The lodge will be nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Rwanyakazinga and the Mutumba Mountains.
This intimate eight-bed camp features two twin suites and a private four-bed villa, each equipped with private plunge pools and Star Beds designed for stargazing.
The villa includes two en-suite bedrooms, a communal lounge, dining area, kitchen, and a versatile third room that can serve as a gym, kids' room, or office.
IGIHE has learned that the four-bed villa is priced at $12,500 (over Frw 17 million) per night. For guests staying in the twin suites, the rate is $3,000 (over Frw 4 million). In other words, this is a premium camp.
Located within Central Africa's largest protected wetland, Akagera National Park boasts ten diverse habitat typesâ€"from open plains and woodlands to swamps and rolling hillsâ€"offering exceptional game-viewing opportunities.
The lodge provides guests the chance to observe iconic species such as lions, rhinos, and elephants in their natural environment while supporting vital conservation efforts.
Wilderness, the owner of this lodge, has operated in Rwanda since 2016. It owns Bisate Lodge, which opened in 2017 in Musanze District. The company also owns several renowned lodges across Africa, including Mombo in Botswana, Little Kulala in Namibia, Usawa Serengeti in Tanzania, and Linkwasha in Zimbabwe.
According to the company's management, Magashi Peninsula will offer a transformative experience, deeply rooted in purpose and inspired by Rwanda's sole high-end savannah refuge.
"As we eagerly await the arrival of our first guests this September, the camp provides a unique chance to fully immerse in an unforgettable safari experience, while actively contributing to the ongoing success of vital conservation efforts in one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas.
'It will stand as a powerful symbol of the resilience of nature and our unwavering commitment to preserving this extraordinary landscape for future generations," said Manzi Kayihura, Wilderness Rwanda Executive Director.
The Government of Rwanda's five-year development plan aims to accelerate growth by projecting that tourismâ€"across various activitiesâ€"will generate $1.1 billion by 2029, up from $620 million.
In 2024, the tourism sector generated $647 million (over Frw 932 billion), marking a 4.3% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was largely driven by a 27% rise in tourism revenue linked to gorilla trekking and an 11% increase in air travel.
That same year, Rwanda hosted over 1.36 million visitors and organized more than 115 events and conferences attended by over 52,315 participants from around the world.
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions brought in over $84.8 million in revenue.
Regarding investment, the report indicates that Rwanda attracted commitments totaling approximately $3.2 billion in 2024â€"representing a 32.4% increase over the $2.4 billion target set by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) for that year.
Théophile Niyitegeka
