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Type: Luxury Lodge

Summary: A charming eco-camp amid Akagera National Park

Feature: Enjoy game drives or bird walks with expert rangers

Rooms: Six luxury tents

Location: Akagera National Park, Rwanda

Nearest airport: Kigali International Airport

Transfer: Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes from Kigali International Airport by private transfer.

Luxury Holidays At Magashi Camp

Ideally located within Rwanda’s Akagera National Park and overlooking the shimmering Lake Rwanyakazinga, Magashi Camp is the perfect base from which to explore the glorious game, prolific birdlife and other fantastic wildlife of the area. After heading out on birding walks and game drives with expert rangers, unwind beside the charming swimming pool, enjoy homecooked meals on the dining deck, socialise around the convivial fire pit, or simply relax in your luxurious Rwandan-inspired tent. Established in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and African Parks, the camp focuses on conserving Rwanda's last protected savannah ecoystem, along with the species that inhabit it. Offering an unforgettable safari experience, Magashi Camp is the perfect addition to your tailor-made tour of Rwanda.

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Why Magashi Camp is so special...

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Safari

Located in Akagera, the only Rwandan park which houses the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino - there is simply no better choice for an unforgettable safari experience. From Magashi Camp, head out on day and night game drives with professional guides in search of these sensational species, learning more about the park’s focus on conservation.

Safari at Magashi Camp

Wildlife Encounters

As well as the its game, Akagera National Park is renowned for its abundance of birdlife - with some 500 species calling the park home. You can join rangers on guided bird walks, keeping your eyes peeled for rare species around the park’s lakes. Boating excursions can also be arranged across Lake Rwanyakazinga – home to crocodiles, hippopotamus and plenty of fish species.

Wildlife Encounters at Magashi Camp
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Overview

Overview

Compact and charming, Magashi comprises just six luxury tents that combine contemporary amenities with traditional Rwandan accents. Each features an en suite bathroom with plush bathrobes, premium toiletries and vanity kits, while there is also a dressing area and writing desk. Unwind in your lounge area or overlooking the park on your own outdoor viewing deck. A mini safe and complimentary mini bar are also included. 

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Please note that only children over the age of six years are permitted at Magashi Camp.

   

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Akagera National Park Travel Information

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Climate

Akagera’s temperature does not vary much throughout the year, usually ranging between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. The dry season falls between December and February and again between June and September. These periods are generally the warmest and, though some rain can fall, the dryness makes grass short - great for spotting game. Outside of these months, the wet season occurs, characterised by regular rainfall and lush greenery. The short wet season - between October and November - is particularly good for birding, when many migratory species are passing through Akagera.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways direct from London Heathrow to Entebbe and Nairobi. Onward connecting flights with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair Express and Air Uganda from Entebbe to Kigali. Kenya Airways and Rwandair Express from Nairobi to Kigali. There are other routes available to Kigali - just ask your Luxury Travel Specialist.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Entebbe and Nairobi: 8 hours, 25 minutes.
Onward connecting flights from Nairobi and Entebbe to Kigali: 1 hour, 20 minutes.

Akagera National Park can be reached in around 2.5 hours by road from Kigali. Helicopter transfers can also be arranged – just ask your Luxury Travel Specialist for more details.

Wonderful Wildlife

As of May 2017, Akagera became a ‘Big Five’ park and is the only one in Rwanda to house lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo – making for wonderful game drives. In addition to these famed species, a trip to Akagera offers the opportunity to spot giraffe, zebra, warthogs, olive baboons, veret monkeys, jackal, mongoose and more. Join an expert tracker as you head out on a safari vehicle in search of these amazing animals, learning more about their conservation.

Wonderful Wildlife
Lake Ihema

Fed by the mighty Akagera River, Lake Ihema is the largest lake in the park, covering an area of around 90km². As well as several fish species within the water and birds in the forest that fringes it, Lake Ihema is home to hippopotamus and crocodiles. Glide across the lake by boat, spotting these spectacular creatures as they wallow in the deep waters.

Lake Ihema
A Bird Lover's Paradise

The birdlife in Akegera National Park is spectacularly abundant and diverse, with over 500 species recorded around the savannas, woodland and waters. Several of these species are endemic to the park or extremely rare - such as the sought-after shoebill, papyrus gonolek, red-faced barbet and swap flycatcher.

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Conservation

Akagera’s conservation story is an inspiring one. During the Genocide of 1994, much of the park’s land was reallocated as farmland, reducing the size by almost half and increasing poaching levels and human encroachment. Since rigorous laws were put into place in 2010, poaching has been reduced and the wildlife has prospered. Several species – such as lion and black rhino – were introduced as recently as 2015, making Akagera a true ‘Big Five’ destination. Rangers conduct monthly road counts in order to gain a clearer understanding of animal behaviour and distribution, with the aim of conserving them for years to come.

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