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Wilderness Magashi Peninsula, Rwanda

Wilderness Magashi Peninsula, a luxury safari lodge opening in September in Akagera National Park, is an intimate escape designed by Cape Town, South Africa-based Artichoke Interior Design, Luxury Frontiers, and the Wilderness in-house team. The retreat features an eight-bed layout, including a four-bed villa, all equipped with private plunge pools and breathtaking views of Lake Rwanyakazinga and the Mutumba Mountains. Guests can also enjoy bespoke dining, wellness treatments, night drives, and water-based excursions while supporting conservation initiatives.

Architecture Firm: Luxury Frontiers | Design Firm: Artichoke Interior Design, Cape Town | Owner + Operator: Wilderness