AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK

Male lion resting in a thicket, Akagera National Park, Rwanda.

Rwanda’s Akagera National Park blends rolling savannah, shimmering lakes and papyrus swamps, now thriving with the Big Five again. Drift across Lake Rwanyakazinga by boat, then seek predators and plains game on night drives from the exclusive Magashi concession for a rich, varied safari in a beautiful corner of the park.

Topi antelope in the savannah with giraffes in the background, Akagera National Park, Rwanda.

QUICK FACTS
Big Five safaris
520+ bird species
Lake Rwanyakazinga
Lion & black rhino
Sitatunga habitat

Private lakeside dinner on the deck at Magashi with pool and Lake Rwanyakazinga at sunset, Akagera National Park, Rwanda.
Scenic boat safari on Lake Rwanyakazinga with forested hills beyond, Akagera National Park, Rwanda.

Savannah, Lakes & Lion Country

At first light, hippos surface on Lake Rwanyakazinga while fish eagles call. By afternoon, elephants and buffalo line the shore; on the plains, zebra and giraffe draw lions and leopards. From Magashi, combine serene boat outings with day and night drives for layered, always-changing wildlife.

Experiences & Highlights.

Akagera Nationl Park in Rwanda delivers Big Five Safaris, Boat Safaris and superb birding from Magashi on Lake Rwanyakazinga. Add Fishing Safaris, Photography Safaris and romantic sundowners on the water; then return to a Luxury Tented Camp setting for stargazing and alfresco bush dining. Exclusive concession access keeps every moment intimate and unhurried.

Eastern black rhino walking at dusk with cattle egrets, Akagera National Park, Rwanda.
Sunrise mist over Lake Rwanyakazinga with hippos in the water and a Magashi tent, Akagera National Park, Rwanda.

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Journey Inspiration.

Remarkable Rwanda - Wetlands, Volcanoes and Gorillas Remarkable Rwanda - Wetlands, Volcanoes and Gorillas
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Remarkable Rwanda - Wetlands, Volcanoes and Gorillas
$2,050.00

*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers

Magashi is situated in a private concession within Akagera National Park, Central Africa's largest protected wetland and Rwanda's only refuge for savannah species making Big 5 encounters here a reality. Gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park marks the final leg of this extraordinary African experience of animals, communities and landscape that defies the imagination.

Highlights/Activities

6,000 hectares of private concession in Akagera, diverse habitats (wetlands and savannah) bring variety of species, Big 5 sightings - including black rhino, luxury tented camp, boat cruises for close encounters with hippos, crocodiles and elephants, stunning views of Volcanoes and rainforest, gorilla trekking in the rain forest, birdwatching on nature trails, planting of indigenous trees, vegetable garden-to-table cuisine.

Countries Covered: Rwanda

Tanzania Luxury Tanzania Luxury
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Tanzania Luxury "Slow Safari" Experience - Up Close and Immersive
$1,660.00

*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers

Embrace Tanzania’s ultimate “slow safari” across Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and the Serengeti. From elegant garden cottages to exclusive tented suites under ancient baobabs and the vast Serengeti plains, this journey offers private guides, immersive walking safaris, hot air balloon rides, and intimate wildlife encounters. A deeply luxurious, authentic safari for travelers seeking space, connection, and raw African beauty.

Highlights/Activities

Private safari guides and vehicles, walking safaris, hot air balloon experiences, exclusive tented camps, immersive wildlife encounters, big tuskers of Tarangire, Great Migration river crossings, cultural visits to Maasai communities, alfresco bush dining, spa treatments, private picnics under baobabs, photography hides, butler service, children’s safari activities, secluded locations, no crowds, Serengeti lion sightings

Countries Covered: Tanzania

Remote Adventure: A Safari Across Zambia & Zimbabwe Remote Adventure: A Safari Across Zambia & Zimbabwe
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Remote Adventure: A Safari Across Zambia & Zimbabwe
$1,230.00

*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers

Journey deep into Africa’s wildest corners on this exclusive 9-night safari through Zambia and Zimbabwe. From the predator-rich Busanga Plains to Hwange’s vast elephant herds and the riverside beauty of Mana Pools, experience remote landscapes, exceptional wildlife, and intimate luxury camps in complete seclusion.

Highlights/Activities

Busanga Plains game drives, lion and cheetah tracking, Hwange elephant herds, walking safaris, night drives, birdwatching, Mana Pools canoeing, Zambezi River sunsets, alfresco dining under the stars, seasonal hot air ballooning, catch-and-release fishing, expert-guided wildlife encounters, intimate tented accommodations

Countries Covered: Zambia, Zimbabwe

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