Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park covers 1,100 km² in Rwanda's Eastern Province. It is designated as an Important Bird Area and was established in 1934. It is the 3rd most looked-up sight in Rwanda on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit for drier conditions is during the months of June, July, and August. July typically sees the least rain, with about 4 rainy days, while August has about 8. The wettest months are April and November, which each see rain on about 25 days. Throughout the year, temperature variations are minimal. Daily highs range from 26 °C to 28 °C, and daily lows remain steady between 17 °C and 18 °C.
The park is located 82 km from Kigali. For those traveling by air, Kigali International Airport (KGL) is the nearest entry point, situated 81 km away. The park recorded 34,000 visitors in 2022. As the park is an Important Bird Area, visitors may focus on birdwatching activities. Travelers should arrange transport from Kigali to reach the park entrance.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 22 °C on average. The wettest is April, with about 120 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 67 | 111 | 120 | 80 | 16 | 9 | 28 | 62 | 93 | 112 | 77 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
