SPORT FISIHING IN AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
Sport fishing in Akagera national park should not miss out among the activities you should take part in for an amazing experience during your Rwanda safari. Sport fishing in Akagera national park will give you a number of options that you can choose from where you can engage in for an amazing adventure experience during your Rwanda safari. Although sport fishing in Rwanda is not highly developed because of the fact that the country is not a fishing country but mainly an agricultural country, therefore participating in sport fishing in Rwanda will give you the thrill of using the traditional methods that are quite authentic and much more engaging than the sophisticated modern methods that will not give you the chance to engage with the lakes and the surroundings.
In Akagera national park, there are a number of water bodies that can be seen like; lake Ihema, lake Mihindi, lake rwanyakizinga, lake gishanju but among the different lakes, lake Shakani will give you the most memorable experience given the fact that it is among the safe spots for fishing in the park that will give you the chance to catch the different fish species in the park for an amazing experience in the park.
The main fishing methods that can be used during fishing in Akagera national park include gill netting and use of hooks. The park is arguably the best place where you can take part in sport fishing which will give you the opportunity to watch a number of habitats that are homes to the different wildlife species that can be seen when you participate in sport fishing which is among the different activities in Akagera national park. a number of tourists interested in fishing have raised concerns over the crocodiles this is because many crocodiles can be seen sun basking along the water sources.
However, it should be noted that the areas where you participate in sport fishing in Akagera national park are quite safe and are free from the predators making it a safe activity. It should also be noted that for one to participate in the activity, you should first obtain a fishing permit and other own equipment for fishing. the activity involves the method of catch and release however as a reward for participating in the activity, you will get to keep one fish and some of the different fish species that can be seen in the park include; cat fish, Nile tilapia, Nile perch, Tanganyika sardine, varicorthinus and many other species that can be seen
Interesting about sport fishing in the park is the fact that you can participate in other activities after participating in the activity. Other activities that can be carried out include; Participate in game drives in Akagera national park to have an amazing experience in Rwanda which will give you the chance to see a number of rewarding wildlife species. During the morning game drives, you will get to see the early risers in the park like the elephants, rhinos catching their first bite of the day among other rewarding attractions, you can also participate in the nocturnal game drives in Akagera national park which involves watching the different carnivores and how they interact at night heading to the different hiding spots as you watch them hunting for prey.
Tourists can also participate in the boat cruise on Lake Ihema which will give you the opportunity to watch a number of rewarding attractions like the different bird species like; African Darter, African Wattled Lapwing, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Common Squacco Heron, Crowned Lap wing, Eastern Grey Plantain-eater, Great Egret White-breasted Cormorants, Pied Kingfishers, Osprey, Double-tooth Barbet, Yellow-bellied Waxbill, Familiar Chat, Brown-throated Wattle-eye and Spot-flanked Barbet, you will get to see a number of mammal species taking dips in the park like; the rhinos, the impala, Uganda kobs, as you also watch the sunset for an amazing experience in the park. you will also get to spend time watching the shoe bill stork which is an amazing bird species with amazing facts that make it a rewarding bird species that you will get to observe as you spend time participating in birding.
Other activities you can enjoy taking part during your Rwanda safari include; gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park which will give you the opportunity to understand more about the endangered mountain gorillas in the wild, you can also participate in chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe national park, hiking the Virunga mountain like mount gahinga, mount sabyinyo, mount bisoke, mount karisimbi and mount muhabura which will lead you to a number of attractions in the park among other top tourism activities that will make your stay in the country quite memorable.
