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Akagera Game Drive: Kiyonza to the Northern Plains
Main game-drive route from the southern reception near Lake Ihema north through Akagera National Park, past the lakes and into the open savanna of the north. Akagera is Rwanda's savanna park and holds the Big Five.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
A full tour from the south to the northern plains takes most of a day with stops. A high-clearance vehicle is advisable, especially in the rains. Stay in the vehicle except at designated sites and leave by the gate closing time.
Weather check
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-1.8775, 30.7145
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Watch hippos and crocodiles at Lake Ihema
- Look for elephants, giraffes and buffalo
- Drive the lakeshore road
- Scan the northern plains for lions
- Take a boat trip on Lake Ihema
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+707 m
Total Descent
-853 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
29.7
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.34
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 32.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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