Akagera National Park Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema is one of the most interesting adventures in Akagera National Park.
The 1 hour boat trip in Akagera National Park, is manned by an experienced ranger guide, who has great knowledge of the park and the lake in general. The guide will give you a safety briefing prior to getting on the water, and full instruction throughout, as you enjoy an informative guide cruise on this beautiful Lake Ihema.
The 90 sq. km lake has a rich aquatic biodiversity, rewarding you with a great sighting experience of the aquatic life, which may not be spotted on the mainland during game drive. There are over 480 bird species that can be spotted during early morning and evening as the patch.
A number of hippos and crocodiles are also resident in Lake Ihema, plus you have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife on the lake shores – often herds of buffalo and elephants, wander down to the lakeshores, and individual topi make use of the nearby anthills to stand sentry.
The boat cruise in Akagera National Park, runs for an hour, and there are a number of scheduled boat trips, from morning, noon and evening.
You will enjoy an incredible moment, as your guide points out some of the wonderful sightings as you cruise along. The flap of an elephant’s ear. The snort of a hippo. A startled crocodile sliding into the water with barely a splash. Watch and listen for these special moments on a boating safari, in search of aquatic wonders in the wild. Spy rare birds in the reeds, antelope and predators slaking their thirst, herds of elephants crossing a channel. Up close, in the wilderness, on an unforgettable boating safari.
Boat cruises in Akagera National Park are both private and scheduled, with the majority of the boat rides being scheduled.
Scheduled boat trips in Akagera National Park are scheduled at 7:30 am, 9 am, 3 pm and 4:30 pm sunset boat trip, and each boat trip run only for an hour.
Private boat trips in Akagera National Park can be booked between 11 am and 2 pm.
You can combine your Akagera National Park boat cruise on Lake Ihema, with game drives in the park. Evening game drive is also offered in the park, to spot the nocturnal wildlife.
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