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Rwanda in August

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In August, the vegetation becomes thinner and drier, facilitating walking on forest trails. This month is particularly favourable for gorilla trekking, offering visitors a chance to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

In addition to gorillas, Akagera National Park is home to the Big Five, although sightings of elephants, rhinos, and lions are less frequent compared to buffaloes.

The park also features a diverse array of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and hippos. During the dry season, game drives are especially rewarding, as animals tend to congregate around the remaining water sources, making for more dynamic viewing experiences.

For birdwatchers, the region is rich in avian life. Notable bird species to look out for include the African fish eagle, black-headed gonolek, marabou stork, sooty chat, and white-browed coucal. This time of year, a birding safari is still productive.

Weather in August

Since the dry season is well underway, rainfall is minimal or not expected at all. Your chances of seeing wildlife are great, and gorilla trekking is excellent at this time of year.

Average Weather in August

Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit Rainfall
Min 16℃61℉24 mm
Max 28℃82℉31 mm

Highlight Park to Visit in Rwanda

Akagera National Park

Skies are bright in August; this is one of the best times for viewing wildlife. The environment is quite hazy, though, so a Photographic safari may not be on the cards this time around. This park isn’t popular for gorilla trekking, but game drives are highly productive at this time of year.

Activities to do in August

  • Spa treatments
  • Game drives
  • Yoga classes
  • Birding

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