Welcome to Magashi Camp 

Magashi Camp is situated in the productive and phenomenally diverse north-eastern corner of Akagera National Park, overlooking beautiful Lake Rwanyakazinga. Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannah in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamp, and grassy low mountains – and is home to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some very large crocodiles as well as the rare sitatunga and more than 520 bird species.

Teeming with plains game, Akagera now also boasts a healthy population of lion, which were reintroduced into the park in 2015 after a 20-year absence, as well as black rhino which were reintroduced in 2017. Magashi – the only exclusive-use area in Akagera – also harbours a good density of leopard.  

Six spacious and airy tents offer uninterrupted views over Lake Rwanyakazinga, while Magashi’s main area comprises a luxurious lounge, dining and bar area, pool, and expansive viewing deck with a convivial fire pit. The architecture and interiors pay homage to traditional Rwandan culture.

Magashi Camp is situated in the productive and phenomenally diverse north-eastern corner of Akagera National Park, overlooking beautiful Lake Rwanyakazinga. open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamp, grassy low mountains – and is home to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some very large crocodiles as well as the rare sitatunga and more than 520 bird species. 

Room Types

Guest Tent

(6 ROOMS)

• Canvas tented accommodation on an elevated deck with elevated wooden walk ways connecting tents to the main areas

• Each tent comprises en-suite facilities with an indoor shower, single vanity basin and separate toilet.

• Wardrobe, luggage rack, writing desk and chair, hat and coat stand, easy chairs, seating area, mosquito net, electronic safe, tea and coffee making facilities, multi-plug adaptor charging facilities for mobile devices, mini-bar and outside deck with seating area.

• There is no air-conditioning, however, a pedestal fan in each tent.

• Two way emergency radios have been fitted in the tents and may be used by guests to contact camp management in the event of an emergency only. Said radios are on a closed circuit and inter-tent communication is not available.

• Amenities include; bathrobes, slippers, liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, insect repellent, shower caps, vanity kit with cotton tipped swabs and cotton balls, tissue dispenser, washing powder (for smalls), umbrella and room spray.

Property Facilities

Tented Camp

Bar

Pool

Room Facilities

Electrical Outlets

En-Suite

Fan

Internet Access (Complimentary)

Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Mini Bar

Mosquito Nets

Safe

Tea / Coffee

Verandah

Activities on Site

Bird Watching

Boating

Catch-and-release Fishing

Game Viewing

Walks (Guided)

RATING

Classic

TYPE

Tented Camp

NO. ROOMS

 6

SPOKEN LANGUAGES

English

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Birding, History & Culture, Nature, Wildlife

Highlights

Magashi’s home is 6 000 exclusive-use hectares of Akagera National Park, like Rwanda itself, a miraculous story of survival and regeneration. Located in the country’s north-east, Akagera was devastated by the 1994 genocide and its aftermath, with a rise in poaching and returnees settling with their cattle on park land. Over the last ten years, the park has been significantly rehabilitated and today offers one of the most thrilling safari experiences in Africa.

Witness a national park coming back to life, home again to lions, rhinos, and an abundance of plains game roaming over its gently rolling hills and open savannah. Watch elephants submerge in silver-blue Lake Rwanyakazinga, raising their trunks like periscopes for air. Monitor lions, leopards, and black rhinos, learning the latest in monitoring technology. Safari by boat on the lake, and perhaps enjoy catch-and-release fishing. Drive across one of the most lovely, calming landscapes imaginable, for up-close-and-personal wildlife encounters – many predators; buffalo, zebra and antelope herds; a journey of giraffes; a plethora of birds.

By Air

International flights into Rwanda arrive at Kigali International Airport in the country’s capital city.

From here a helicopter may be chartered between Kigali and Bisate, Kigali and Magashi or Bisate and Magashi (and vice versa). All flights and routings are subject to weather conditions, as well as the model of helicopter used.

Akagera Aviation offers the opportunity to either charter a helicopter or book a helicopter seat on a scheduled flight. Please contact your Journey Specialist for further details and costings.

By Land

If opting for the road transfer to Bisate you will overnight in Kigali before an approximately two-and-a-half-hour road transfer the next day with your Thousand Hills Africa guide in a luxury 4x4. The road transfer to Magashi takes approximately two-and-a-half hours from Kigali to the northern gate of Akagera National Park. This is followed by a game drive from the gate to the camp (duration between 45 and 120 minutes, depending on wildlife sightings and photographic opportunities).

Rates include all meals, all local drinks, transfer from the entrance gate of Akagera National Park to the lodge, all lodge activities

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