Eastern Province · Rwanda
Wilderness Magashi Camp
Six lakeside tents in Rwanda's restored Big Five savannah
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Magashi occupies a peninsula on Lake Rwanyakazinga in the north of Akagera, a park that has been comprehensively restored over the past decade: lion were reintroduced in 2015, eastern black rhino in 2017, and white rhino a few years after that. It is now the only place in Rwanda where all of the Big Five occur.
The six tents look out over papyrus and open water, with a raised main area and a design that nods to Rwandan weaving and basketry without overdoing it. Hippo and crocodile are constant company, and the birdlife around the lake, including shoebill, is exceptional.
Most visitors pair a couple of nights here with gorilla trekking in the northwest, which makes for a well-balanced trip: forest and mountain first, then open savannah, lake cruises and night drives at the other end of the country.
At a glance
What to expect
- Lakefront tents
- Boat cruises on Lake Rwanyakazinga
- Game drives and night drives
- Big Five viewing
- Birdwatching including shoebill
- Guided walks
- Swimming pool
- All meals and local drinks
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