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Fully-catered bush camp in the Big 5 Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Karenge Bush Camp overview
Perched on a ridge overlooking the wildlife-rich Kilala Plains below, Karenge is an off-the-grid getaway for safari enthusiasts seeking privacy and solitude. In the remote north of Akagera National Park, the camp is completely unfenced to give guests a natural safari experience. The camp is conveniently located a short game drive from the north (exit only) gate to national park - near productive game-viewing areas.
Karenge is a rustic, fully catered bush camp featuring six tented chalets (canvas on raised wooden decks). Each tent has a private but separate outdoor bathroom and loo a few steps from the tent. The canvas central area includes a lounge, dining area and bar, an outdoor fire pit and a wooden deck with wonderful views over the bushveld below. Karenge means ‘small footprint’ in Kinyarwanda, which reflects this camp's rustic charm and light ecological footprint.
Karenge is closed in April each year due to rainfall-related inaccessibility
the northern gate near Karenge is exit-only - enter the park via the southern gate
Latest arrival time at the park south gate is 12h00 - to ensure you get to Karenge before dusk
No cash payments accepted - credit card and online payments only
No plastic permitted - please bring refillable water bottles
International guests | EAC citizens and residents | |
STANDARD TENT | ||
Per person sharing | US$195 | US$150 |
Single person supplement | US$70 | US$60 |
Children: 6-12 years old | US$105 | US$75 |
Children: up to 5 years old | US$25 | US$25 |
Everything you need to know about Karenge Bush Camp
Power | Solar | ||
Device charging | Charging station in the central area. No charging in guests' tents | ||
Lighting | Rechargeable lamps + paraffin lanterns | ||
YES | NO | Comment | |
Lodge fenced in | ✖️ | ||
Dining/lounge/bar area - covered | ✔️ | ||
Outdoor dining, social area + fire pit | ✔️ | ||
Curio/boutique shop | ✖️ | ||
Business centre | ✖️ | ||
Wine cellar | ✖️ | ||
Child-minding facilities | ✖️ | ||
Laundry | ✔️ | No charge | |
Gym | ✖️ | ||
Yoga/workout kit | ✖️ | ||
Disabled people-friendly? | ✖️ | ||
Spa/massage | ✖️ | ||
Swimming pool | ✖️ | ||
Television (satellite / streaming) | ✖️ | ||
Wifi | ✖️ | ||
Mobile phone reception | ✔️ | ||
Star-bed / sleepout | ✖️ | ||
Telescope/astronomy | ✖️ | ||
Kids program/area | ✖️ | ||
Credit card facilities | ✔️ | ||
Number of units | Number of rooms | |
Standard tented suite | 6 | 6 |
Family/interleading suite | 0 | 0 |
Honeymoon suites | 0 | 0 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Total | 6 | 6 |
Bed size & configuration | 2 x single beds | ||
YES | NO | Comment | |
Air conditioning | ✖️ | ||
Fans | ✖️ | ||
Amenities | ✔️ | Basic: soap + shower gel + shampoo | |
Basins | ✔️ | Plastic basin + water container on deck | |
Flush toilet | ✔️ | ||
En-suite bathroom | ✖️ | ||
Outside shower | ✔️ | Bucket shower - warm water on request | |
Bath | ✖️ | ||
Lounge area | ✖️ | ||
Private covered patio | ✔️ | Two chairs | |
Private pool | ✖️ | ||
Safe | ✖️ | ||
Complimentary water | ✔️ | Filtered, glass bottles | |
Mini bar | ✖️ | ||
Additional bed for child | ✖️ | ||
Mosquito net over bed | ✖️ | Tent has gauze | |
Security | ✔️ | Whistle | |
Cuisine/style | à la carte | ||
YES | NO | Comment | |
In-room dining | ✖️ | ||
Communal table | ✔️ | ||
Separate tables | ✔️ | ||
Bush breakfast | ✖️ | ||
Bush dinner | ✖️ | ||
Packed breakfast/lunch | ✔️ | ||
Wine list | ✔️ | Limited variety | |
Order beyond the menu? | ✖️ | ||
Kosher/Halaal | ✖️ | ||
Dietary restrictions - vegetarian/vegan etc | ✔️ | Limited variety | |
YES | NO | Comment | |
Honeymoon | ✖️ | ||
Welcome drinks/hand towels on arrival | ✔️ | ||
Chaperoned to room after dark | ✖️ | ||
Private game drive vehicle | ✔️ | On request | |
Road/village noise | ✖️ | ||
Exclusive use | ✔️ | By prior arrangement | |
Staff singing/dancing | ✖️ |
YES | NO | Comment | |
Children permitted? | ✔️ | All ages | |
Children on game drives? | ✔️ | All ages | |
Malaria | ✔️ | Low risk | |
Yellow fever | ✖️ | ||
Tsetse flies | ✔️ | ||
Medical facilities | ✖️ | ||
Emergency medical evacuation | ✔️ | SATIB24 / ART24 (African risk transfer) |
Karenge offers the following activities:
morning, afternoon and night game drives
for self-drivers: Community guide (accompanying in your private car)
Note that all above activities are optional and incur an additional cost to your accommodation cost
Karenge Bush Camp is in Akagera National Park, Rwanda. Click here for more information about Akagera and how to get there. NOTE: The nearest gate to Karenge Bush Camp, the northern gate, is an exit-only gate - please enter the park via the southern gate