Set in Akagera's remote northeastern sector overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga, Magashi is the park's clear luxury benchmark.
Operating within Akagera's sole exclusive-use concession area, Magashi offers eight canvas-tented suites on an elevated wooden boardwalk, each with uninterrupted lake views and design drawing on traditional Rwandan architectural forms. Developed in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board and African Parks, its presence has directly supported Akagera's broader conservation and economic self-sufficiency goals.
Rooms
Eight spacious, open-sided tented suites, each with ensuite bathroom, private deck, king or twin configuration, writing desk and mini-bar, connected to the main lodge areas via elevated walkways.
Wildlife
Magashi's northern position places it in one of Akagera's strongest wildlife areas — guides regularly track lion, giraffe and the elusive leopard, and the surrounding wetlands support one of Africa's highest hippo densities alongside the rare shoebill stork and sitatunga antelope, both prized sightings for serious birders. Boat safaris on Lake Rwanyakazinga complement the game drives.
Who it suits
Travellers prioritising Big Five game viewing in a genuinely low-density, exclusive setting; honeymooners drawn to its intimate scale; and photographers seeking strong predator and rare-species sightings away from Rwanda's more visited primate destinations.