Best Accommodation in Rwanda

Bisate Lodge in Rwanda, adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, offers world-class luxury & dramatic views within Rwanda's incredible gorilla-trekking circuit. combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation. The Lodge enjoys a truly dramatic natural setting at the heart of an amphitheatre formed by eroded volcano cones. Six conically shaped thatched forest villas are tucked into the lush forest setting with spacious verandas opening out onto magnificent views of the surrounding peaks.  From your sumptuous villa on the slopes of an eroded volcanic crater, designed in the traditions of Rwandan royalty, gaze through a curtain of mist at two extinct volcanoes, Bisoke and Karisimbi.  read more read less

Magashi Camp is a new and luxurious safari camp in Akagera National Park. This luxury tented camp offers exclusive access to vast tracts of Africa's best wildlife areas, creating a unique sense of seclusion, comfort, privacy, and space. Witness a national park coming back to life, home again to lions, rhinos, and an abundance of plains game roaming over its gently rolling hills and open savannah. Watch elephants submerge in silver-blue Lake Rwanyakazinga, raising their trunks like periscopes for air. Monitor lions, leopards, and black rhinos, learning the latest in monitoring technology. Safari by boat on the lake, and perhaps enjoy catch-and-release fishing. Drive across one of the most lovely, calming landscapes imaginable, for up-close-and-personal wildlife encounters – many predators; buffalo, zebra and antelope herds; a journey of giraffes; a plethora of birds. read more read less

This is one of our favorite spots at Lake Kivu. An ideal climate, the perfect amount of sunshine, a relaxing lake and rolling green hills. A case of serenity in an unspoilt nature. Explore this beauty with a stay at Paradise Kivu. read more read less

Located on the edge of Akagera National Park, Akagera Rhino Lodge is the perfect place to sit back, relax and soak in magnificent views of central Africa's largest protected wetland system. An oasis of peace and serenity. Accommodation The lodge is rustic in nature and has been curated to include the distinctive hallmarks of Rwandan hospitality. All rooms have a breathtaking view of the Lake Ihema in the National Park, and wide terraces to relax after your trip. Wood and stone have been skillfully crafted by local artisans into custom rooms and furnishings that give Akagera Rhino Lodge a uniquely Rwandan design. Each room is outfitted with premium mattresses, custom furnishings and bathrooms stocked with locally sourced toiletries. Dining Dine in the open-air restaurant and enjoy international cuisine and traditional African dishes. The lodge also serves coffee and fresh juice made from locally sourced beans and fruit. These are complemented by a selection of home-baked breads, fresh juices and garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. The dining space includes a large, outdoor patio with thatched roof-shaded tables for those who wish to enjoy an open-air meal during the day or delight in a starry dinner under the night sky. Activities With an exciting range of community activities to immerse yourself in during your stay, you can be certain that you will have an unforgettable experience. No matter which part of the park you visit, there is always something to see. From the Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino) to the smaller creatures that call Akagera home. The park has an abundance of animals including a range of antelopes such as Topi, Eland, Roan and Impala. You can also view Zebra, Maasai Giraffe, Bush Buck and Baboon up close. Akagera National Park is the best place in Rwanda for birding with more than 500 species calling the park home. Whilst on safari in the park, take advantage of every opportunity to spot species endemic to Rwanda and those visiting from abroad. Keep a close eye on the park's many lakes for species as varied as the Pied Kingfisher, Fish Eagle, Grey Crowned Cranes, Open Billed Stork, Cormorant, as well as the Egret. If you're especially lucky, you may even find the elusive Shoebill in the northern swamps of the park.   read more read less

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge is an environment-friendly boutique hotel located near Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi. Steeped in an aura of tranquillity, the property is built in the style of an elegant mountain lodge surrounded by lush greenery. read more read less

Bishops House is a luxurious, colonial style boutique hotel with just nine elegant bedrooms, located just a stone’s throw from the wilds of the Volcanoes National Park that is home to Rwanda’s famous mountain gorillas and a myriad of spectacular wildlife. read more read less