Muyumbu camp
Muyumbu camp is a mid-range accommodation found at the edge of the hill on the Ridge overlooking lakes ihema and shakani south of Akagera national Park Rwanda Region. Muyumbu camp offers stunning Backdrops for the rising sun. The camp is nestled in the close proximity with shakani camp. The camp is approximately 2-3 hours’ drive from Kigali city. hotel is set on seven hectares of landscape overlooking the breathtaking views of the lakeand surrounding areas. The camp is convenien to tourists, travelers and holiday makers especially camping lovers who want to stay in Akagera national park for relaxation and safari adventure overlooking the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Muyumbu camp contains over 10 comfortable tents overlooking the beautiful views of the lake. The cam has enough camping grounds and more tents for hire to camping lovers at the reception in the southern side only each with different costs. All tents are suitable for individuals as well as couples and family. There are showers, mosquito nests, Complementary bottled water, free toiletries and other facilities in the tents. The campsites give fantastic view of the over the lake especially sunset and sunrises in the morning. There is fireplace where guests relax as they share stories about the safaris and also provides warmth during chilly weather. Rooms are equipped with comfortable queen and king beds with washed and clean beddings.
Muyumbu camp offer different services and facilities which include;
A restaurant that serves different delicious meals that meets guest’s choice is served by organized and well-trained staff. Meals offered include; Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner both in and outdoor dinners. You can have meals in any place of your choice in the dining areas or lakeshores overlooking the breathtaking views of the lakes and animal rooming along the lake.
lll-stocked bar with a good selection of Drinks both hard and soft drinks(beers, wines, sodas, tea ,coffee), you relax and sip the cocktail/monk tail that winds up you evening while enjoying the stunning view of the lake , and garden and surrounding areas.
SERVICES include; Ample parking space available, Laundry and housekeeping services available, solar energy available, pick -ups and drop offs.
WIFI internet hotspot available at the hotel that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends
Activities to do while at Muyumbu camp include; game drive in the akagera national park since its close that will give a chance to see wide range of animals, boat trips at the lakes, natue walks in the local village etc.
Akagera national park is found in the eastern part of Rwanda country close the border with Tanzania. Though Rwanda has different national park (Nyungwe and Volcanoes national park) , Akagera is among the best and most visited park in Rwanda. The park occupies the total area of 1,122km squared. The park is characterized by woodlands, swamps, savannah and low mountains. Akagera national park is the home of various wildlife with over 20 mammal species which include; Buffaloes, Elephants, over 15 number of Lions in the park , Zebras, Impalas, antelopes, Giraffes, Hynes , Leopards ,hippo ,Crocodiles etc and over 480 bird species which include; fish eagles, Cattle Egret, Hamerkop, Sacred and Hadada Ibis, Augur Buzzard, Long-crested Eagle, and Pied Crow, Black-headed and Viellot’s Black Weavers, Grey-backed Fiscals, Fan-tailed Widowbird and Caruther’s Cisticola. It is 50$ per person to enter the park. Akagera national park has different accommodations namely; Budget , Mid range and luxury accommodation which are best and most affordable to the guests visiting the park. There are many activities to do while in the park which include; Game drive both day and night game drive that enables visitors to spot different mammals and bird species in the park, Bird watching/Birding since the park has more bird species, Nature walks in the park, boat ride and canoeing at lake Rwanyakasinga that offers you a sturning view of the surrounding hills and swamp while expecting to see hippos, crocodile and bird species, Fishing at lake shakani, Helcopiter adventures in the park, Community visits in the local villages, cultural experiences , and many activities. You can also do gorilla trekking while at the lodge.