Akagera National Park is one of the top choices for a brief excursion to observe a large number of bird species in Rwanda. The park’s game tracks provide birders with ample opportunities to view a variety of birds and wildlife during the morning and evening hours. Akagera National Park is renowned for its diverse array of water birds and distinctive papyrus endemics. Some of the bird species that visitors can expect to see during their safari include: the stunning Lilac-Breasted Roller, the Crested Barbet, Black Headed Gonolek, Ross’s Turaco, Heuglin’s Robin-Chat, and the Grey Hornbill, among others.