Uganda is a good year-round destination, but the rainy seasons (March to May and November to December) can make logistics a little tricky.
A family of lions from South Africa is settling in well, and breeding successfully, and 18 eastern black rhinos have also been reintroduced.
Visitors can also encounter buffalo, elephant, antelope, zebra, giraffe, baboons, monkeys, an incredible 525 bird species, plus much more. A boat trip on Lake Ihema is also a highlight of any visit to Akagera, with its large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles and abundant waterbirds on the island in the middle of the lake
The only way to explore the park is by vehicle, whether through a tour operator or self drive. The National Park also has a vehicle to hire, with individual spaces available on night drives.
It is recommended to take up the services of a guide, which can be booked through the park. Sleeping within the park is possible, at various lodges, a bush camp in the north at select periods, or camping in specific sites.
If you are looking for a variation on the usual safari experience, a boat trip on Lake Ihema will not disappoint. Drift along the forest-fringed lake edge, past huddles of hippo and basking crocodiles. For the serious birder a boat trip is a
In collaboration with the community and the park, the Community Freelance Guides have developed some cultural experiences to share with park guests. Visit a farm for milking and learn about the culture and traditions around
Lake Shakani is the site of sports fishing in the park; spend a relaxing day fishing off the lake shore and then cook your catch over an open fire at the campsite. Own equipment is required.
Let us preserve our heritage……..Genuine eco-tourism means tourism that has no negative impact on eco-systems, and positively contributes to the destination on a social and environmental level
Bisate Lodge, adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership. Bisate is located in the natural amphitheatre
Surrounded by rainforest, nestled among mountians, One&Only Nyungwe House is a haven of creature confmorts where the wild sectrets of nature come to life before our eyes. Sink into the comfort of your secluded
A simple hotel with panoramic views across the surrounding tea plantations. Located near the park headquarters, the twelve red-brick cottages make a convenient base to explore the Nyungwe forest.
Experience the wildlife wonderment of Rwanda’s captivating primates, from chimps to rare mountain gorillas, on this week-long African adventure. Come face-to-face with the fascinating and elusive primates of Rwanda in their natural habitats on two truly bucket list-worthy wildlife experiences.
Meet our company representative and transfer to your hotel in Kigali. Overnight at Chez Lando Hotel. After breakfast transfer to Nyungwe National park via Butare, stopover at the national museum in Butare, where you will learn about the Rwanda
This Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Primates Safari allows you the incredible experience of being able to Gorilla Trek in Ugandaand Rwanda, two of the 3 remaining areas in the world where you can do this!
