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Wilderness Magashi Camp

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Akagera National Park, Rwanda

Wilderness Magashi Camp

A luxurious campsite with lake views

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A one-of-a-kind experience in the wildlife-rich Akagera National Park

In the north-eastern section of Akagera National Park you’ll find Wilderness Magashi Camp overlooking the stunning Lake Rwanyakazinga. The camp is surrounded by some of East Africa’s most beautiful savannah, lakes, swamps and rolling grasslands.

The camp, with design and interiors inspired by traditional Rwandan culture, boasts six spacious tents with lake views. When you’re not enjoying the peace and solitude of your luxury safari tent, relax in the spacious lounge and social areas that connect you to the wild nature beyond.

The pool is the ideal place to cool off after a busy day of game viewing and birdwatching. And evenings are best spent on the deck around the fire pit, or relaxing in the dedicated bar area.

Wildlife experiences at Wilderness Magashi camp are exceptional. The region is home to one of the continent’s largest hippo populations, as well as large numbers of crocodiles. You’ll find the rare sitatunga antelope and other plains game roaming across the plains. There are also over 520 different species of birds, many of which you can spot from camp. 

After a 20-year absence, lions were reintroduced to the area in 2015, and the population is thriving. You can also hope to spot rare black rhinos who were reintroduced to the park in 2017.

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The impact of your stay:

Rwanda’s deforestation significantly impacted its primate population. In response, Wilderness initiated a gorilla habitat expansion project. While the primary aim is to restore a diverse indigenous landscape, the project has also generated employment opportunities for hundreds of community members since its inception. Magashi’s sustainable and locally-focused menu champions Rwanda’s indigenous ingredients and celebrates local culture and fresh produce. Wilderness Magashi gives guests direct access to Akagera National Park, fostering a profound connection between visitors and the conservation efforts they actively support. The reintroduction of lions in 2015 marked a pivotal moment in Akagera’s journey towards ecological restoration, symbolising the dedication to reestablishing the park’s natural balance.

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