Top 08 Gorilla Lodges in Volcanoes National Park

Sambora Kinigi lodge is a mid-range accommodation found in Kinigi, 10 minutes’ drive from IbyI’wacu cultural village and 4km from Volcanoes National Park. The lodge is beautiful, only four cabins, modern African art, lush gardens. The cabin, spacious, a warm chimney, beautiful view, and everything as you could only wish for.

What makes it special, especially the warmth of the people, and the more-than-normal service: food is excellent (thank you chef), your muddy boots are cleaned after your activities, a fantastic message is included, and in my case, my backpack had a problem, they immediately sent to the next village to get it fixed.

This lodge is comprised of 5 comfortable self-contained rooms overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes Mountain that are built in African traditional style a good level of comfort.

Lodge facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle
  • Airport transportation free high-speed internet
  • Hiking pets allowed
  • Foot massage
  • Complimentary instant coffee
  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Complimentary tea
  • Kid’s meals
  • Snack bar

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

The lodge is close to Volcanoes National Park, just a 15-minute drive away, home to the rare species of mountain gorillas. The lodge is 2 hours and half from Kigali City. This lodge offers mid-range accommodation to tourists who visit Volcanoes National Park. The location offers full breathtaking views of Mountain Sabyinyo and the rest of the Virunga chain of mountains.

The lodge comprises of 23 self-contained private cottages with an individual fireplace. The rooms offer comfort with beautiful designs. The lodge is environmentally friendly and the attractiveness of the property is seen by its comfort, price, convenience as well as the location.

Lodge facilities include

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Free coffee
  • Guest laundry
  • Free Breakfast and soft drinks
  • Best location for gorilla tracking
  • Free room service
  • Cable TV
  • Fridge

Gorilla Volcanoes Hotel

Gorilla Volcanoes Hotel is located on the main thoroughfare in Musanze, former Ruhengeri and it’s just a short ride to get to the entrance of the National Park. The rooms are spacious, clean and have a balcony with a view, and there’s also a nice swimming pool.

Staff is friendly, breakfast OK and there’s enough choices on the menu for a nice evening meal.

This hotel is located near the meeting place for the gorilla and golden monkey treks. It is a mid-range hotel. The rooms are average size, clean and proper.

Hotel facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free High-Speed Internet (Wi-Fi)
  • Pool
  • Fitness Center with Gym/Workout Room
  • Free breakfast
  • Hiking
  • Airport transportation
  • Business Center with Internet Access
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Special diet menus
  • Shuttle bus service
  • Car hire
  • Meeting rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Baggage storage
  • Concierge
  • Currency exchange

The Garden Place Hotel

Strategically located near the Rwanda Volcanoes. The Garden Place Hotel is a wonderfully restful oasis in Musanze. You can feel very safe in fact it is immediately adjacent to the National police headquarters.

The Hotel offers distinctive blend of comfort, warmth and personalized hospitality. The luxury rooms boast a view of volcanic mountains. The Garden Place Hotel is a perfect option location for those wishing to do gorilla tracking or simply to come relax in the serenity and beauty that the Virunga Mountains of the Northern Rwanda has to offer.

The rooms are really excellent, comfortable bed, large and properly functioning bathroom, good Wi-Fi, mosquito net, plenty of electric sockets etc. And it is so central to the town which makes it within walking distance of almost everything.

Hotel Facilities

  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle rental
  • Boating
  • Children Activities (Kid/Family Friendly)
  • Airport transportation
  • Valet parking
  • Paid Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids’ meals
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Snack bar
  • Free parking
  • Fitness Center with Gym/Workout Room
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Complimentary Instant Coffee
  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • Kids’ meals
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Snack bar

Urugano Virunga Palace

If you look for a place where hospitality awaits you, where friendliness is expecting its visitors, you shouldn’t miss Urugano Virunga Palace. You will find an outstanding decoration – don’t miss looking up at the ceiling. The rooms are named after the Volcanoes: Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Karisimbi, Gahinga, Muhabura, and Nyiragongo and they are so cozy and the staff is super nice. They help you with your trips, sort out every possible problem and the food is simply delicious.

The palace is located in a community where you will be able to do village walks interact with the local community and hike small hills in the neighborhood. Apart from restaurant, there is a mini bar where you have access to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Urugano Virunga Palace is located on the main road to Nyakinama – red rocks just 2kms from the National Bank of Rwanda Musanze. Choosing Urugano Virunga Palace means choosing quality service, safety and comfort.

The Palace Facilities include

  • Free parking
  • Free High-Speed Internet (Wi-Fi)
  • Hot tub
  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycles available
  • Kids stay free
  • Children’s playground
  • Secured parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Complimentary tea
  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • Kids’ meals
  • Special diet menus
  • Wine/champagne
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking

Fatima Hotel

Fatima Hotel is located at the heart of Musanze City, with easy access to many attractions. This is mid-range hotel and it is only 45 minutes from the Volcano National Park, which makes it an ideal choice for those who want to explore the park.

The hotel has 65 rooms, a spa, 4 restaurants and a conference facility with a capacity of 500 people.

Hotel facilities

  • Pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Children Activities (Kid/Family Friendly)
  • Laundry service

La Palme Hotel

La Palme Hotel is a mid-range hotel located in Musanze City. The hotel offers accommodation to Musanze. Positioned near gorilla trekking facilities. La Palme Hotel offers easy access to captivating adventures. Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration as you create unforgettable memories in Musanze City after your gorilla trekking safari.

The hotel’s superb location, spectacular views of the Virunga ranges in Volcanoes National Park, and proximity to the gorilla tracking starting point ensure it is among the best-situated budget hotels in Ruhengeri, Rwanda. Ruhengeri is the nearest and biggest town to volcanoes national park and there can be no better base from which to explore the highlights of this exciting and historic landmark than La Palme hotel in Musanze Town.

Rooms are of decent size, with a good bathroom, but without any toiletries but soap. The hotel has some conference facilities and a nice garden so there are conferences taking place there.

Hotel Facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free High-Speed Internet (Wi-Fi)
  • Free breakfast
  • Babysitting
  • Children Activities (Kid/Family Friendly)
  • Airport transportation
  • Business Center with Internet Access
  • Conference facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Snack bar
  • Shuttle bus service
  • Car hire
  • Meeting rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Concierge
  • Currency exchange
  • Mosquito net

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

This hotel is incredibly popular for folks who are going gorilla trekking in the Volcanos National Park. It is not too far from the park headquarters from which everyone departs to see the gorillas. They take fantastic care of you, making sure that you get breakfast before you leave, that you get leg gaiters (to cover your legs from stinging nettle), and that you can relax after. The rooms were clean and the staff incredibly accommodating.

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel is located in Musanze (Ruhengeri) on the road going to Kinigi. This is the perfect starting point to go for different activities that the Volcanoes National Park is offering but also gives you lot of opportunities to rest and to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of our lodge.

9 Deluxe bedrooms (double/twin/triple), a Family Suite, Honeymoon Cottage, 3 Standard rooms (double/twin/triple) and the Volcano Manor, a restaurant, a pool, and a beautiful garden are awaiting your visit and our staff is looking forward to making your stay a pleasant one.

Hotel Facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free High-Speed Internet (Wi-Fi)
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Airport transportation
  • Massage
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • Kids’ meals
  • Special diet menus
  • Bicycle tours
  • Taxi service
  • Non-smoking hotel
  • Outdoor fireplace

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room service

  • Safe
  • VIP room facilities
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Flat screen TV

Room types

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Suites
  • Family rooms