Where to see the Shoebill in Rwanda

Where to see the Shoebill in Rwanda, Shoebill tracking in Rwanda can only done in Akagera National Park located in in the Eastern part of Rwanda. Akagera National Park is located in the North Eastern part of Rwanda neighboring Tanzania. Visiting to see the shoebill in Akagera National Park you will also have an opportunity to see other bird species including both resident and migratory birds, among other notable species include the threatened papyrus gonolek, other bird species include the Lesser Kesterel, the Armot Chat, the Red Faced Barbets, the Great Snipe, Swamp Fly Catchers and the Shoebill.

Where to stay during tracking the Shoebill in Akagera National Park

Where to see the Shoebill in Rwanda. Accommodation options to stay in during tracking the Shoebill in Akagera National Park range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodge options include Akagera Game Lodge, Ruzizi Tented Camp, Karenga Bush Camp, Dereva Hotel and Magashi Lodge among others. Contact us here for reservation and booking details.

What is the best time to track the Shoebill in Akagera National Park?

Where to see the Shoebill in Rwanda. Tracking the Shoebill in Akagera National Park is done throughout the year and the best time is during the months of June to September and December to March. During this time the park also receives various migratory birds.

How to get to Akagera National Park to see the Shoebill

Akagera national park is located in the north Eastern region of Rwanda about 110 Kilometers from Kigali the capital of Rwanda, which is approximately 3hour drive. It is beautiful park with lush green scenery and lots of wildlife and birds to see. We do provide 4×4 Vehicles with open roof, having professional driver guide and drinking water for your great game safari in Akagera National Park.

Other activities to do Akagera National Park?

Boat cruise on Lake Ihema

On a boat trip on Lake Ihema found in Akagera national park is real Paradise ideal for Where to see the Shoebill in Rwanda, you will be able to see its large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles and abundant water birds on the island in the middle of the lake. Visit to Akagera National Park for unforgettable wildlife experiences and exceptional cruising worth spending your holiday here. 

Game drives/ Wildlife Viewing.

Akagera National Park is a top adventure holiday destination in Rwanda and wildlife viewing is one of the highlights of African safari experiences you will get. Akagera National Park is once again home to the Big Five, following the reintroduction of seven lions in 2015 – which bred successfully and doubled in number within a year as well as 18 Eastern black rhinos in 2017. Other animals found in Akagera include Leopard, hyena and side-striped jackal make up the larger predators in the park. Notable plains game include elephant, buffalo, topi, zebra, waterbuck, roan antelope and eland. Other antelope are duiker, oribi, bohor reedbuck, klipspringer, bushbuck and impala. Primates can also be seen in the Park such as olive baboons, vervets and the secretive blue monkey are seen during the day, with bush babies often seen on night drives

Bird Watching

For holiday makers interested in Birds, Akagera National Park is an important ornithological site with 525 bird species. The rare and elusive shoebill shares the papyrus with other rarities such as the exquisite papyrus gonolek and countless other water birds that inhabit the wetlands in large numbers. The range restricted Red-faced barbet is probably the most sought-after bird and should be easy to find around Akagera game Lodge and Muyumbu campsite. Other range restricted species and highlights include Northern Brown-throated Weaver; Papyrus Gonolek; White-Winged Swamp Warbler; Carruthers’s Cisticola, White-collared Oliveback, and Grey-crowned Cranes. The park is also home to good populations of raptors and large numbers of water birds. Wake up to the beautiful sounds of Birds in Akagera National Park

Cultural and community Experiences

African community encounter will complete your holiday experience here, you will also have a cultural experience of the traditions and cultures of the local people, Learn about milking cows and traditions around cattle and milk on a farm in the Eastern Province; or spend time with banana beer and honey artisans to see how local products are made. All revenues generated by these visits are shared with members of the communities you visit.

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Eco Adventure Safaris offers amazing Africa experiences to Akagera National Park and Rwanda as a destination for the past years.  Contact us here for our discounted packages and also tailor made gorilla trips, birding, cultural experiences and golden monkey tracking, gorilla trekking, Wildlife viewing among others. Our magic in organizing authentic experience stems from the fact that we have overtime assembled a team mixed with young and energetic staff guided by well experienced Team and passionate about what they do. Eco Adventure Safaris is highly rated and reviewed on trip Advisor to help you learn on the experiences of the other travelers who have traveled with us to Rwanda. Contact us here about Where to see the Shoebill in Rwanda