Fishing in Akagera National Park is done mainly as a sport and is among the main activities along the shores of Lake Shakani. other activities are game drive in Akagera national park and Akagera night game drive and boat trip in ihema lake Hippos and crocodile do share the same water with the fish and you can hear the snorts of the hippos as well as the dry of the water birds plus the sounds of the fish in the water. During the game drive in the akagera national park as the only Savannah park in Rwanda and is home to several mammal species including Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and most recently Black Rhinos have been introduces from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park like it was many years ago. for the Akagera night game drive you will spot the carnivores. During the Fishing in Akagera National Park as you catch fish you are also surrounded with great sceneries the landscape and also wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, elephants, waterbucks as well as beautiful birds .
You can also do fishing in the Lake Kivu or during your canoe ride around the volcanoes national park.
You are advised to carry enough sun protection equipment since the temperature can rise over 40°C. Also wear long socks, long sleeved trousers and insect repellents that can be used just in case of tsetse fly bites.
Sport fishing requires expertise; therefore you need assistance from our experienced and skilled fishing guides!
Fishing Equipment/Method
As earlier mentioned that you need to carry your fishing equipment and keep in mind all fish caught is not killed it’s laid back in the water alive. In case you do not have the fishing gears, your tour operator can make all the possible arrangements for you in order to carry out a successful fishing.
The good news about fishing in this national park is that you get to keep what you fish and in case you feel like cooking it, you might start a fire and get it ready to be roasted in time for lunch or carry it to your hotel and get it prepared for you as dinner.