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Akagera National Park

Wilderness Magashi Camp

A luxurious campsite with lake views
Magashi Camp, Rwanda

A one-of-a-kind experience in splendid Akagera National Park.

In the north-eastern section of Akagera National Park you’ll find Wilderness Magashi Camp overlooking the stunning Lake Rwanyakazinga. The camp is surrounded by some of East Africa’s most beautiful savannah, lakes, swamps and rolling grasslands.

The camp, with design and interiors inspired by traditional Rwandan culture, boasts six spacious tents with lake views. When you’re not enjoying the solitude of your airy tent, relax in the luxurious lounge, enjoy a meal in the dining and bar area. The pool is the ideal place to cool off after a busy day of game viewing and birdwatching, and evenings are best spent on the deck around the fire pit.

The region is also home to one of the continent’s largest hippo populations, as well as crocodiles. You’ll also find the rare sitatunga and other plains game here as well as over 520 different species of bird. After a 20-year absence, lions were reintroduced to the area in 2015, and the population today is thriving. Black rhino were reintroduced in 2017.

Highlights

Six tents

Lounge

Dining and bar area

Pool

Deck and fire pit

Boating excursions

Game drives

Night game drives

Birdwatching

The impact of your stay:

  • Rwanda’s deforestation significantly impacted its primate population. In response, Wilderness initiated a gorilla habitat expansion project. While the primary aim is to restore a diverse indigenous landscape, the project has also generated employment opportunities for hundreds of community members since its inception.
  • Magashi’s sustainable and locally-focused menu champions Rwanda’s indigenous ingredients and celebrates local culture and fresh produce.
  • Wilderness Magashi gives guests direct access to Akagera National Park, fostering a profound connection between visitors and the conservation efforts they actively support. The reintroduction of lions in 2015 marked a pivotal moment in Akagera’s journey towards ecological restoration, symbolising the dedication to reestablishing the park’s natural balance.
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Giraffe Manor
Originally built in the 1930s, Giraffe Manor is ideally located in south west Nairobi, just 20 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Situated in one of Nairobi’s most beautiful suburbs, this beautiful Manor House is located on 140 acres of pristine sanctuary land. Perfect for a quick stopover in the capital city, with an extra quirkiness to add to the convenience. What’s more, each guest’s stay directly benefits projects in some of the city’s poorest areas. This lovely Manor is home to endangered Rothschild giraffes that make daily visits to the house and politely ask guests for snacks. This up-close experience is remarkably enchanting and a great way to begin or finish your safari in Kenya. The opportunity to visit a handful of local attractions such as the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Karen Blixen museum (among others) are also available and a great way to explore Nairobi in more detail. The style of this boutique hotel is modelled on a Scottish lodge with a contemporary feel to it’s decor.  The main manor house has just six en-suite luxury bedrooms, each with its own character and tastefully decorated. Four additional luxury bedrooms are situated within the garden manor, surrounded by the manicured gardens. Each room is comfortable, with subtle warm colours that give a homely feel. Grand, four-poster beds and large windows give an airy quality that allows you to simply relax and enjoy your time in Nairobi without the hustle and bustle of city life. Giraffe Manor is well known for the excellent cuisine offered, with meals taken in the wood panelled dining room overlooking the gardens. Breakfast is the most important part of your experience here, as this is when the Giraffe are their most inquisitive.
Ariel view of waves breaking on a forested shoreline