500+ Species
Bird Watching in Akagera
2-6 hours (flexible)Easy to ModerateEarly morning (6-9 AM) — Nov to Apr for migrants
500+ Species — A World-Class Birding Destination
Akagera National Park is a birding paradise with over 500 bird species. Bird watchers can explore wetlands, lakes, and savannah areas to spot rare and migratory birds including the iconic shoebill stork and African fish eagle. The park's extraordinary habitat diversity — from papyrus swamps and lakeshores to open grasslands and miombo woodland — supports one of the richest avifaunas in East Africa. Specialist birding guides can help you find everything from the elusive shoebill stork hiding in the papyrus to the dazzling lilac-breasted roller perched on an acacia branch. The migratory season (November–April) brings Palearctic species that swell the bird list even further.
Ideal For
Bird enthusiastsNature loversEco-touristsWildlife photographers
Activity Highlights
Over 500 recorded bird species
Chance to spot the rare shoebill stork
African fish eagle, malachite kingfisher, papyrus gonolek
Multiple habitats: wetlands, savannah, woodland, lakes
Specialist birding guides available
Migratory species from November to April
2-6 hours (flexible)
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Duration
2-6 hours (flexible)
Best Time
Early morning (6-9 AM) — Nov to Apr for migrants
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
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