Accommodations In the Volcanoes National Park : When you visit the Volcanoes national park, you might be able to take a one-day safari, but if you are looking to take a two or more-day safari, then you will have to book your room at a hotel ahead of time. Among Rwanda’s most developed national parks, Volcanoes National Park is one of the best choices for travelers to pick from in terms of accommodation options.
Volcanoes national park is an incredibly popular destination among tourists because of the mountain gorilla trekking experience and the other primate treks that are available, however, there have also been quite a few people making their way to the park for the volcano hikes.
A visit to the Volcanoes National Park is considered to be one of the best things to do in Rwanda if you are visiting the country, since it is just a two-hour drive from Kigali the capital city of the country. In Rwanda, Kigali is your first major city, so if you want to experience the Volcanoes national park, you should be able to take a 2 hour road transfer from Kigali that won’t be as strenuous as taking a long trip to other destinations over the course of several hours.
The Volcanoes national park has been providing accommodation to all types of travellers for quite some time so the number of lodges that have been set up to cater for the ever increasing number of visitors has also steadily increased.
FIVE VOLCANOES BOUTIQUE HOTEL
The hotel is found in Musanze within the former province of Ruhengeri and it’s considered to be a 5-star hotel that is along kinigi-volcanoes national park headquarters. The hotel gives a moderate high-end accommodation with amazing views of spinning hills. It comprises of 13 bedrooms double, a VIP cottage each facility is air conditioned and a flat screen tv, a refrigerator and kettle. Other services also include restaurant, swimming pool, plus steam and sauna
BEST VIEW HOTEL
Best view hotel is a marvelous hotel that is located in Ruhengeri and gives good accommodation services to tourists that travel to volcanoes national park. The rooms have a free Wi-Fi internet as well as a flat screen with satellite channels, seating area where tourists can relax from after the trek, private bathroom with hair driers, room services available as well as laundry, a fully stocked bar for local and international beverages among others.
SABYINYO SILVERBACK LODGE
The lodge is found in Musanze district near the volcanoes national park headquarters. Due to its location in the Virunga mountains, it gives the tourists an amazing view of the volcanoes as well as the hills. The lodge has 8 cottages that have beautiful views of Virunga volcanoes and well positioned. The cottages involve a sitting room with a fire place, bedroom, dressing room, and a big bathroom with a bath and shower.
FARAJA HOTEL
The lodge is situated in Musanze along Gisenyi-Ruhengeri Road with great views of the Virunga volcanoes. The hotel has over 38 cottages that are separated into 12 king size rooms, 12 queen size, 10 standard singles, 3 singles and 1 junior suite. All the rooms have a bathroom and free access to wi-fi internet
All room services include fire places, hot water bottles, clean towels, laundry that makes one to feel at peace. The rooms are wide enough that allow the tourists to relax and loosen up.
MOUNTAIN GORILLA’S NEST LODGE
The lodge is found in the north of rwanda in Musanze district settled in a forest of the eucalyptus trees. At the jack Hannah’s cottages the lodge gives a family sized amazing accommodation with scenic views of Rwanda’s hills and slants of the volcanoes national park. The cottages have two large bedrooms and can have 4 people in it. Each bedroom has its bathroom and a view of the golf course and a fire place a television and dining area as well as a kitchen.
GARDEN PLACE HOTEL
Garden place hotel is found in Ruhengeri and it provides a pleasant accommodation to holiday makers as well as business people. Its easily accessible and takes only 30 minutes from the airport. The hotel has over 28 rooms, which 17 are double rooms, 2 VIPs and 9 standard rooms. All rooms have modernized bathrooms with hot water, hair dryer, telephone, flat screen satellite tv and a balcony that offers a great view. The lodge has a meeting and conference rooms with PA system, WIFI connectivity and business center with modern furniture.
The hotel has foods of all kinds both local and international which is prepared by knowledgeable chefs and served by trained and hospitable waiters and waitresses.
DA VINCI GORILLA LODGE
This is situated in kinigi and has a well-refurbished lodge that offers mid-range and luxury services to tourists. The lodge has 5 cottages and are divided into double, single and triples each having a private bathroom, hot and cold water, hair driers among others. The hotel has well trained staff and offers all kinds of foods both local and international dishes.
VIRUNGA LODGE
The lodge is found an hour from the park headquarters and has spectacular locations. Its high on a ridge and tourists can view lake ruhondo and burera. The lodge has 8 stone rooms with wooden floors, chunky wooden furniture and verandas. The hotel is sociable as all tourists gather at once to have their meals in the evening’s. The hotel also offers dance troupes performances and massage.
GORILLAS VOLCANO HOTEL
The gorilla volcano hotel which is found in Musanze north of Kigali and has 31 enjoyable rooms with a bathtub and shower. As well as a magnificent bar with a restaurant. Breakfast is given to the tourists from 6;30am up to 10;30am which means guests who have gorilla trekking are always catered for. The hotel has 1 restaurant, swimming pool, an event room with free WIFI and a fitness center.
HOTEL MUHABURA
Hotel muhabura is found in the north of Kigali in Musanze province which is opposite Musanze district headquarters. The hotel has over 30 rooms and apartments that give tourists a good environment to loosen up after the gorilla trekking. The hotel has self-contained with warm shower and some with bathtub, own access with a small individual balcony, satellite tv, free WIFI and laundry services.
LA PALME HOTEL
La Palme hotel is considered to be a 3-star hotel that offer a deluxe accommodation to both tourists and business personnel. The hotel has a dinning and restaurant that gives African meals, French and oriental foods. La Palme hotel has a bar that’s fully stocked with a variety of drinks.
KINIGI GUEST HOUSE
The guest house is located in kinigi district a few meters from Ruhengeri city. The hotel is assembled at the top of sabyinyo volcanic mountain at an altitude of 4,480m. The guest house takes in over 40 tourists and all rooms have both electricity and warm water. The guest house has 4 VIP suites with a hall that accommodates 400 seat capacities majorly for seminars, weddings, conferences and other functions.
MOUNTAIN GORILLA VIEW LODGE
Mountain gorilla view is found in north of Rwanda within Musanze district near the volcanoes national park. Its found on the mount sabyinyo hills a mountain that makes up the Virunga mountains. The lodge has 30 cottages and are made up of stones and grass. All of the cottages have a fireplace in the living room and en-suite facilities. The lodge has a restaurant and bar.
LE BAMBOU GORILLA VILLAGE
This is a midrange safari accommodation that’s found in the north province of Rwanda and its near the mountain gorillas surrounding that is the volcanoes national park and well known for its tranquility. It makes tourists to feel at home and provides the very best facilities and quality service. A feel of the gorillas and volcano around as well as furniture that is made up of bamboo.
