Akagera National Park

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Akagera National Park in Rwanda is a stunning wildlife reserve located in the eastern part of the country, near the border with Tanzania. Spanning over 1,100 square kilometers, this park is named after the Kagera River and is characterized by a diverse landscape that includes savannahs, wetlands, and woodlands. Akagera is home to the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses, and buffaloes—as well as a wide variety of other wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species.

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