Ruzizi Tented Lodge
Ruzizi Tented Lodge is an eco-conscious, lakeside tented retreat with a small, serene setting designed for immersive wildlife experiences — offering comfort without compromising on authenticity or environmental responsibility.
Each tent comes with en-suite facilities, hot and cold water, shaded verandas with hammocks, and thoughtful local décor. It’s not about over-the-top luxury—it’s about well-executed, nature-sensitive comfort
The Spirit of Ruzizi
The Ruzizi River is one of East Africa’s great waterways. Flowing out of Lake Kivu between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, it winds along the Rwanda–Burundi border before emptying into Lake Tanganyika. As part of the vast Nile River Basin, the Ruzizi has long shaped the landscapes and lives of the region. When Ruzizi Tented Lodge was created inside Akagera National Park, its founders chose the name not for geography alone, but for symbolism.
Akagera is a park defined by its lakes and rivers—Lake Ihema, the Akagera River, and countless wetlands that sustain both wildlife and people. Linking the lodge to the name Ruzizi was a way of honoring this broader water story.
The name also carries regional identity. The Ruzizi River is familiar across Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern Congo, instantly rooting the lodge in an East African context. And beyond recognition, the word Ruzizi itself suggests calmness, flow, and life-giving water—perfect for a retreat perched on the shores of Lake Ihema, where boat rides and bird calls frame each day.
Though the lodge is not built on the Ruzizi River itself, its name connects guests to the continuity of Rwanda’s great waterways, a reminder that every journey in Akagera is part of a much larger natural story.
