{"id":21000,"date":"2021-08-15T15:00:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/?p=21000"},"modified":"2025-10-27T07:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T07:07:09","slug":"magashi-explore-the-unexplored-savannah-in-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/magashi-explore-the-unexplored-savannah-in-rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"Magashi – Explore the Unexplored Savannah in Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With hospitality staff across Rwanda fully vaccinated \u2013 our staff included \u2013this gem of a country has become one of Africa\u2019s most popular destinations of choice for travellers at this time. Trailing the path that Dian Fossey once walked and having up close and soulful encounters with gorillas is one way of making peace with the turmoil of the past year, but did you know that Rwanda\u2019s incredible biodiversity and wildlife experiences extend further than the glorious fauna and flora of the rainforests? Travel east of the country and you\u2019ll happen upon the extraordinary Akagera National Park where lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo and many more savannah and wetland species roam for your more \u201ctraditional\u201d African safari experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a real game changer given the current COVID-protocols and current challenges of crossing borders \u2013 Rwanda is a destination in itself. For those unfamiliar with eastern Rwanda, there\u2019s a world of explorations waiting to be discovered at Magashi, our savannah-based camp located within Akagera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let me set the scene: Situated in the only exclusive-use area in the national park, Magashi\u2019s place amongst open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamp, and grassy low mountains makes it one of the most scenic savannah destinations in Africa. And with boating safaris also on offer, the diversity of experience just gets better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And diverse it is. You need look no further than Magashi\u2019s monthly news reports. Thrilling lion and buffalo encounters featured in April\u2019s edition, as well as the rather bizarre behaviour of the area\u2019s tree-climbing lions clambering for uncomfortable space in one tiny tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n