Hot air balloons take off in Akagera Park

Elephants in Akagera

Elephants are some of the animals thriving at Akagera. PHOTO | COURTESY 

Last year, as countries in the region were struggling to return to thriving economic activities such as tourism, 30 white rhinos, were translocated to the Akagera National Park in Rwanda to boost its wild animals and attract more tourists.

A partnership between the Rwanda Development Board and Akagera Management Company has seen the introduction of hot air balloon services operated by the Royal Balloons Rwanda, further increasing the park’s offering.