Rwanda Wilderness Escape: FREE Gorilla Permit with 6 Night Stay

Wilderness Magashi is situated in the productive and phenomenally diverse northeastern 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, giant crocodiles, as well as the rare sitatunga and boasting an impressive 520 species of birds.

Teeming with plains game, Akagera also boasts a healthy lion population introduced by African Parks in 2015 after a 20-year absence; black rhinos were reintroduced in 2017, and white rhinos in 2021.

Wilderness Magashi – the only exclusive-use area in Akagera – also harbours a good density of leopards.

The lodge is only minutes away from the headquarters of the Parc National des Volcans from where clients trek on foot to see the magnificent Mountain Gorilla – perhaps one of the most dramatic, thrilling and poignant wildlife experiences possible.

The lodge, situated in the foothills of the mighty Virungas, the chain of 15,000 ft volcanoes stretching through Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, affords wonderful views of the volcanoes and the surrounding countryside. Guest cottages and the main lodge building have been beautifully constructed and appointed and the lodge is the perfect base from which to explore this unique and fascinating corner of Africa. The lodge is built and operated by Governors’ Camp and all fees and rentals are used towards a community trust.

Warm, inviting with extremely personal service. Activities on offer are unbeatable, so spending a few days at Sabyinyo is well worth it.