There’s a remarkable transformation taking place in Rwanda, a country once overshadowed by it's history. From the skyward mountains and lush rainforests to green cities and countryside villages, the sense of optimism is impossible to ignore. Its inspirational tale of revival is no more apparent than in Kigali, the booming capital. Here, roads are clean, plastic bags are banned, parks are tidy and widespread. It’s all thanks to a monthly community cleanup called ‘Umuganda’, in which every Rwandan living in Kigali – including the president himself – gets involved. Time your trip right, and you can help too. Nestled in the corners of this landlocked country are several pristine national parks. Hike along the trails of Nyungwe Forest, one of Africa’s largest protected rainforests, and track chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Or chill on the shores of Lake Kivu, with its quiet beaches and rocky coves. But Rwanda’s most spectacular attraction lies to the north-west: the steamy forests of Volcanoes National Park – home to wild troops of mountain gorillas. You can find a range of hotels and guesthouses spread through Rwanda, though the bulk are located in Kigali and towns near national parks. There are also some lodges available by Lake Kivu.
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Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Superb · 130 reviews
Located in Ruhengeri, 41 km from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Makeri Residence - Musanze, Rwanda has a fitness centre, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews
Superb · 199 reviews
Boasting a bar and views of inner courtyard, SAISH Stay is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in Ruhengeri, 41 km from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Superb · 123 reviews
Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Buhoro. The property has a terrace, as well as a bar.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Superb · 122 reviews
Set in Kigali, 2.6 km from Kigali Convention Centre, Nature Kigali offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
Superb · 429 reviews
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Akagera. This 4-star hotel offers a kids' club and a 24-hour front desk.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Superb · 218 reviews
Located in Rwamagana, 41 km from Presidential Palace Museum, Vintage Cottage provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
Bugesera Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Mulinja. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Situated in Mwendo, 39 km from Mukura Forest Reserve, CLEO LAKE KIVU HOTEL features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
Guest review
Amazing location. Great staff & service. The boat ride on the lake is top!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Situated in Kibuye, 40 km from Mukura Forest Reserve, Umurobyi Lodge features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Guest review
We had an exceptional wonderful stay at Umurobyio Lodge. It's the perfect place to unwind and immerse oneself in the beautiful nature of Rwanda.
The Lodge offers everything one would need for an unforgettable holiday.The scenic views from all angles over Lake Kivu are breathtaking.
The staff were incredibly attentive, always helpful and friendly, catering to our needs with a warm smile. The hospitality of the owners and the whole team made us feel truly welcome.
The food was a highlight - fresh, delicious, and healthy, a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
Our room was spotless, clean, and very comfortable, complete with a spacious balcony offering a fantastic view over the lake.
We had a wonderful experience and we can only recommend the Lodge for a perfect holiday.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Buhoro. The property has a terrace, as well as a bar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Set in Kagano, 42 km from Nyungwe Forest National Park, Eben Lake Kivu cottages and Villas offers accommodation with a garden and free private parking. The hotel features family rooms.
Guest review
Amazing staff, they were so nice and available. They arranged everything for us and were always here to answer our questions.
Akagera Park Inn has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Akagera. This 3-star hotel offers room service and dry cleaning services.
Guest review
To all my fellow travellers: don't miss this place. It has just opened, they are still adding new services, and it is already a little wonder:
The lodge, which is a little higher than the road, offers and magnificent view and it is placed very near to the entrance of Akagera national park. There is no closest hotel, except for those in the park itself;
The rooms, which draw their character from the beautiful wooden style, are incredibly confortable, well designed, with a little terrasse perfect to read in this magic atmosphere;
The swimming pool is simple but perfect to relax after the "African massage" of the safari road, with a beautiful view;
The restaurant also points to the mountain in front, it has the same wooden style, a nice bar and a view to the kitchen to see the Chef in action;
The place is also thought well so that it is serving and benefiting the community around: not only is it ecological and affordable, Akagera Park Inn buys its food from the local farmers, it is building a local shop to promote local crafts, it is working with local guides and massage centers, it aims to make its economic adventure an inclusive one that benefits the community.
And of course, I have to mention the team who made everything to ensure that I had a good stay. For example, I received a warm welcome with fresh fruit mocktail and warm towel, they offered a little lunchpack for the safari, were extremely flexible with dinner and breakfast time, and put me in contact with the Ellie, a wonderful young guide who showed me around, took me for a brochette and some banana wine after the safari.
Ingagi Park View Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Kinigi. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.
Guest review
Everything about this place was excellent. We stayed for one night but arrived quite early so had 2 lunches, dinner and breakfast around a planned trip to see Golden Monkeys in the National Park.
The bungalow style accommodation was wonderful - huge, very private and set in its own garden and with a powerful shower. Staff set up a fire and hot water bottles during dinner service to ward off cold winter nights - we felt very pampered!
Food and service uniformly excellent, from cheerful front desk staff to attentive waiter and bar staff, and a personal welcome from the hotel manager. It was lovely to be looked after so well. The grounds were very nice and we took a short walk out of the lodge which was also interesting and nice.
Located in Kigali, 4.7 km from Kigali Centenary Park, Villa Asimba provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Guest review
Lovely staff. clean rooms. Good food. Central. Affordable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
My Hill Eco Lodge features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Ruhengeri. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi.
Guest review
An amazing stay at My Hill! Gervais, Vincent and the team (especially Esther and Solver!) took fantastic care of us from start to finish, helping to organise gorilla trekking permit and transport and even helping with the bus back to Kigali! Always super responsive and nothing was too much trouble, the team made the trip really special.
Other highlights include the boat trip across the lake, the delicious big fish, the incredible and giant breakfast every day and the cosy campfire every evening (extra cosy with a hot chocolate!) - and of course, delicious coffee.
The location is also incredible, with beautiful views across the lake (we spent hours watching the weather and the eagles) and an easy track for hiking nearby. Plus the rooms are extremely comfortable, and again, with beautiful views.
Definitely recommend!!
Set in Kigali, 1.2 km from Kigali Convention Centre, Amata n'Ubuki Boutique Hotel Ltd offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Guest review
Great service and very nice hotel. Great restaurant.
Situated in Ruhengeri, 45 km from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Karisimbi Cave Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Guest review
The staffs are extremely friendly and helpful. They always try their best to make us feel comfortable and help to answer all of our questions. The management team is very responsive. They even helped to recommend tour agencies and drivers when we were planning our itineraries. The resort is helping women to get quality job. The resort is very close to the headquarter of Volcanoes National Park, just a 20 minutes drive, so we get to prepare our activities in the Park with ease. The kitchen of the hotel is pretty nice too, as a vegan, they provide me a lot of options.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
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