What language is spoken in Rwanda?

Kinyarwanda is the national language spoken in Rwanda. Swahili, French and English are also spoken.

What do I wear on a safari in Akagera National Park?

The wet season is cool, so a warm jacket is essential. Bring a hat and light clothing, and closed shoes should you want to go on a guided walk. Whites and solid brights stand out in the wild, so choose fewer items, in softer shades of khaki, brown or grey. And of course, don’t forget the sunscreen, a hat and binoculars.

How many lions are there in Akagera National Park?

Across the park, there are around 40 lions, some 100 leopards, 85 Masai giraffes and 133 elephants.

What activities are offered on the Magashi Concession?

Our private safari offering delivers the quintessential luxury East African safari experience, complete with day and night game drives and guided nature walks. Boating safaris are also available, offering the chance to spot some of Akagera's 500+ bird species, along with hippos, crocodiles, elephants and possibly even the elusive sitatunga.

What animals can I see at Magashi?

Akagera is home to the Big Five, as well as topi, impala, buffalo, spotted hyena, crocodile, giraffe, plains zebra, mixed plains game and over 500 bird species.

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Magashi Peninsula

Wilderness Magashi Peninsula is an exclusive camp situated in Akagera National Park, Rwanda. With a focus on privacy, luxury, and conservation, it promises an exceptional and diverse safari experience.

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Wilderness Magashi Peninsula

Intimate. Luxurious. Wilderness.

Deep inside Rwanda’s Akagera National Park is a stretch of virtually unexplored wilderness. Magashi Peninsula invites you to discover a place few have seen. This 5,000-acre private wilderness features just two suites and one villa set at the furthest reaches of the park with its own exclusive piece of lake shoreline. A place where the rest of the world seems to disappear.

Luxurious local decor in the lounge makes you feel like you are surrounded by culture

RWANDA

Refined luxury in Rwanda

Our newest retreat brings elevated luxury to Akagera. Perched overlooking the waters of Lake Rwanyakazinga, with the Mutumba Mountains rising beyond, Magashi Peninsula feels suspended between earth and sky. Contemporary safari accommodation meets Rwandan craftsmanship, with natural textures, hand-crafted materials, and a soothing palette that draws the landscape in, offering unhurried indulgence.

A roaring camp fire on the private deck of the Villa at Magashi Peninsula

The exclusive-use villa at Magashi Peninsula

The villa is equipped with a full sized pool and special dining areas

An alfresco Star Bed on the roof of your villa

Panoramic views of the lake from your suite

The villa at Magashi Peninsula has 2 en-suite rooms & private spaces, twin or king beds

The villa has 2 en-suite rooms & private spaces

Every suite has a private plunge pool

The interiors are inspired by Rwandan culture

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Private

Just two couple's suites plus an exclusive-use villa ensure an intimate experience

Luxury

Together, Magashi Peninsula & Bisate Reserve set a new standard in safari luxury

Conservation

Located in Akagera – a remarkable success story with notable species reintroductions

Sustainable

An eco-conscious design with 100% solar power and a light environmental footprint

Elegant spaces

The main area offers a front-row seat to Akagera’s wildlife; hippos and crocodiles in the lake, with elephant, buffalo, and plains game wandering freely. Enjoy elegant dining and lounge spaces, a gym, and wellness facilities designed for deep restoration. For those seeking complete exclusivity, the Villa offers private dining, personalised guiding, and dedicated amenities.

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Accommodation

The two suites, positioned 200m apart, with excellent views and alfresco, rooftop beds and plunge pools, are ideal for couples. Families and groups will love the exclusive-use Villa, with their own private guide and dedicated in-villa meals, two en-suite rooms plus an extra space adaptable as a gym, office or children’s room, plus its own living space with lounge, dining, kitchen & plunge pool.

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Cuisine

Meals at Magashi Peninsula are designed with sustainability in mind, offering flavourful recipes that tread lightly on the Earth. Our menu heroes Rwanda’s indigenous ingredients, local dishes and fresh produce. Sample the famous ‘Rolex’ breakfast wrap – a signature choice – and a travelling Kugisha dinner, which is served with a collection of traditional stories and songs.

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Akagera wildlife

Akagera’s landscapes are rich & vibrant, with wetlands and lakes that shimmer with wild activity year-round. The park is home to leopard, elephant, buffalo, Masai giraffe, zebra, & more. Magashi Peninsula also holds the intrigue of the rare and remarkable: lesser-known antelope like oribi and the elusive sitatunga, white and black rhinos and tree-climbing lions. Here, unusual isn’t the exception.

Close up of a lions scarred face peering through the bush in Rwanda

Lions are often seen, sometimes even in the trees

The leopards near Wilderness Magashi have become skilled fishers on the banks of Lake Rwanyakazinga

Look for leopards, some fishing on the lakeshore

Two Masai giraffes in the midst of a fight where the hit eachother with their heads and long necks

Masai giraffe are one of the species often seen

An aerial shot of Zebras running through the green plains of Akagera National Park

Zebra, topi, sitatunga, and oribi all reside here

Two rhinos cuddling in Akagera Natioanl Park, thes rhino are protected by Wilderness and Rwanda Tourism Board

White and Eastern black rhinos can both be seen

A close up of an elephant drinking water from the lake in Akagera National Park, photo taken from a boat

Elephants make frequent appearances around camp

Two hippos fighting in Lake Rwanyakazinga where Wilderness runs mgnifictent Magashi Peninsula camp

Hippos in amazing numbers are seen in the lake

A large Nile crocodile on the banks of Lake Rwanyakazinga about to re-enter the water

Nile crocodiles can be seen along Lake Rwanyakazinga's shoreline.

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THE DETAILS

Wilderness Magashi Peninsula

Private. Peaceful. Participatory. Akagera National Park is a story of survival and regeneration. And significantly, Rwanda's last remaining refuge for savannah species. Help us keep it that way. By travelling with us, you’re helping to increase the world’s wilderness, while directly contributing to the Magashi rehabilitation story.

Purpose

Facilities

Wildlife

Area

Activities

Leopard sitting on top of a rock by Wilderness Magashi

Impact at Magashi

As a concessionaire in Akagera National Park (managed by African Parks in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board), Wilderness Magashi Peninsula is a proud partner, helping in the rehabilitation & long-term management of the park on behalf of governments & local communities. Wilderness’ financial contributions meaningfully benefit the long-term sustainability of these fragile ecosystems.

Plunge pool

The villa and suites each have their own plunge pool.

Wi-Fi in tent

Stay connected with friends and family and share your experiences in the wild.

Star Beds

Star Beds in every room allow for a unique outdoor sleep-out.

Wellness

A communal gym and wellness facilities allow for total relaxation and indulgence.

Wilderness Magashi Peninsula is set on a private peninsula in Akagera National Park

Exclusive encounters await

Magashi is the only private access area in Akagera, which means you have miles of wilderness to yourself. Game drives are personal affairs, and our knowledgeable and passionate guides are wonderful storytellers who read the land like a book. Learn the story of how Akagera, together with the NGO, African Parks, worked to reintroduce wildlife such as lions and black rhinos to the area.

Purpose

Impact at Magashi

As a concessionaire in Akagera National Park (managed by African Parks in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board), Wilderness Magashi Peninsula is a proud partner, helping in the rehabilitation & long-term management of the park on behalf of governments & local communities. Wilderness’ financial contributions meaningfully benefit the long-term sustainability of these fragile ecosystems.

Facilities

Plunge pool

The villa and suites each have their own plunge pool.

Wi-Fi in tent

Stay connected with friends and family and share your experiences in the wild.

Star Beds

Star Beds in every room allow for a unique outdoor sleep-out.

Wellness

A communal gym and wellness facilities allow for total relaxation and indulgence.

Wildlife

Area

Exclusive encounters await

Magashi is the only private access area in Akagera, which means you have miles of wilderness to yourself. Game drives are personal affairs, and our knowledgeable and passionate guides are wonderful storytellers who read the land like a book. Learn the story of how Akagera, together with the NGO, African Parks, worked to reintroduce wildlife such as lions and black rhinos to the area.

Activities

EXPERIENCES

Magashi Peninsula experiences

Immerse yourself in Rwanda’s savannah on our private concession in Akagera. Wake to a chorus of birds, elephants quietly wading into the lake, and a freshly brewed cup of coffee, before heading out to experience the Central-East African wild. Game drives, guided nature walks and boating end with an evening of traditional cuisine, stories, song, and dance.

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Game drives

Get closer to thrilling wildlife interactions and see creatures big and small on morning and afternoon game drives.

Game Drives

Botswana, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia

Wilderness Experiences Night Drive Wildlife Leopard

Night game drives

A jackal’s cry. A lion’s roar. The gentle rumble of elephants. The bush comes alive at night, awakening all senses.

Night Game Drives

Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia

Wilderness Experiences Boating Family Fun

Boat safari

View wildlife from the water on a thrilling boat safari, past hippos, sunbathing crocodiles and a dazzling array of birds.

Boat Safari

Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Rwanda

Conservation experiences

Wilderness combines unforgettable wildlife encounters with positive impact experiences.

Conservation Experiences

Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Star Beds

Sleep out under the African night sky with our Star Bed experience. Nothing is quite as thrilling or as romantic on safari.

Star Beds

Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda

Conservation in Akagera

Far beyond a luxurious retreat, Magashi Peninsula offers a transformative experience, deeply rooted in purpose and inspired by Rwanda’s sole high-end savannah refuge.

As part of the Magashi Peninsula development, Wilderness works closely with the Akagera Management Company – a collaboration between the Rwanda Development Board and African Parks – to support essential conservation initiatives, including predator monitoring, invasive plant management and educational programmes for the next generation of conservationists.

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Community engagement

Magashi Peninsula’s impact reaches far beyond its shoreline, deeply rooted in empowering the neighbouring communities. Many team members come directly from the surrounding villages, bringing local knowledge and talent into the heart of the camp. Three Rwandan guides from sister camp Magashi are also the first in the country to earn FGASA qualifications, including Rwanda’s first female FGASA-certified guide, highlighting Wilderness’ commitment to meaningful skills development. Additionally, through Children in the Wilderness (CITW), we partner with schools and families in nearby Akayange village, supporting education and long-term community upliftment that grows hand-in-hand with conservation.

Learn more about CITW

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Explore camps in Akagera National Park

Wilderness Magashi Peninsula’s home is the miraculous Akagera National Park on Rwanda’s north-eastern border. In stark contrast to Volcanoes National Park, Akagera’s savannah, woodlands, wetlands and lakes create expansive landscapes, ideal for epic game viewing.

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TRAVEL WITH US

Let us take you on a Rwandan adventure

Explore Lake Rwanyakazinga, boating past pods of hippos, crocodiles and a dazzling array of East African birdlife. Observe lions and countless antelope on a game drive in the rolling savannah. Or have a life-changing encounter with Rwanda’s mountain gorillas. Wherever you decide to go with Wilderness, you’re guaranteed unforgettable encounters.

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Magashi featured stories

Wilderness Magashi Peninsula has many stories to share, from its remarkable wildlife rebirth, to its unique history and community projects. Read our featured collection of stories and scroll through our striking wildlife photographs that will inspire your next journey with us.

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