Ruzizi Tented Lodge

an earthy basecamp for outdoorsy guests

Ruzizi Tented Lodge is located in the Akagera area of eastern Rwanda.

Set alongside a lake, the lodge is centred on a tented mess, leading out to a campfire area.

Rooms

Guest accommodation at Ruzizi Tented Lodge is in ten tented rooms, each with a private indoor bathroom and small verandah …

• Standard Room : x8
• Treetop Honeymoon Suite : x1
• Family Suite : x1

Activities

Ruzizi Tented Lodge provides the following guided activities, not all of which are necessarily included in the room rate …

• vehicle safari
• walking safari
• motorboat safari
• conservation activities
• cultural activities
• night vehicle safari

Most people coming in to see the gorillas in Rwanda subsequently head over to Serengeti in Tanzania for their savanna safari. By way of an alternative, Akagera is most commonly visited by experienced safari travellers who have already been to those areas.

Seasonality

The best time of year to visit Akagera is during the May-Sep winter dry season, when the grasses should die back, to allow easier wildlife viewing.

Getting around

Magashi Camp is usually accessed as part of a guided overland safari around the country, usually coming in from the capital Kigali, a journey of around 3 hours.

a low-key alternative safari to the Serengeti