Where to stay in Rwanda?

Where to stay in Rwanda?

Where to stay in Rwanda? Rwanda, a country of hills, is positioning itself to be the best safari destination in Africa for top-tier sustainable tourism and thus provides excellent accommodation options throughout the country, particularly near the major National Parks, from the top-end safari-style Eco-Lodges to the mid-range priced guesthouses. The type of location is determined only by the traveler’s planned activities.

For example, the Volcanoes National Park, the home of Gorilla trekking, is the key area for overnight accommodation because closeness to the Park Headquarters is critical to ensure attendance at the morning briefing prior to the trek. The most luxurious and exclusive lodges will be located in very close closeness to the Volcanoes National Park Headquarters.

1. Volcanoes National Park (Gorilla Trekking).
For the traveler after the highest level of luxury and exclusivity in accommodation, as well as the best possible service, the lodges described below can provide all these benefits plus many more particularly regarding the overall experience.

Ultra-Luxury—The Best.

The lodges described in this section are established seats of luxury recognized throughout the world for their exceptional level of exclusive services and the design and architecture of the lodge and surrounding area. They also provide services designed exclusively for the post-trekking experience (after the experience of having trekked out to see and track gorillas in the wild).

These lodges cater to the guest with an all-inclusive experience, such as Bisate Lodge and Singita Kwitonda Lodge, both of which feature architectural masterpieces, including private villas with spectacular views of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Mid-Range Luxury – Excellent Value.

These may be considered value-for-money lodges because they offer excellent service, quality amenities and a high level of comfort at a lower price than the higher-end luxury lodges. (Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge and Mountain Gorilla View Lodge are examples). Staying at these lodges allows one to have a high level of comfort and amenities (including food) without paying the prices that one would pay if staying at the luxury lodges.

2. Nyungwe Forest National Park (Chimpanzees and Canopy Walk).
Nyungwe is an ancient rainforest atop a mountain in southern Rwanda. It is well known for tracking chimpanzee adventures, as well as a top attraction: the canopy walks. Due to location and remoteness, accommodations in Nyungwe are limited.

Luxury Accommodations.

The most well-known accommodation is One&Only Nyungwe House. One&Only Nyungwe House is part of a working tea plantation and sits on the border of the Nyungwe Forest. They provide you a luxurious base for tracking. In addition, One&Only Nyungwe House provides other activities such as tea-tasting and guided nature walks, as well as superb spa facilities, to help you unwind at the end of the day after a long day of tracking chimpanzees.

Standard Mid-range Accommodations.
If you are looking for an economical, but clean and comfortable, base while tracking chimpanzees, the Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel is a great swimmingly situated alternative to the leisure of One&Only Nyungwe House. This hotel offers not only comfort place to rest, but excellent dining as well. Since this hotel is on a plateau high above the rainforest, you will be treated to views of the entire forest, as well as the surrounding mountain hills.

Kigali (the capital city).
Kigali is a major arrival point into Rwanda and one of the cleanest and safest cities in Africa as well as one of the most modern. Many visitors stay in Kigali for one night before heading to other destinations or before flying home. However, some visitors will spend several nights in Kigali, especially those visiting for cultural or business purposes.

International luxury.
Visitors have access to many hotels that meet international standards in Kigali and can enjoy a comfortable stay at well-known hotels such as the Kigali Serena Hotel and the Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre. Both hotels are recognized as offering reliable, five-star service, provide many options for dining at their restaurants, and are ideally located within walking distance of the main business district and the city’s central area.

Boutique and cultural stays.

The accompanying boutique hotels in the Kiyovu and Kimihurura areas of Kigali provide a more personalized, local experience. Staying at one of these hotels allows visitors to enjoy nearby art galleries, restaurants, and others, while providing value for the money spent versus what would be spent at a larger hotel chain. Additionally, visitors staying in these areas have easy access to locations such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Akagera National Park (classic safari).

Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s successful classic Big Five savannah park. Located in the east of Rwanda next to the border with Tanzania, it features an authentic safari experience and provides visitors with classic safari accommodations.

Exclusive Tented Camps.
Exclusivity in the form of tented camps and eco-friendly options you can experience on a Rwanda safari. The camps above have a great opportunity to offer the high-end traveler; they are very private and have knowledgeable guides who lead their guests on game drives as well as boat safaris on Lake Ihema.

Eco-friendly Options.
“Camps with a More Traditional But Still Comfortable Appeal”: Ruzizi Tented Lodge is also a good place to stay if you want a slightly different format while visiting Rwanda. This lodge is located on a beautiful lake and blended in with the surrounding environment. Offers eco-friendly and eco-conscious accommodations.

As you can see, Rwanda has a good variety of accommodations that meet the requirements of the high-end traveler, and its different parks provide a wide range of luxury experiences. However, Rwanda also has a variety of choice of where to stay on your safari so every traveler can find comfortable, strategically located accommodations to begin their unforgettable adventure in Rwanda.