About this stay
Wilderness Magashi is Rwanda's only luxury camp on Lake Rwanyakazinga in Akagera National Park, offering an intimate East African safari experience with private access within the park. Eight spacious tented suites are perched like butterflies on the shores of the lake, where guests can observe wildlife from their private decks at water level.
The camp provides access to the Big Five and abundant wildlife including topi, impala, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, plains zebra, and over 520 bird species. Activities include game drives with lion and leopard tracking, boating safaris, guided nature walks, catch-and-release fishing, and birding expeditions.
Dining at Magashi celebrates Rwanda's indigenous ingredients, local dishes, and fresh produce, including the signature Rolex breakfast wrap. The camp features a swimming pool with lake views, spa services, and WiFi connectivity. Recognized as one of Travel + Leisure's World's Best New Hotels and Town & Country's Best New Hotels, Magashi holds a perfect 5-star TripAdvisor rating.
Location highlights
- •Only luxury camp on Lake Rwanyakazinga in Akagera National Park
- •Private access within the national park
- •Big Five wildlife viewing including lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino
- •Over 520 bird species — Travel + Leisure World's Best New Hotels
Amenities
Facilities
- ✓Swimming pool with lake views
- ✓Spa and massage services
- ✓WiFi
- ✓Main lounge and bar
- ✓Lakefront dining
Suite Features
- ✓Spacious tented suite
- ✓En-suite bathroom
- ✓Private deck overlooking lake
- ✓Private walkways
Activities
- ✓Game drives
- ✓Lion and leopard tracking
- ✓Boating safaris
- ✓Guided nature walks
- ✓Catch-and-release fishing
- ✓Birding expeditions
Dining
- ✓Indigenous Rwandan ingredients
- ✓Fresh local produce
- ✓Signature Rolex breakfast wrap
Rooms & suites
Tented Suite
2 guestsOne of eight spacious tented suites perched on the shores of Lake Rwanyakazinga, featuring en-suite bathroom, private deck with water-level wildlife viewing, and connected by private walkways.