Best Luxury Hotels and Lodges in Rwanda

Best Luxury Hotels and Lodges in Rwanda

Rwanda is a fast-growing economy and tourism is central to this growth. Whereas most tourists to Rwanda focus on the mountain gorillas, the government has worked tirelessly to diversify its major attractions. One can now go and spot the big five at Akagera National Park, bike through the famous Congo Nile Trail or track chimpanzees in the Nyungwe forest. In order to catch up with the growth in the tourism industry, several hotels have sprung up outside Kigali and close to the national parks offering only luxury facilities. Hotels and Lodges Rwanda

We have already looked at hotels and lodges for gorilla trekking. Today we shall look at the very best luxury hotels and lodges outside Kigali that you can use while visiting Rwanda on a safari. These are different from the top hotels in the city of Kigali.

Bisate Lodge:

Bisate Eco-lodge is simply the best lodge in Rwanda. The lodge is built on the slopes of one of the volcanoes with amazing views of the Volcanoes National Park. Bisate is beautifully designed and offers amazing facilities with uncompromising quality services. The food and juice are served fresh and got from the lodge’s own gardens. The staffs are very friendly and will do everything to ensure that guests have a memorable time while receiving the king of services for which they are known. A double room at Bisate Lodge costs about $3000. Hotels and Lodges Rwanda

Virunga Lodge:

This was the best before Bisate came and changed the status quo. The lodge is owned by Volcanoes safaris and is built on a hill with amazing views of the volcanoes national park. The lodge has won international awards because of the quality services on offer. Virunga lodge offers ten luxury cottages made out of local material and decorated with beautiful fabrics and African art. While at the lounge, guests can read books about wildlife. A double room costs about $1,100 including drinks and food. Hotels and Lodges Rwanda

One&Only Gorilla’s Nest:

One&only is a resort group operating two Luxury lodges in Rwanda. They first started with a facility in Nyungwe Forest before acquiring the former Gorilla’s Nest Lodge at the Volcanoes National Park and turning it into an ultra-luxury lodge. One&Only Gorilla’s Nest at the Volcanoes National Park is surrounded by eucalyptus forest with simple but high-quality luxury rooms. The hotel serves tasty African food that is grown right from the gardens nearby. One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is close to the park gate and is a great place to stay if planning to spot the gorillas, golden monkeys, or hiking one of the volcanoes. Hotels and Lodges Rwanda

One&Only Nyungwe House:

This lodge is located within the Gisakura tea plantation and close to the border with Burundi. Like One&Only Gorilla’s Nest at the Volcanoes National Park, this lodge is owned by the One&Only resort group. Furthermore, it underwent renovation and reopened in 2018 to offer luxury facilities within Nyungwe National Park. One&Only Nyungwe House has fifteen rooms with balconies offering great views of the forest. Additionally, it is possible to reach the hotel by helicopter or chartered flight. A single room here costs about $600 while double luxury rooms can go for $2,288.

Singita Kwitonda Lodge:

This luxury lodge is named after a dominant silverback in one of the gorilla groups found at the Volcanoes National Park. As one of the top lodges in the Musanze District, the lodge is beautifully designed with nine self-contained suites and villas offering double, single, and family rooms. Additionally, the hotel has a section where staff members and their Manager stay ready to offer 24-hour services to guests. The hotel charges $3,000 per night for double rooms, which includes drinks and food.

Ruzizi Tented Lodge:

This is arguably the best lodge in Akagera National Park. The lodge is close to the park headquarters and is managed by African Parks. It is built close to a lake with stunning views and opportunities to spot animals like hippos and primates from the forest. The tented camp provides rooms that are very comfortable but still give a feeling of being out there in the wilderness. The tents also have hot showers and clean toilets. The intercontinental food served is tasty and fresh. Campfires are set up every evening with a lot of celebration and drinks. Rooms at Ruzizi Tented Lodge cost about $200 dollars (excluding the park activities).

Akagera Game Lodge:

This lodge is the main competitor to Ruzizi Tented Lodge. It is built on a hill and with bricks instead of the tents used in Ruzizi Tented Lodge. Akagera Game Lodge offers great views of the park from its elevated position on the hill. The rooms have nice wooden furniture and stone walls with televisions and internet connectivity. Other services in the hotel include a large swimming pool and conference rooms that are used by both companies and Non-profits for meetings.

Magashi Camp:

Magashi Camp, built recently in 2018 by Wilderness Safaris, overlooks Lake Rwanyakazinga on the northeastern side of Akagera National Park. As the most luxurious lodge in Akagera, Magashi is committed to wildlife conservation. The rooms are open tents decorated with African art. Magashi operates as a private reserve in Akagera National Park, just as it does in all the other parks where it operates in Africa. Only its guests are allowed to access its reserved area.

Lake Kivu Serena:

Lake Kivu Serena, situated in Gisenyi near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, stands as the premier hotel in Gisenyi, offering the opulent services characteristic of the Serena hotel chain. The establishment boasts a generously-sized swimming pool, complemented by spacious, well-appointed rooms featuring elegant carpets, modern bathrooms, and tasteful furnishings. Moreover, guests can opt to explore the nearby border with Congo, take a leisurely lakeside stroll, observing locals engaging in swimming and fishing activities, or plan gorilla tracking or a Mount Nyiragongo climb in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with Lake Kivu Serena serving as an ideal base. Room rates range from approximately $190 for single occupancy to $350 for luxury family accommodations.

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