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Importance of Akagera National Park
IMPORTANCE OF AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RWANDA
Akagera National Park is situated in the northeastern Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. The park was founded in 1934, much of the park was re-allocated as farms and in 1997 the park was reduced in size from more than 2,500 sq km to its current extent of 1,122 sq km. Since 2010, a joint venture with African Parks has seen Akagera return to its former glories.
When you visit Akagera National park, expect to view a variety of wildlife,