Wilderness Magashi

Name: Wilderness Magashi
Address: Akagera National Park

Wilderness Magashi offers a very high-end base camp from which to explore Akagera. As this national park is a lesser-visited area in Rwanda, the prices for Wilderness Magashi are very reasonable and designed to appeal. So for a great-value safari, offering luxury and some of the best service and guiding in the country, this lodge is well worth including in an itinerary to Rwanda.

Luxurious accommodation in the northern part of Akagera National Park

Lounge, dining and bar area, viewing deck, fire-pit, and swimming pool

Firepit, Magashi, Akagera National Park, Rwanda

Just six tented rooms, all with spectacular views over Lake Rwanyakazinga

Game drives, night drives, boating, catch-and-release fishing, and guided walks

Bathroom, Magashi, Akagera National Park, Rwanda

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Top pick

This lodge really raises the standards of accommodation in Akagera National Park, and is easily the most luxurious option in the area.

James Shortt Sales Director

Activities

Wilderness Magashi offers a great range of activities, as follows:

Expertly guided game drives

Night drives

Boating

Catch-and-release fishing

Guided walks

Akagera National Park covers approximately 1,120 square kilometers, including beautiful highlands, sprawling plains, swamplands, and lakes. It’s the only park in Rwanda that’s home to all Big Five – lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo! There are numerous smaller predators and herbivores too, such as hyenas, jackals, Maasai giraffe, Burchell’s zebra, and all sorts of antelopes. Day drives from the lodge take place during early morning and late afternoon.
Head out after sunset, and you’ll enjoy opportunities to spot Akagera’s nocturnal species, not least leopard, hyenas, civet, and bush baby!
Guests are invited to board a boat and set sail on Lake Rwanyakazinga. The lake is home to impressive populations of hippo, as well as Nile crocodile and a thrilling assortment of waterbirds.
The lake is fantastic for fishing too – keen anglers can happily while away a whole afternoon waiting for a bite from the likes of catfish and tilapia.
Walks appeal to travelers interested in getting to know the smaller lives of Akagera – for example, the park’s plants, insects, and bird life. There are over 480 bird species here, including storks, herons, egrets, and the majestic crowned crane! Please note, the availability of this activity depends on the time of your visit and also whether a specialist guide is in camp during your stay.

*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course

Access & Location

Wilderness Magashi Camp is accessed either via shuttle service from Kigali or by helicopter transfer. The shuttle service departs at 8am and midday daily. This takes around 5–6 hours, but it does include a few hours of wildlife viewing on the way to the camp. The helicopter transfer is much faster and offers spectacular views. We recommend flying one way and driving the other, to experience the views from above as well as the country at eye level – the latter provides opportunities to absorb some of Rwanda’s culture. The camp’s location is amazing, in the northern region of Akagera National Park and overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga!

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Facilities

The communal spaces at Wilderness Magashi are airy and open sided, with beautiful vistas over the lake.

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Bar

Lounge

Pool

Fire-pit

There’s a luxurious lounge, dining and bar area, pool, and expansive viewing deck with a convivial fire-pit, which is the perfect place for guests to socialize and share safari stories! The lounge has seating around coffee tables, elegant lighting, overhead fans, and shelves containing reading material and some intriguing artifacts. The dining area features chic tables-and-chairs, in addition to fans and sophisticated chandelier-style lighting, while the bar is centrally positioned within the building and features traditional Rwandan imigongo elements. All interiors flow out onto the large viewing deck, with a semi-circle of chairs around the fire-pit.

Amenities

Guest accommodation consists of just six tented rooms, accessed via a wooden walkway from the main areas.

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Fans

Tea-and-coffee facility

Charging station

Indoor shower

Flush toilet

The rooms are spacious and airy – and they’re open sided, boasting uninterrupted lake views. Each has a king-size bed that could be reconfigured as twin beds, bedside stands and lighting, some storage furniture, and a comfortable seating area. A couple of plush rugs adorn the timber floor, and useful additions such as a multi-plug adaptor for charging, fans for hot days, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities add to the comfort. Every en-suite bathroom includes an indoor shower, single sink, and flush toilet.

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