sq km. During your honeymoon, you have plenty to look out for in terms of views, and the cool breeze that comes from over 10 lakes. Sharing and taking photos of such an adorable destination on honeymoon is remarkable.

This park was gazette in 1934 from a forest reserve and it was inhabited by a wide range of animals like black rhinos, lions, lycanos, hyenas, leopards, zebras, a herd of buffaloes, elephants, impalas, hippos, crocodiles and so many others. Akagera National Park had a lot of Lycanos but was wiped out by a destructive pandemic that claimed all of them.

During the 1994 Rwanda genocide, the land for this park became the turning point for firewood, hunting, and agriculture leading to the loss of a great amount of animal habitat. But because of human encroachment, poaching, and farming the last rhinos and lions were seen in the Akagera National park in 2007. This was because of habitat loss.

To revamp its glory Rwanda Development Board and African Park partnered in 2009 under Akagera Management Company. From 2010 this management embarked on reinstating the Rhinos and lions from 2015. The parks seem to be under recovery and early morning and afternoon game drives are getting more interesting in Rwanda.

Highlight Of Activities To Do On Honeymoon In Akagera National Park

• Game drives
• Boat Trip and fishing
• Birding
• Nature Walk
• Community tour

Game drives On Honeymoon In Akagera National Park

Going through the undulating hills of Akagera National Park to enjoy a game drive with your partner is unmatched. Rise up early for a game drive may give you chance to see various animals like impalas, elephants, Rhinos, waterbucks, bushbucks, Burchell zebras and so much more.

A number of birds linger in the forest and spend their day in the swampy surroundings of lake Ihema. Some of the birds you may get to see include Barred long-tailed cuckoo, Doherty’s and Lagden’s Bush-shrikes, Archer’s Robin-chat, Red-throated Alethe, African fish eagles and so much more.

The private game drives with your partner create a tighter bond that lasts a lifetime.

A Boat Trip on Lake Ihema or Lake Shakari

Having some special moments on Lake Ihema gives you super views of what the park is gifted with. The incredible shoreline with swampy vegetation is regularly flocked by an array of birds, a range of animals quench thirst and cool of heat from its waters. Watch out for hippos and crocodiles that spend much of their day in the water.

 Look out for great views of the surrounding hills that make up the park’s topography.

You can do fishing on Lake Shakari or Lake Rwanyakazinga where you may get to catch fish like tilapia, catfish, mudfish, and various other fish types. Carry your fishing equipment and some lures for you to have fun. You can spend a relaxing evening on a campfire in the evening and roast your catch for the day just for fun.

Birding In Akagera National Park on Honeymoon

For birders in love birding on honeymoon in Akagera National Park is a great experience. As you sail look out for a variety of bird species including shoe bill, cattle egrets, herons, and Swamp flycatchers to mention but a few.

A number of birds that linger in the park make boat trips on Lake Ihema more interesting as they keep flocking its shores and surrounding swampy vegetation.

Community Tour on honeymoon in Akagera National Park

Rwanda has a rich cultural experience that you can add to your honeymoon in Akagera National Park. Spending some part of your day in the company of a local family is one way to learn about the life of an ordinary Rwandese.

Immerse yourselves into the Rwandese culture by participating in making art and crafts, and doing cow milking. You may bring out your muscles when churning milk to make ghee. Participate in banana beer making and sip some for taste, harvest honey and so much more.

Enjoy some traditional dance moves of Intore dance. Its steps are similar to the nuptial dances of the crested crane. Listen to the rhythmic drums that go with the dance and in no time you may find yourself joining irresistible beats

What Accommodations To Book For Honeymoon In Akagera National Park

A range of accommodation plans are available for overnight in Akagera National Park. Based on your budget, you have a wide range to choose from facilities graded according to Luxury, Mid-range, and Budget accommodations.

Some of the accommodation facilities in Akagera National Park include Akagera game lodge, Ruzizi Tented lodge, Magashi Safari Camp, Vintage cottage, Akagera Resort and Country club to mention but a few

How To Get To Akagera National Park

By Road

Akagera National park can be accessed by road from Kigali International Airport through Rwamagaga to Kayonza to Kabarondo to Rinkwanvu for approximately 98 km. the time taken varies from about 2 and half hours to 3 hours without stops.

Driving from Uganda, you can access Akagera National Park through Gatuna Border.

From Tanzania Akagera National park can be accessed through Rusumo Border.

By Air

Domestic charter flight arrangements can be made from Rwanda Air upon request. This however must be arranged in advance.

When Is The Best Time To Do Honeymoon In Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is open for tourists all year round although the dryer months attract more game in the open grasslands. June to September are most favorable for game drives in the park as you may get to spot zebras, buffaloes, water bucks, bush bucks Rhinos, olive baboons, lions, and so many others.

The wet seasons are mainly breeding times so expect to see more infants, especially with the ungulates that hide them from elusive lions that prey on them. This season is also the shoulder season on the tourism calendar so expect less noise in the park that would disrupt your moment.

What To Pack For Honeymoon In Akagera National Park

Packing light but relevantly for your honeymoon in Akagera National Park saves you the trouble of packing and unpacking your baggage.

A travel Journal to take notes of your moments in Akagera National Park

Binoculars to get a clearer view of the far-ranging attractions in the park.

Sunscreen to smear on your body in case stinging insects attack you during the game drives or Boat ride

A torch to use for lighting when the lights go out, especially in the night. Most accommodations in  Akagera National park use solar power.

Pack wilderness friend wear but try to avoid bright colors as these may be misunderstood by animals and insects and they attack you

A camera to photos and keep as memories of your honeymoon in Akagera National Park Rwanda.

 Some hard cash to change into local currency in case you wish to do any local transaction. Credit cards are not commonly used in Rwanda because of their lengthy procedures.

Carry an extra fully charged battery for the camera or your phone to exchange with when one runs low.

Insect repellant as the wilderness is habitat to a number of insects that may be stingers.

Pack a First Aid kit just in case of an injury while in the wilderness and if you have any personal illness. Do not forget some of the health documents from your doctor.

Toiletries just in case the lodge doesn’t provide

Energy snacks to bite while on game drives and other activities in the pack.

What Other Activities To Do In Rwanda On Honeymoon Apart From Akagera National Park

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda can be combined with a honeymoon safari in Akagera National Park. you enjoy the beauties of Volcanoes National park on your honeymoon. You need to reserve a Rwanda Gorilla permit which costs $1500 per person per trek.

Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National park is another hot cake to add to a honeymoon experience in Akagera National Park. You need to have a chimpanzee trekking permit per person per trek.

Kigali City Tour is the ideal activity to combine with a visit to Akagera National Park. Enjoy the commercial centers, visit genocide memorials, cultural centers, local communities and so much more.

Golden monkeys trek in Volcanoes National park is a great combo with a honeymoon in Akagera National Park. These enchanting monkeys keep you on your toes while in the wilderness. Their unique appearance especially a body larger than normal monkeys makes them exceptional. They are some of the world’s endemic species.

Birding in Nyungwe National Park on honeymoon is incredible as a variety of bird species over 275 bird species linger in the forest. Some of these are Albertine endemic. They spend the most significant part of the day constructing nests, feeding their infants, and doing other activities.

A canopy walk with your spouse on a suspension bridge is one of a kind over Nyungwe National Park. Together you get a moment at the bridge, look out for beautiful birds in flight, amazing forest canopy, meandering green valleys with elevated mountains and so much more. It’s charming love in the sky anyone would love to experience.

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