Information from African Parks, a firm managing the Akagera National park, indicates that the Park was visited by 44000 people, half of who are Rwandans, earning receipts of about $2 million for the first time in the history of the Park.<\/p>\n
In June 2015, seven lions-consisting five females and two males-were translocated from South Africa into Akagera National Park, in the Eastern Province. These two male lions were added in the Akagera Park in 2017. Today, there are 21 lions in the park and still counting. Since the hunt of wild animals was made illegal, they have greatly increased.<\/p>\n
The lions in Akagera faced extinction for 25 years
\nIn 2010, African Parks\u2019 experts were contracted by RDB to manage Akagera National Park. <\/p>\n
In order to encourage Rwandan people to be involved in tourism, every year a team of 1800 students visits the park together with their teachers.<\/p>\n
Today this park is among the most renowned in Africa because, habitat to the Big 5; rhinos, lions, buffalos, elephants, and Leopards.<\/p>\n
\nJust 4 years ago, 7 wild lions were reintroduced to @AkageraPark<\/a> in Rwanda after a 20-year absence. Today, we are pleased to share that the population has since tripled! To learn more visit: https:\/\/t.co\/RoHrJej5AY<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vF512ZJsIs<\/a><\/p>\n
— African Parks (@AfricanParks) July 20, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n