Rwanda in Wilderness: Magashi Camp & Bisate Lodge 2026

A Customizable Trip to Rwanda

Highlights

Historically seen as the go-to destination to view the endangered mountain gorilla, Rwanda has evolved over the last decade, emerging as the gem of East and Central Africa.

Starting from
USD 18,396
per person sharing

Duration
8 days / 7 nights

Transport
Fly-in Safari

Accommodation
Lodge or Tented Camp

Exploring
Akagera National Park, Kigali, Volcanoes National Park

About this Safari

– Discover authentic Rwanda hospitality and luxury eco-tourism in two of Rwanda’s famous National Parks and the vibrant city of Kigali.
– Experience the conservation success story of Akagera National Park; once on the brink of ruin due to human encroachment and poaching, now regenerated and home to the Big Five as well as numerous plains game and one of Africa’s highest densities of hippo.
– Trek endangered mountain gorillas, experience the vibrant golden monkeys, view an array of 200 bird species or explore 62 million-year-old caves in the world-renowned Volcanoes National Park.

Total cost of Tour – 2026
01 Mar – 31 May – $ 18,396

01 Jan – 28 Feb & 01 Nov – 15 Dec – $ 21,112

01 Jun – 31 Oct – $ 21,843

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Day By Day Itinerary

Day 1 - 2: The Retreat by Heaven, Rwanda

Arrive Kigali, transfer to The Retreat by Heaven – 2 nights. A passion project of Josh Ruxin and his wife Alissa, The Retreat pairs chic, natural design and……

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Day 3 - 4: Magashi Camp, Akagera National Park

Drive to Akagera National Park – 2 nights. Magashi’s home is the 6,000 exclusive-use hectare Magashi Conservancy in the north-eastern corner of……

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Day 5 - 7: Bisate Lodge, Volcanoes National Park

Helicopter transfer to Volcanoes National Park – 3 nights. Bisate Lodge, adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, combines Africa’s most immersive wild primate…..

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Day 8: Departure

Drive to Kigali International Airport – depart. Sadly, the end of your…..

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Tour Accommodation

Wilderness Bisate Lodge, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Type: Lodge or Hotel
Location: Volcanoes National Park

Magashi Camp, Akagera National Park, Rwanda

Type: Tented Camp
Location: Akagera National Park

The Retreat, Kigali, Rwanda

Type: Luxury Lodge or Hotel
Location: Kigali

Details of Costs

This cost includes:

Bed & breakfast accommodation at Hemingways Retreat Kigali
Full board accommodation at Magashi Camp and Bisate Lodge
Purified water and coffee/tea in room at Hemingways Retreat Kigali
All local beverages at Magashi Camp and Bisate Lodge
Park fees, conservancy fees and all trekking permits
Full-day Kigali City Tour including lunch on Day 2
Twice daily scheduled camp activities (day and night game drives, boating, guided nature walks, birding and fishing) at Magashi Camp
Activities including guided birding and nature walks, nursery visits and Indigenous tree planting, documentary film screenings, excursions to community beehive project/ Bisate reforestation site/ Bisate village nursery village (closed on weekends and over school holidays) and guided walks of the surrounding communities at Bisate Lodge
One golden monkey experience and one gorilla trekking experience at Volcanoes National Park
One 30 minute welcome massage per person (subject to availability) at Hemingways Retreat Kigali
Helicopter transfer from Akagera National Park to Musanze
One 30-minute on-site cultural activity: cocktail making / banana wine making demonstration/ local culinary demonstration or neighbourhood walk (subject to availability – prebooking required) at Hemingways Retreat Kigali
One in-villa welcome massage per person at Bisate Lodge
Use of gym, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and yoga terrace at Hemingways Retreat Kigali
Gym in a basket’ in villas at Bisate Lodge
Access to Bisate Kwanda day lounge at Bisate Lodge
Laundry at Magashi Camp and Bisate Lodge
Airport transfers & all road transfers mentioned in private transfers including snacks in the vehicle
Meet and assist on arrival and departure at Kigali International Airport
Akagera Aviation & AMREF Flying Doctors Membership
Processing and payment of one single entry visa per person
Use of customised safari concierge app
VIP welcome at Kigali International Airport
All statutory charges

This cost does not include:

Additional meals and drinks at Hemingways Retreat Kigali
Premium imported brands of drinks/ champagne at Magashi Camp and Bisate Lodge
Additional activities not mentioned in inclusions
Spa treatments
International flights and additional visa fees
All statutory increases beyond our control
Laundry at The Retreat by Heaven
Gratuities and items of a personal nature
Any other extras

Notes

Gorilla trekking is permitted for children aged 15 years and older
Golden monkey experience is permitted for children aged 12 years and older
Helicopter flights subject to weather conditions and weight limit
Gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking begins at 07:00 am and guests are required to arrive at the park office at 06:40 am

Gallery

The Retreat By Heaven Exterior View
Bisate Lodge Guided Walks
Bisate Lodge Exterior
Bisate Lodge Activities
Magashi Camp Tent