Tracking white Rhinos in Rwanda
Tracking white Rhinos in Rwanda : White Rhino tracking is a newly created safari experience activity that Akagera national park currently added to allow visitors explore their adventure during their visit to this wildlife park in Rwanda. White Rhino tracking in Rwanda involves on- foot walking tracking through the bush and this will give you an opportunity to see he Rhinos up- closed look at the Rhino in the wild.
Travelers do join the park’s Rhino trackers who go out early morning to track down the rhinos on foot to keep eyes on their security and convene information about him Rhinos such as about their health, behavior and character.
White Rhino tracking in Akagera national park conduced at a huge Koala plain in the north over30 Rhinos of the white Rhinos species ha where established at Akagera national park at the end of 2021.
Considering the fact that Rhinos are grazers that is to say, they feed on the grass below the vegetation landscape of Kilala since it is the perfect greenery for them. surprisingly , the black Rhinos also do exists at the northern part of Akagera national park plain since dominated by acacia woodland and forest ha normally feed on the leaves of tree branches.
A traveler on a white Rhino walk safari will get an opportunity to o learn about the Rhinos , their social behavior in the wild and other wildlife species that you will meet in the process of doing Rhino tracking. The walk also offers you with an opportunity to observe and mark wildlife that are uncommon to see from the daily game drives.
How does one plan to do a white Rhino tracking in Akagera national park?
Mark that Rhino tracking in Akagera national park is merely offered to visitors saying at the Tended bush camp situated in the north of Akagera national park with remarkable view of Koala plains. Therefore, if you are planning to add Rhino tracking in your Rwanda wildlife safari tour to Akagera national park, you need to book accommodation facility at Akagera bush Camp. You should note that Akagera bush camp does not operate in the whole year but for 9.5 months, meaning closing in April November to mid-December
Since most of the trekking safaris at Akagera national park begins in the southern entrance, the best plan will be to have two nights and three days in Akagera national park. Spend the first night in the southern park a Ruzizi Tended lodge or Akagera game lodge and then transfer for your second night at Akagera bush camp found in the north and depart through the northern gate.
The cost of Rhino tracking in Akagera national park.
White rhino racking is a morning guided safari expertise that requires a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 4 people. The cost of white Rhino tracking is 75 dollars per person
How safe Rhino tracking is?
Yes you may be worried about how safe to track the Rhinos and to approach them on foot. The white Rhinos are not dangerous. And they will bear your presence and won’t be antagonistic as long as you do not approach them closely. On the other hand however, the Black Rhinos are known to be extremely hostile and an aggressive. The Rhino rockers will provide you with the safety rules and regulations including the safe distance you will stand from the Rhinos and guides on how to move close to them.
For case of dangers of encountering with other wild animals like Lions, Buffaloes, Elephants, among others the trackers are well equipped with the locations and habitats such wildlife. The trackers will also move along with the parks arms rangers that can fire in to air to scare way an aggressive animals. However this is unlikely circumstance in the park.
History of white Rhino in Akagera national park.
Akagera national park is a home to all the five African’s big five, Lions, Buffaloes, Elephants, Rhinos, and Leopards. According to the history of white Rhinos in Akagera National Park, 30 southern white Rhinos were transferred to Akagera National Park in Rwanda from Phinda Game Reserve in South Africa in November 2021. The translocation was carried out through a collaboration between the Rwanda Development Board, African Parks management &Beyond with funding provided by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. This effort came due to the demanding pressure for Rhino horn among the populations throughout Africa. This initiative aims to extend white Rhino range and create a secure new breeding stronghold in Rwanda, supporting population growth to ensure the long-term survival of the species and showcasing the importance and value of conservation and ensuring wildlife and people coexist and thrive. The translocation also aimed to enhance Akagera contribution of Rwanda’s wildlife economy, ensuring that the conservation of their outstanding natural landscape generates long-termed benefits for the local communities and all Rwandans
What to pack for White Rhino tracking.
Good Hiking shoes to help you hike through the bush
Carry some insect repellent since the park houses vast number of disease-spreading insects like mosquitoes, tsetse fly that can contract malaria and sleeping sickness.
You can also carry a camera to capture the he beautiful moments of Rhinos in their habitat
Other activities that can be done besides Rhino tracking in Akagera national park.
Besides Rhino tracking, Akagera National Park offers visitors a vast number of activities such as Game drive safaris, Sport fishing, Boat cruise tour on Lake Ihema, Bird watching, cultural encounters, behind the scenes among others.
