Akagera National Park Quiz

What is Akagera National Park known for?

• Being the largest desert in Africa

• Being Central Africa’s largest protected wetland

• Having the highest mountain in Rwanda

• Being a historical site for ancient civilizations

In what year did African Parks partner with the Rwanda Development Board to manage Akagera National Park?

• 2020

• 2010

• 2005

• 2015

What was the primary goal of the management partnership for Akagera National Park?

• To establish a research facility

• To create a wildlife sanctuary for endangered species

• To develop a tourist resort

• To transform the park into an income-generating park

How much did the wildlife population in Akagera grow from 2010 to today?

• From less than 5,000 to almost 12,000

• From 10,000 to 20,000

• From less than 1,000 to almost 5,000

• From 15,000 to 25,000

What significant species were reintroduced to Akagera National Park between 2015 and 2017?

• Giraffes and zebras

• Hippos and crocodiles

• Lions and black rhinos

• Elephants and cheetahs

What percentage of self-financing does Akagera National Park achieve as of 2023?

• 100%

• 92%

• 85%

• 75%

What innovative project opened in October 2022 near Akagera?

• A wildlife rehabilitation center

• Gishanda Fish Farm

• A community library

• An eco-lodge

How many schoolchildren visit Akagera National Park each year as part of the environmental education program?

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 1,000

• 4,000

What has been the impact of community engagement in Akagera National Park since 2010?

• No high-value species lost to poaching

• Reduction in wildlife populations

• Increased poaching incidents

• Decline in local tourism

What is the main benefit of Akagera National Park's management approach?

• Increased government funding

• Complete isolation from local communities

• Holistic management that benefits both wildlife and people

• Focus solely on tourism