Magashi Camp

Magashi Camp, run by Wilderness, is in a private concession in the north of Akagera National Park, overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga.

Rooms

The camp has a small number of spacious en-suite tents and a villa, decorated in style, with lake views.

Why we like it

• Exclusive access to the north of Akagera.
• Excellent guiding.
• A beautiful lakeside setting.

Who it suits

Honeymooners and travellers wanting exclusive savannah safaris.

Getting there

Akagera’s southern gate is about 2.5–3 hours by road from Kigali. Lodges in the south are near Lake Ihema and the park reception, while camps in the north are a longer drive inside the park.

Things to do nearby

• Game drives in the northern plains.
• The boat safari on Lake Ihema. See boat safari on Lake Ihema.
• Night drives and behind-the-scenes conservation tours.
• Birding in the lakes and swamps.

About Akagera National Park

Akagera is Rwanda’s savannah park, on the border with Tanzania. Since African Parks and the Rwanda Development Board took over its management in 2010, lions and rhinos have been reintroduced, making it a Big Five park. Lakes and papyrus swamps line its eastern edge, and the north has open plains. Read Akagera’s Big Five.

Park entry costs US$100 per day, and two nights in Akagera and/or Nyungwe between November and May qualify for a 30% discount on Rwanda’s gorilla permit.

The dry seasons, June to September and December to February, are best for game viewing, when animals gather near the lakes. The north of the park is the best area for giraffes, zebras, lions and rhinos, while the south has the lakes and the boat trip. See the Akagera National Park guide for the full story of its recovery.

Planning your stay

Two nights allow a full day of game drives and the Lake Ihema boat trip. See our 3-day Akagera National Park safari.