Ruzizi is a luxury eco-lodge located on the banks of Lake Ihema. Since it was opened in 2012, the camp has proved a welcome addition to Akagera National Park.

It’s a simple, eco-friendly lodge and located in a good position to explore the varying landscapes of Akagera. It was designed to blend in with its surroundings to ensure guests connect with nature.

During construction, trees and vegetation were left undisturbed when possible. Some natural elements have been incorporated into the structure, and many of Ruzizi’s decorations and furniture were hand-crafted by local artisans and cooperatives.

Accommodation Ruzizi Tented Lodge include;

A total of 9 tents that accommodates a maximum of 20 guets and  each tent boasts;

• An en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water,
• A bathtub or outdoor shower,
• A dressing area, and
• A cozy queen bed (alternatively, guests can request two twin beds, and camp beds can be added for children 15 and under).
• All of Ruzizi’s tents enjoy shaded verandas containing campaign chairs, a tree-trunk table, and a hammock.

Facilities and services at Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Dining area and a stunning deck

• The dining area and a stunning deck hangs over the lake.
• It contains a central fire pit
• It is the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or post-dinner digestif.

Breakfast

• Breakfast is also served starting from 5:30 early in the morning onwards in the dining room.
• The staff at the lodge will also ask you the last night the time you wish to have breakfast.
• It also comprises of coffee, tea, local fruits, and fresh juice, Eggs and the home-baked bread on order.

Lunch

• The lodge also offers a lunch menu every day.
• There is also a packed lunch that can be organized at the lodge, though a request has to be done a night before.

Dinner

• This is normally from 6-7 pm and many of the guests come together to the lounge to enjoy a pre-dinner snack and some drinks.
• At exactly 7:30 pm, they will serve dinner and it’s normally a set menu that differs on a daily basis which is prepared by the lodge chef.
• Some common examples also include; the pot pie dishes, braai with the different meats and salads, different types of pizzas, and this is followed by a desert that’s prepared for the day.
• In case of any food allergies, please inform the staff on your arrival in order to enable them to prepare for you sufficiently.

Electricity

• This tented lodge runs mainly on a solar system.

Laundry

• The lodge also offers the laundry services on a daily basis and therefore laundry needs a minimum of 24 hours to be completed.