What language is spoken in Rwanda?

Kinyarwanda is the national language spoken in Rwanda. Swahili, French and English are also spoken.

What do I wear on a safari in Akagera National Park?

The wet season is cool, so a warm jacket is essential. Bring a hat and light clothing, and closed shoes should you want to go on a guided walk. Whites and solid brights stand out in the wild, so choose fewer items, in softer shades of khaki, brown or grey. And of course, don’t forget the sunscreen, a hat and binoculars.

How many lions are there in Akagera National Park?

Across the park, there are currently around 40 lions , Some 100 or so leopards, 85 Masai giraffes and 133 elephants.

What activities are offered at Magashi?

Wilderness Magashi offers you the quintessential luxury East African safari experience, complete with epic game drives and guided nature walks. Take part in tracking lions here, and help record leopard sightings. Boating safaris are also on offer, where you can look for many of the more than 500 bird species that occur in Akagera, as well as hippos, crocodiles and elephants, plus possibly even sitatunga or shoebill stork.

What animals can I see at Magashi?

Topi, impala, buffalo, spotted hyena, leopard, crocodile, giraffe, plains zebra, mixed plains game and over 520 bird species.

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Abundant Savannah

Rare wildlife awaits at Wilderness Magashi, overlooking vast savannah, and the shimmering waters of Lake Rwanyakazinga.

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Wilderness Magashi

Intimate. Luxurious. Wilderness.

Witness the abundance of Akagera National Park from Wilderness Magashi. Home once more to an abundance of apex predators and their prey. Marvel at lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant roaming its hills and vast savannah. This is the quintessential East African safari adventure and the perfect complement to your gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda.

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Magashi moments

Everything about Magashi is a thrilling quest. Watch elephants, near camp, submerge in the lake’s silvery blue waters. Drive across miles of open savannah tracking rhinos, giraffes and lions. Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing, watched by a shy sitatunga. And listen to the stories of the land during a traditional Kugisha supper around a roaring fire with friends old and new.

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Magashi moments

Everything about Magashi is a thrilling quest. Watch elephants, near camp, submerge in the lake’s silvery blue waters. Drive across miles of open savannah tracking rhinos, giraffes and lions. Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing, watched by a shy sitatunga. And listen to the stories of the land during a traditional Kugisha supper around a roaring fire with friends old and new.

Accommodation

Perched like butterflies on the shores of Lake Rwanyakazinga, Magashi’s eight spacious tented suites welcome you to an intimate wilderness area, surrounded by one of the most serene landscapes imaginable - the ideal stage for exceptional safari adventures.

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Cuisine

Meals at Magashi are designed with sustainability in mind, offering healthy flavourful recipes that tread lightly on the Earth. Our menu heroes Rwanda’s indigenous ingredients, local dishes and fresh produce. Sample the famous ‘Rolex’ breakfast wrap - a signature choice - and a travelling Kugisha dinner, which is served with a collection of traditional stories and songs.

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THE DETAILS

Wilderness Magashi

Private. Peaceful. Participatory. Akagera National Park is a story of survival and regeneration. And significantly, Rwanda's last remaining refuge for savannah species. Help us keep it that way by joining us in tracking and monitoring leopard, lion and rhino through the use of identikits. A wonderful way to become part of the Magashi rehabilitation story.

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Impact at Magashi

We made history at Magashi when we partnered with the Rwanda Development Board and African Parks. Since its opening in 2019, two of our guides became the first-ever Rwandans to receive a coveted FGASA qualification. Today, Akagera’s rebirth is an extraordinary conservation success story. And you’re part of it, helping increase the world’s wilderness and our ability to help protect it.

Pool

Enjoy a poolside sundowner with fellow travellers, and soak in the views over the lake.

Wi-Fi

Stay connected with friends and family and share your experiences in the wild.

Massages

Pamper yourself with a soothing massage after an action-packed day on safari.

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Exclusive wilderness awaits

Magashi is the only private access area in Akagera, which means you have miles of wilderness to yourself. Game drives are personal affairs, and our knowledgeable and passionate guides are wonderful storytellers who read the land like a book. Learn the story of how Akagera, together with the NGO, African Parks, worked to reintroduce wildlife such as lions and black rhinos to the area.

Purpose

Impact at Magashi

We made history at Magashi when we partnered with the Rwanda Development Board and African Parks. Since its opening in 2019, two of our guides became the first-ever Rwandans to receive a coveted FGASA qualification. Today, Akagera’s rebirth is an extraordinary conservation success story. And you’re part of it, helping increase the world’s wilderness and our ability to help protect it.

Facilities

Pool

Enjoy a poolside sundowner with fellow travellers, and soak in the views over the lake.

Wi-Fi

Stay connected with friends and family and share your experiences in the wild.

Massages

Pamper yourself with a soothing massage after an action-packed day on safari.

Wildlife

Area

Exclusive wilderness awaits

Magashi is the only private access area in Akagera, which means you have miles of wilderness to yourself. Game drives are personal affairs, and our knowledgeable and passionate guides are wonderful storytellers who read the land like a book. Learn the story of how Akagera, together with the NGO, African Parks, worked to reintroduce wildlife such as lions and black rhinos to the area.

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EXPERIENCES

Magashi experiences

Immerse yourself in Rwanda’s savannah on our private wilderness area in Akagera. Wake to a chorus of birds, elephants quietly wading into the lake, and a freshly brewed cup of coffee, before heading out to experience the East African wild. Game drives and boating end with an evening of traditional cuisine, stories, song, and dance.

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Birding

Birding with a knowledgeable Wilderness guide is spectacular across all our regions, with 930 different species for twitchers to tick.

Birding

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Conservation experiences

Rewild. Protect. Conserve. Wilderness combines unforgettable wildlife encounters with positive impact experiences.

Conservation Experience

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Local culture

Learn. Share. Enrich. Wilderness offers unforgettable cultural experiences across eight African countries.

Local Culture

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Private safari

Create treasured memories with family and friends on an exclusive private safari across Africa’s most iconic destinations.

Private Safari

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Boat safari

View wildlife from the water on a thrilling boat safari, past hippos, sunbathing crocodiles and a dazzling array of birds.

Boat Safari

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Wilderness Magashi’s home is the miraculous Akagera National Park on Rwanda’s north-eastern border. In stark contrast to Volcanoes National Park, Akagera’s savannah, woodlands, wetlands and lakes create expansive landscapes, ideal for exceptional game viewing.

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Magashi

Standard Season

From USD 1,060 per person, per night

Premium Season

From USD 1,470 per person, per night

TRAVEL WITH US

Let us take you on an epic Rwandan safari

Explore Lake Rwanyakazinga, boating past pods of hippos, crocodiles and a dazzling array of East African birdlife. Encounter lions and countless antelope on a game drive in the golden savannah. Or have a life-changing encounter with Rwanda’s mountain gorillas. Wherever you decide to go with Wilderness, you’re guaranteed unforgettable encounters.

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MAGASHI AWARDS

Camp awards

Award-winning Magashi is the quintessential East African safari adventure, and the perfect complement to your gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda.

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GUEST EXPERIENCES

Testimonials from fellow safari-goers

With a perfect 5 star rating from 59 reviews, guests consistently praise Magashi's exceptional wildlife viewing, dedicated guides, and luxurious accommodations. Read what fellow safari-goers have to say about their unforgettable experiences at Wilderness Magashi. Read more reviews on TripAdvisor.

Hidden gem in a National Park

"Great location, excellent accommodation but the staff were the stars! We stayed 3 nights and had the most wonderful time. The area is full of wildlife and as this is a private concession within the park you have the whole place to yourselves! Our guide Innocent was amazing, his knowledge and love of the area added to our enjoyment. Selma and her team were enthusiastic and welcoming. All the staff made you feel at home, nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend. Well done team Magashi!"

Marian U

★★★★★

Truly an amazing place!

"This place is so special! We had three nights here before we went gorilla trekking. Saw almost everything except the leopards were hiding from us. The black rhino was especially fun to see from the boat safari! Our driver was Alfonse and he was excellent, we enjoyed every minute with him. The food, the rooms, the staff... all just so perfect and lovely. Being right on the lake is very unique and special. Every room is in the water and you feel like the birds and hippos are putting on a show just for you. I can't wait to go back!"

Catherine R

★★★★★

A safari at the Lake!

"We recently spent four wonderful nights at Magashi, as part of our safari trip to Rwanda. Magashi Camp is beautiful, and positioned in a great location, within a private concession, in Akagera National Park. The wildlife viewing was incredible! We were fortunate to have excellent viewing experiences with the Big Five, as well as so much more! A fun feature of Magashi is the ability to head out on the Lake, for a boat excursion. During our four-night stay, we went on two boat excursions. The boat excursions were exciting, including incredible views of the hundreds of hippos that live along the shore! Our Guide, Innocent, was fantastic! We really appreciated his enthusiasm and passion for the wildlife. He made each game drive and boat excursion a fun and exciting experience. It was also great to listen to him talk about the amazing conservation success stories taking place within Rwanda!"

Otters14 | USA

★★★★★

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Wilderness Magashi has many stories to share, from its remarkable wildlife rebirth to its unique history and community projects. Read our featured collection of stories and scroll through the striking wildlife photographs that will inspire your next journey with us.

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