Where is Magashi Camp and how do I get there?

On a private peninsula above Lake Rwanyakazinga within Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. Most guests arrive by road transfer from Kigali via the park’s southern gate; we arrange permits, fees and smooth lodge access.

What activities are offered?

Day and night game drives on set routes, year-round boat safaris and scenic sundowner cruises on Lake Rwanyakazinga, plus optional catch-and-release fishing. Private vehicles can be arranged for flexible, unhurried days.

What wildlife can I expect to see?

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and reintroduced black and white rhino, alongside Masai giraffe, topi, Defassa waterbuck, hippo and crocodile. Birding is excellent year-round, with shoebill searches possible in suitable marsh conditions.

What is the camp like?

An intimate eight-tented camp with lake-facing suites and relaxed communal spaces. Evenings gather by the firepit for alfresco dinners; the camp runs on solar with warm, attentive hosting.

Are night drives allowed in Akagera?

Yes—park rules permit night drives on designated routes, which reveal a different side of Akagera’s wildlife after dark.

Magashi

Perched on a private peninsula above Lake Rwanyakazinga, Magashi is an intimate eight-tented camp that blends a relaxed style with prime wildlife viewing. Suites gaze across the water towards the Mutumba Hills, while the main area and firepit gather guests for easy afternoons and alfresco dinners. Days flow between game drives and boat safaris, with night drives revealing Akagera after dark. Magashi Camp is in its own exclusive-use area in the park, guiding feels unhurried, personal, and wonderfully private.

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Magashi Camp bar with statement chandelier and lake views, Akagera Rwanda

Quick facts
8 tents
Lake views
Boat safaris
Night drives
Exclusive area

White rhinos with cattle egret on the Magashi concession, Akagera National Park Rwanda

Magashi tented suite interior with king bed and lounge, Akagera National Park Rwanda

Highlights & Activities.

Day and night game drives explore open plains, woodlands, and lakeshores, while boat safaris on Lake Rwanyakazinga bring close hippo and birdlife. Guides can arrange catch-and-release fishing, scenic sundowner cruises, and unhurried photographic outings. Look for lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and reintroduced black and white rhino, plus Masai giraffe, topi, and Defassa waterbuck. Back at camp, enjoy quiet deck time, fireside drinks, and friendly, alfresco dinners by the water. Private vehicles are available on request, and the camp runs on solar with thoughtful, warm hosting. Boating is year-round on this vast lake.

Lion sighting on game drive from Magashi Camp, Akagera National Park Rwanda

Region information.

Akagera National Park protects a revived savannah mosaic of open plains, acacia woodland, papyrus swamps, and rolling hills along Rwanda’s eastern border. Conservation with African Parks has restored lion and both black and white rhino, alongside elephant, buffalo, leopard, hippo, crocodile, Masai giraffe, topi, and Defassa waterbuck. Birders can search for shoebill in the marshes when conditions align. Park rules permit day and night drives on set routes, plus boating and fishing on Lake Rwanyakazinga. Landscapes are varied, distances modest, and guiding standards strong, making unhurried safaris feel easy. Birding is excellent year-round.