Magashi peninsular is an exclusive area in the northeastern side of Akagera National Park. It is exceptionally the only site where many leopards thrive and can be spotted while you are on safari in Akagera National Park. It is also a perfect area for you to spot out a variety of wildlife species including hippos, crocodiles, birds, sitatunga antelopes, black rhinos, lions, and many more. Besides, don’t miss the breathtaking view of Lake Rwanyakazinga-where a huge concentration of hippos can be spotted and Magashi Tented Camp, a newly established hospitality facility is set overlooking the beautiful lake.
Magashi peninsular expands up to about 60 sq.km including the scenic Lake Rwanyakazinga. Magashi’s game the concession area is a perfect spot for you to embark on bird watching-(it is recognized worldwide for its diversity of bird species) with a chance for you to look out for the shoebill storks, red-faced barbets, and many others.Book Now
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Wildlife species to look out at Magashi peninsular
Buffaloes, elephants, spotted hyenas, giraffes, antelopes (such as topis, elands and others), leopards, lions, zebras to mention but a few.
Things to do around Magashi peninsular.
-Game drives-both day and night game drives with an experienced driver-guide. A day game drive around peninsular gets you a chance to see rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, antelopes, birds and many others.
-Boat cruise with the possibility to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds such as the red-faced barbets, shoebill stork to mention but a few. Boat rides are conducted along Lake Rwanyakazinga.
-Sport fishing
-Guided nature walks with park ranger guide which gets you the chance to look out a variety of bird species, primates and other wildlife species.
Other peninsulas to explore in and around Akagera National Park include Kageyo peninsula, Rumara peninsula, each of which has something exceptional for you to explore.
Accommodation choices
The accommodation options at Magashi peninsular includes Magashi Tented Camp a newly established hospitality the facility in Akagera National Park. Others include Ruzizi Tented Camp, Akagera Game Lodge, Dereva Hotel as well as the campsites, for instance, Shakani campsite, Mutamba campsite and others.
Best time to visit Akagera National Park.
The dry season is considered to be the best time to visit Akagera National Park. It occurs in the months of June, July, August, September, and December, January and February. These drier months are characterized by low rainfall which makes the ground remain dry thus making it easier for visitors to navigate through the trails while on a game drive. The wet season is perfect for bird watching and usually begins in the months of March, April, May, and October, November. The wet season normally comes with heavy rainfall which makes it a bit challenging to drive along the muddy game tracks.
Getting to Akagera National Park.
The best way to reach to Akagera National Park is by renting a car and your journey covers about 2-3 hours. Your journey starts from Kigali and you drive northeastwards to Akagera National Park. The other option is for you to take a helicopter to Akagera giving you access in just 25 minutes from Kigali International Airport using Akagera Aviation.
Despite of the abundant wildlife game in Akagera National Park, most tourist to Rwanda have high desires to come face to face with the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Many have booked secured a Rwanda gorilla safari to encounter these special species on earth