Wilderness plans to open an eight-bed luxury safari camp on the private Magashi Peninsula in Akagera National Park in Rwanda in September.
The new Wilderness Magashi Peninsula will consist of a four-bed villa and two separate twin rooms strategically positioned 200 meters apart, all overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga and the Mutumba Mountains.
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All accommodations are raised off the ground to maximize views of
resident wildlife, including hippos and crocodiles in the lake and
buffalo and elephants moving freely across the peninsula. The camp
welcomes children as young as age 6, though families with children between
6 to 12 years old must book private vehicle use.
Luxe accommmodations
The villa consists of two twin en-suite rooms connected by a communal living space with lounge, dining area and kitchen. It also includes an additional adaptable en-suite room that can serve as a gym, children's room or office, accommodating up to six guests. Villa guests will enjoy a fully private experience with dedicated in-villa dining and exclusive guide services.
The camp's location within a private concession in Akagera National Park provides access to 10 diverse habitat types ranging from open plains and woodlands to swamps and lakes, home to lions, rhinos, elephants and other African wildlife.
Wilderness Magashi Peninsula will offer several signature experiences for guests, including private water-based excursions aboard a pontoon or swamp cruiser, catch-and-release fishing, guided night drives and rooftop Star Beds for overnight stargazing.
The new lodge complements Wilderness Rwanda's recently opened Bisate Reserve near Volcanoes National Park, creating opportunities for travelers to combine gorilla trekking with traditional safari experiences in a single Rwanda itinerary.