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Arriving at Magashi by boat
Photographer credit: Dana Allen
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Imigongo tiles are a design feature of Magashi's main area, and an homage to local culture
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Many of Magashi's staff were recruited from the communities surrounding Akagera National Park
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The main area lounge is a comfortable and inviting space
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Main area lounge
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A beautiful spot for breakfast overlooking the lake
Photographer credit: Dana Allen
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Best seats in the house - table for two overlooking Lake Rwanyakazina
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Relax in the lounge between activities
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Welcome to Magashi
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Dining on the deck in fair weather at Magashi
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Evening view of Magashi main area
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Indoor and outdoor dining is possible, depending on the weather
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Magashi's menu has been created from the freshest local ingredients
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A convivial spot to catch up on the day's activities
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The Magashi campfire speaks volumes about its setting
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Many of Magashi's staff have inspirational stories of personal development through their employment with Wilderness Safaris
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Serene elegance is woven through the guest room decor
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Guest room overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga
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The Magashi Concession is a haven for leopard
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One of the three young dominant males at Magashi
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Plains zebra seen from a game drive
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So much to see at Magashi
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Mating pair of leopard at Magashi
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Topi are related to the common tsessebe
Photographer credit: Chris Roche
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Mixed species seen from a game drive
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The Nile crocodile is the largest freshwater predator in Africa
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The silver monkey is a species of Old World monkey found primarily in East Africa
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Defassa waterbuck are one of two groups of waterbuck comprising some 37 subspecies in total
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Hippo are frequently seen from boating activities on Lake Rwanyakazinga
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Plains zebra with Masai giraffe
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Buffalo with cattle egret in breeding plumage
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The Masai giraffe is native to East Africa, and is the largest of all giraffe subspecies
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Elephant were reintroduced to Akagera in the 70s, and remain a popular attraction for visitors
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Olive baboons' social structure relies on a complex system of vocal and non-vocal communication
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Defassa waterbuck are found west of the Gregory Rift, ranging from Ethiopia west to Senegal and south to Zambia
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Buffalo in Rwanda's Akagera National Park
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Privacy is assured at Magashi
Photographer credit: Dana Allen
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Each of the six spacious guest tents overlooks Lake Rwanyakazinga
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Magashi guest tent
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Guest tent deck
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Guest room overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga
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The spacious guest tent facilities
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En suite guest bathroom
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The boat station and guest pool
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Magashi is situated in arguably the most scenic concession in Akagera National Park
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Lake Rwanyakazinga is the second-largest in Akagera National Park
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Lake Rwanyakazinga is situated in an area of extraordinary natural beauty
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A sense of Magashi
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The Magashi Peninsula
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Manager Anita Umutoni first worked at Bisate Lodge until her promotion to Magashi
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Magashi is proudly plastic-free, and has a very light environmental footprint
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Lake Rwanyakazinga forms a scenic backdrop to game drives
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Elephant are always a thrilling sighting
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Lions were reintroduced to the park in 2015, and the pride at Magashi numbers in the twenties now
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Lion sightings are an almost daily occurrence at Magashi
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Game-viewing and bird-watching from a boat cruise on the lake
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Boat cruise on Lake Rwanyakazinga
Wilderness Magashi is situated in the productive and phenomenally diverse north-eastern corner of Akagera National Park, overlooking scenic Lake Rwanyakazinga. Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannah in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamp and grassy low mountains – and is home to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, large crocodiles, as well as the rare sitatunga and boasting an impressive 520 species of birds. Teeming with plains game, Akagera now also boasts a healthy population of lion which were introduced by African Parks in 2015 after a 20-year absence; black rhino were reintroduced in 2017, and white rhino in 2021. Wilderness Magashi – the only exclusive-use area in Akagera – also harbours a good density of leopard.
INSIDER'S TIP: Our core Purpose in Akagera is to help conserve Rwanda’s last protected savannah ecosystem, and species like black rhino and the rare and elusive shoebill; furthermore, our presence here will contribute towards enabling it to become economically self-sufficient for the first time.
Magashi offers eight, spacious en-suite canvas tented rooms that pay homage to Rwandan culture.
The interiors have a traditional and elegant East African feel, and feature locally sourced artefacts. With a layout designed to maximise the glorious views over Lake Rwanyakazinga, guests may see elephants quietly wading into the lake, and graceful giraffe and other game feeding beyond, out in the open.
Rwanda’s rebirth has inspired a fusion of traditional and modern designs and art, which can be seen throughout the camp. One of these is an art form called 'Imigongo’. It originated in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, and is formally known as 'Igisaka cy’Imigongo'. It is made up of black, white and ochre patterns and linear designs, etched onto a cow-dung tile surface. In décor, these installations creates striking features.
Khaki is also used quite prominently throughout the interiors, adding a traditional safari touch. Accents of blush in the mosquito nets, cushions and chairs weave in a more contemporary feel.
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