The elegant Magashi Camp that is perfectly situated inside Akagera National Park on the productive and phenomenally diverse north-eastern corner of the park overlooking beautiful Lake Rwanyakazinga. Akagera National Park with its forest fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, Savannah plains and rolling highlands combine to make Akagera amongst the most scenic biodiversity reserve anywhere in Africa-open plains, woodlands, lakes, and grassy low mountains – and is home to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some very large crocodiles as well as well as the rare sitatunga and more than 520 bird species.
Magashi Camp overlooking beautiful Lake Rwanyakazinga
Akagera National Park 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 Camp– the only exclusive-use area in Akagera – also harbours a good density of leopard.
Magashi camp officially opened up by Wilderness Safaris in Mya 2019 as a luxury safari Camp in Akagera National Park, Launched in partnership with conservation non-profit African Parks and the Rwanda with 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 offers appropriately luxurious accommodation, warm local hospitality and a range of exciting safari activities, proud of the camp’s ultra-light footprint; Magashi Camp is 100% solar powered and completely single-use plastic free. This forms part of the 4Cs sustainability ethos of Commerce, Community, Culture and Conservation, which is at the heart of our Magashi Camp offerings.
Magashi Camp Tents Inside
Aside from the unbeatable location of Magashi Camp, meet their experienced guides very knowledgeable and an encyclopedia about wildlife to ensure you enjoy all your time
The Camp is unique and a great place to relax after the morning and evening safaris. The black rhino reintroduction is an exciting and great thing to see. Get a truly reward wildlife safari experience in Rwanda.
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