Karenge Bush Camp is a calm and secluded Paradise in the heart of Akagera National Park’s wilderness. Staying at the spectacular Karenge Bush Camp allows guests to combine privacy and laid-back comfort with a feel of the raw/untouched wild. The word “Karenge” is literally translated as “small footprint?” in the local Kinyarwanda dialect and this describes the name of the area where this extraordinary Bush Camp is situated.
Karenge Bush Camp is one of the few accommodation facilities in Rwanda established while leaving a small footprint and this is part of this classic Bush Camp’s commitment towards its natural surroundings. Just like its name, the accommodation facility, right from the time it was set up, its existence (seasonality) and operations leave nothing more than a light ecological impact (or footprint).
Talking of Karenge Bush Camp’s operations, you will be amazed by how it stands out and is worth visiting during Rwanda safaris, especially for travelers interested in discovering Rwanda’s only savannah National Park-Akagera National Park.
One of the things that blow visitors’ minds is the fact that Karenge Bush Camp is only open for 11 months and remains closed during the month of April. These is a traditional wet month and this is done to allow the rejuvenation/or regrowth of vegetation.
At the time of establishment in 2016, Karenge Bush Camp was only open from June to August and December to February of 2017.
Karenge Bush Camp rooms and amenities
Karenge Bush Camp features 6 extraordinary Canvas Tents that can accommodate a maximum of 12 guests per night, thus making it your perfect place for experiencing a real African wilderness experience. Each of the luxurious Canvas Tents is secluded and separate from each other, featuring two cozy Camp beds with comfortable mattresses, a sitting area with Camp chairs, traditional reed mat floors, towels, an outdoor bathroom with toiletries and bucket shower (with cold and hot water), solar lights, an eco-toilet, as well as canvas basins. Traditional and eco-friendly raw materials were used for constructing Karenge Bush Camp and this makes it easy to remove after decomposing at the end of the season.
Guests of Karenge Bush Camp are always treated to spectacular views of Lake Ihema and the sweeping savanna plains that are usually dotted with different wildlife species that include elephants, lions, buffaloes, Topis, impalas, spotted hyenas, and many others. The Canvas Tents have been raised off the ground to minimize animal disruption and ensure guests’ safety.
Whether you are planning a weekend or a romantic getaway in the middle of Rwanda’s wilderness, Karenge Bush Camp is the perfect choice for you, as long as it is within the months that the Camp is open.
Karenge Bush Camp rates are even very pocket-friendly in that International travelers on a short stay in Rwanda can pay $195 per person per night when staying in a double or Twin Tent and only $265 per person per night when staying in a single tent. For children between 6 and 12 years, it is only $95 per person per night when sharing on a mattress.
Resident Travelers (Rwandans, visitors on work or with resident permits) pay only $150 per person when staying in a double or twin tent, $210 per person per night when staying in a single tent, while children between 6 and 12 years sharing on a mattress pay only $75 per person per night.