Akagera National park recently introduced a new activity called Rhino tracking, where travelers are given a chance to discover the Akagera National Park on foot while walking in the bush and viewing the rhinos up-close.

 

Travelers join Akagera National Park’s rhino trackers, who move out every morning to track rhinos on foot as they monitor their safety and gather more information about the rhinos, including their health.

 

Akagera National Park rhino tracking takes place in the vast Kilala plains along the northern sector of the park, where over 30 white rhinos were introduced into Akagera National Park in 2021.

 

White rhinos are normally grazers that usually feed on grass, and the grass in the Kilala plains is the ideal spot for the white rhinos. While the black rhinos are browsers, they feed upward on the leaves of tree branches. Black rhinos of the Akagera can be spotted in the southern part of the Akagera National Park, which is mainly dominated by acacia woodland and forests.

 

The Akagera National Park rhino walk in the presence of the rhino monitors gives you an opportunity to learn more about the rhinos and other wildlife species that you may encounter during the rhino Although Akagera National Park white rhino viewing occurs in the park's northern sector, the Akagera National Park trip begins in the park's southern sector, which has the main entrance. A 3-day, 2-night Akagera tour itinerary would be ideal.

 

What is the rhino tracking cost in Akagera National Park?

Akagera National Park rhino tracking costs $75 per person. Rhino tracking in Akagera National Park only allows a minimum of two travelers and a maximum of four travelers.

 

Is rhino tracking in Akagera National Park safe?

Travelers may be concerned about whether it is safe to approach rhinos on foot in a national park. The white rhino is normally not aggressive. They can tolerate the travelers’ presence as long as you do not go too close to them. which is in contrast with the black rhinos, which are known for being so aggressive and dangerous. The rhino trackers are instructed by park rangers on how to keep a safe distance from the rhinos and how to behave in their presence.

 

If you are planning to visit the Akagera National Park and want to include the Akagera National Park rhino tracking, the most recommended trip is the 3-day safari to the Akagera National Park.