Visit to Lake Ihema

EXPLORING LAKE IHEMA https://www.gorillacousinsrwanda.com/rwanda-tour/7-day-gorilla-trekking-and-hiking-in-rwanda.html Lake Ihema is the second largest lake in Rwanda and it is located in the south part of Akagera National park and it is among one of the 23 lakes found in Rwanda. Akagera national park is located in the Eastern province of Rwanda. Lake Ihema is among the protected lakes in Rwanda because is located in the area of Akagera national park and the lake is surrounded by large seasonal and papyrus swamps that make the lake to flow throughout the year. Lake Ihema is home to over 550 bird species which includes jacanas, herons, plovers, malachite kingfisher, the rare shoebill storks, African fish eagles, crowned cranes and marabou storks to mention the few. Lake Ihema is also home to school of hippos and crocodiles. What to do from Lake Ihema Boat cruise in Lake Ihema When you are planning a visit to Akagera national park, don’t miss the adventurous experience in Lake Ihema where you will opt for boat cruise. You will enjoy the sail along the water edge which is covered with beautiful ever green tall trees with view of hippos and crocodiles swimming and enjoying the fresh waters. You will spend 2 hours sailing in the waters, taking photos of the fresh waters, crocodiles, hippos and birds. Bird watching Lake Ihema is haven with more than 500 bird species. When you take trip to Akagera national park make sure you visit lake Ihema for best viewing of different bird species. Some of the bird species found in Lake Ihema include herons, ibises, kingfisher, jacanas, shoebill, papyrus Gonolek, raptors and sandpipers.