Along the Gishali shore of Lake Muhazi, something remarkable is taking shape—a place that charms you today and pulls you back tomorrow, leaving you in awe of how effortlessly it’s coming alive.
About an hour’s drive from Kigali, Gishali feels close enough for a spontaneous escape, yet far enough to mark a clear transition. The city loosens its grip as the road opens up, and by the time the lake appears, time seems to stretch. This is precisely why Kigali residents and foreign travelers alike are quietly taking note.
The signposts tell the story before the lake does. Names like Ma Campagne Resort, Vintage Cottages, Falcon Golf and Country Club, Muhazi Flowers Beach, and Eco-Green Resort point in different directions, each representing a new chapter in the area’s hospitality and recreational narrative. Together, they signal growing confidence in Muhazi’s promise—not just as a place to sleep, but as a destination to linger.
Days here are not meant to be rushed. They unfold gently on the water—through boating and kayaking—or across manicured greens where golf meets wide skies. It’s leisure shaped by nature rather than schedules.
Gishali’s appeal also lies in its strategic location. For travelers heading further east to Akagera National Park, this lakeside belt offers a thoughtful pause. Spending a night by the water before venturing into the savannah makes practical sense—but it also enriches the journey. A calm evening by the lake, followed by an early safari drive, creates a contrast that feels intentional. Lake and wilderness. Stillness and movement. Retreat and adventure.
That combination is rare, and when found, priceless.
What is happening along the Muhazi belt is no longer subtle—it is simply unhurried. Development here respects the pace of the landscape. The transformation is in full swing, but it hasn’t lost its softness. Not yet.