Boat Cruise Tours in Akagera National Park
A boat cruise in Akagera National Park is one of the top activities that a traveler should not miss during their Rwanda safari to Akagera for wildlife viewing. Akagera National Park is the most rewarding park in Rwanda because of its rich biodiversity, which can be seen when you visit the park to participate in the various activities that the park has to offer, ensuring that you have an amazing adventure.
Akagera National Park offers an exciting adventure while viewing various attractions such as lakes, rivers, and various bird and butterfly species that can be seen in the swamps, such as the African Fish Eagle, open-billed stork, egrets, Hamerkop, Caruthers’s cisticola, pied crow, black-headed weaver, fan-tailed widow bird, cormorants, Senegal lapwings, African darter, shoe bill stork, and so on.
The vegetation in the park, including the shrubs, swamps, forests, which are habitats for the different animals and birds, the different animal species, including the big five animals that can be seen during the different game drives in the park, for example, the leopards and the lions are usually seen during the nocturnal game drives, where you will have a chance to see the big cats trying to catch their prey for dinner, which is a thrilling act to watch watching the antelope
Among the various activities available in the park, you will be thrilled to participate in the boat cruise, which will provide you with the best experience while in the park, allowing you to see a variety of attractions and exceptional views.
Akagera National Park offers boat cruises through its various lakes. The park is endowed with a number of water bodies, each with its own set of attractions that can be seen during the various boat cruises that can be taken depending on your preferences and time in the park. Akagera National Park contains several lakes, including Lake Shakani and Lake Ihema.
Morning boat cruises provide opportunities to observe early risers enjoying their first meal of the day after waking up. During the morning boat cruise, zebras and antelopes grazing in the park are common sights. During the morning boat cruise, it will be difficult to see carnivores such as hyenas, lions, leopards, and a variety of other animals.
You will also have a chance to see a number of water birds amphibian species, and you will also have a chance to see a number of fish species in the water. An interesting aspect about participating in the boat cruise in the park is that you will see a number of water birds soaring in the sky with their eyes on the lake, and if they are lucky enough, they will get the chance to catch a fish. Some of the water birds that can be seen include the African Fish Eagle etc.
During the evening boat cruise, you can observe various animal species searching for hiding spots in the park. Additionally, you can see big cats catching their prey.
Hippos will be seen taking a dip in the water, crocodiles sunbathing as they wait for their capable prey, and zebras moving to various locations in the park where they can stay overnight. During the evening boat cruise, you will see more carnivores in the park that normally hide during the day because they stay up all night trying to catch prey and then try to sleep in the morning, but they can also be seen moving around looking for prey during the afternoon boat cruise.
A group of students prepare to embark on the Boat Cruise in Akagera National Park at Lake Ihema.
The evening boat cruise provides an excellent opportunity to view the sunset, which enhances the beauty of the park while you relax. It will allow you to interact with your friends while having fun in the park, enjoying the cool breeze from the park’s lakes.
Birding:
Boat cruises in Akagera National Park offer opportunities to observe various bird species as you navigate the park’s lakes. As you cruise through the lakes and swamps, you will have the opportunity to see a variety of bird species, including the African Fish Eagle, open-billed stork, egrets, cormorants, Senegal lapwings, African darter, Caruthers’ cisticola, pied crow, black-headed weaver, fan-tailed widow bird, violet’s black weaver, long-crested Eagle, and many others.
