Experiencing Africa’s untouched wilderness and spending nights at Ruzizi Tented Camp is one of the best ways to explore Akagera National Park’s raw wilderness. This splendorous Eco-Lodge is set along the beautiful and mind-blowing shores of Lake Ihema (the largest lake in Akagera National Park and home to the Park’s Hippos and crocodile population) as well as about 6 kilometers from Akagera National Park Visitor center/Reception center. The beautiful Tented Camp was specially designed to blend in with its natural environment as a way of ensuring that visitors connect with Mother Nature.
In line with its commitment to conserving the natural environment, trees and vegetation were left untouched where possible during the construction of Ruzizi Tented Camp. Additionally, a number of natural elements were added into its structures and during your stay, you will notice that most of the Tented Camps designs as well as furniture were hand-crafts by the seasoned artisans as well as local community cooperatives. This not only pays homage to the heritage and culture of Rwanda but is also a way of supporting the local community in ensuring that they directly benefit from conservation and its related activities. This eco-friendly Tented Camp is solar-powered and boasts of its relentless environmentally conscious activities/initiatives.
Accommodation Options at Ruzizi Tented Camp
Ruzizi Tented Camp is marked by 9 luxurious Tents that sits along the pristine shores of Lake Ihema, while at the same time hidden among the swaying tall fruiting fig trees as well as Palms. These tents accommodate a maximum of 20 guests hence providing your perfect secluded getaway while exploring Rwanda’s only savannah-dominated National park- Akagera National Park. Each of the 9 tents has an en-suite bathroom installed with cold and hot running water, a comfortable queen bed while there is also an option of twin beds, dressing area, shaded verandas with campaign chairs as well as tree-trunk tables hence providing an option of unwinding while taking in the beautiful views of the Lake, wallowing hippos, visiting elephants, Masai giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, sometimes lions and many other wildlife species hence priceless wildlife viewing at the comfort of your room.
Other Facilities at Ruzizi Tented Camp
The thatched dining and reception area at Ruzizi Tented Camp is flanked by swaying palm and fig trees while the walkways lead to the beautiful viewing deck that hangs over Lake Ihema hence making it possible for guests to enjoy free game viewing experiences at the comfort of the Lodge. There is also a central fireplace, commonly used during cold mornings while sipping your favorite beverage-coffee or tea, and in the evenings during post-dinner interactions with family or other Lodge visitors.
Besides Ruzizi tented Camp, other amazing and popular accommodation facilities within Akagera National Park are Magashi Camp, Karenge Bush Camp and Akagera Game Lodge among others.