Every year, from the end of April to early June, one species of daisy, Bidens grantii, will be massively flowering in most of Rwanda, below 1,800m. It used to be known as Bidens steppia, but, science happened. The bloom is particularly extensive in Akagera National Park, although it varies from year to year. During this period, particularly on the most impressive years, the park is covered by an uneven yellow blanket, on road sides and hills, sometimes as far as the eye can see. May is usually not the easiest for wildlife sightings, since the grasses are tall, and the vegetation has reached its maximum height, slowly becoming dry before the fires and the great renewal in early july. Nevertheless, if there was ever only one reason visit Akagera NP during this time, it would be to feast your eyes on the vibrant yellow color.

Here is a little challenge I gave myself (amidst other tasks) to capture photographs of these flowers and curate a visual collection that represents the ambiance of the park during this period.