Villa Gorilla
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Villa Gorilla
Lodge
Musanze, Northern, Rwanda
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With a stay at Villa Gorilla in Kinigi, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Red Rocks Arts Centre and within a 5-minute drive of Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. This lodge is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Volcanoes National Park and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Mount Bisoke.Show More
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4.7/5
Cleanliness: 4.7
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Amenities
ParkingFreeLuggage Storage24-Hour Front DeskWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Volcanoes National Park Headquarters
(2.2 km)
Landmarks: Kinigi Cultural Center
(2.7 km)
Landmarks: Team Africa Rising
(3.6 km)
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Services & Amenities
5
Standard Room
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towel
Shampoo
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6
Family House
2 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towel
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6
Family Cottage
2 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towel
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5
Bungalow
6 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towel
Shampoo
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Guest Reviews(13)
4.7/5
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.7
- Amenities4.7
- Location4.7
- Service4.7
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Guest User
July 3, 2024
Likely the best food in country! If you want a quirky unique family feeling experience this place is for you. I’m a foodie and loved the personalized food safari. The gardens and view are also fantastic. The hosting couple is working hard to bring this place forward to rival it’s surroundings.
Guest User
April 1, 2024
Villa Gorilla is an ideal resort with its beautiful gardens (worth the stay alone), breathtaking views of the mountains (which feel right next to you) and fantastic customer service (you feel like family there). While most will stay to see the nearby gorillas, I went just to relax. The environment in which it is in makes you feel connected to the surrounding nature. The rooms are excellent in making you feel connected to the local culture rather than a Western interpretation of luxury. Don't misinterpret that the rooms are extremely luxurious (with perhaps the more comfortable beds in all of Rwanda) but not for one minute do you forget that you are in the middle of Africa with the beautiful decorations, art works and textiles made out of local Kitenge. Once again, I highly recommend staying here.
Guest User
February 8, 2024
Rwanda and the gorillas has always been a bucket list trip for me . Our stay at Villa Gorilla gave us the perfect spot to fulfill that dream. Villa Gorilla has spectacular gardens to start and end you day in. Their cottages allow you the privacy to sleep in or snuggle up in the evening with the warm fire on a chilly night . The hosts Lisa and Andrew are world class chefs who bring such passion to their culinary creations. Every meal was a delight that was customized to (my dietary restrictions )and our culinary preferences. Their 12 course culinary Safari was outstanding. Staying at Villa Gorilla felt like staying with friends who went out of their way to allow us to experience authentic Rwanda: the local markets and shops, they arranged treks with a knowledgeable local guide who made our Rwandan adventure with the gorillas, golden monkeys and chimpanzees truly incredible.💎💎💎💎💎truly a gem!
Guest User
November 8, 2023
We spent two nights with my wife in Villa Gorilla and had an excellent experience. The gardens and the views from the yard are amazing, the food is wonderful, and the rooms are full of local charm. However, the most significant advantage of staying in that place is that the two owners, Lisa and Andrew, are extremely knowledgable of the character and customs of the local community and gave us the opportunity to interact with the locals and get a small taste of life in Kinigi. They arranged for us a visit to a local community center, where we took a cooking lesson from members of a women's cooperative and had the opportunity to learn about their customs and their everyday lives. I went food shopping with Andrew at the local market, where he was greeted warmly by many merchants and he showed me the varieties of local grown products. This type of experience goes beyond the beauty of the place and the excitement of the gorilla hike, and it happens because of Lisa and Andrew's real care for the well being of their adopted community.
Guest User
November 4, 2023
My husband and I stayed at Villa Gorilla in October 2023 for a few days and had the chance to hike the Virungas and trek gorillas which are only a 10 minute drive away. We visited local markets, met artists and enjoyed authentic food. It was a fascinating, unique experience. The location and the setting of the villa is stunning. The entire house is immersed in beautiful well kept gardens with amazing views of the mountains. The individual rooms are very tastefully decorated with local art, have fireplaces, which, I did not expect it, were welcome in the coldish nights. The hosts at Villa Gorilla, Lisa and her husband chef Andrew, were very helpful, accommodating, and gracious. Chef Andrew prepared some delicious fusion african-western or african-asian food for us everyday, while Lisa, with her infinite knowledge of everything, organized a series of events and activities for us to experience the local nature, culture & people. It was overall a memorable experience, very worthwhile the time and cost.
Guest User
August 23, 2023
We had a fabulous long weekend at Villa Gorilla made extra enjoyable by the beautiful garden and the outstanding food - the food safari was a delicious experience. The welcoming environment created by Lisa and Andrew made our stay very special, and felt like being on holiday with old friends. Walking with the gorillas, and the golden monkeys was a fantastic, once in a lifetime experience.
Guest User
May 4, 2023
I can’t rave enough about Villa Gorilla and what an incredible place this is. The hospitality is over the top. Lisa and Andrew are wonderful owners and hosts and take great pride in making sure we felt at home and giving my cousin and me a very memorable stay. They are amazing chefs and the food is over the top deliciousness….just wow!!! They offered a food safari based on a very extensive and thorough questionnaire done before our visit and are both amazing chefs. You will never leave the table hungry! We had some beautiful weather and Lisa and Andrew set a table outside on several occasions and we enjoyed the view of their beautiful secret garden and the stunning Virunga Mountains. The rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable with beautiful kitenge bedding and are very spacious. Andrew and Lisa are always available should you need anything and are very kind, friendly and responsive. Staying at Villa Gorilla is a very personalized experience. You will be made to feel like family! Thank you Lisa and Andrew and all the staff at Villa Gorilla for an amazing time!
Guest User
April 9, 2023
Villa Gorilla offers an amazing Food Safari, which included a more than 10-course gourmet meal. The food was delicious and I highly recommend it to foodies who want an Rwandan-fusion luxury experience. We were also treated to traditional Rwandan dance by a local troupe, which was well situated with the volcanoes in the background. Although the rooms need a bit of upgrading, the food experience was fantastic; Lisa and Andrew were terrific hosts and fun to discuss with.
Guest User
March 28, 2023
We spent a wonderful and relaxing time in Villa Gorilla. The gardens are beautiful and the rooms spacious, clean and with a warm african style deccoration. The food is just amazing, and definitely go for the afternoon tea, best one we have ever had. We came with our rental car and they had it washed right before our departure for our surprise.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 11:00–24:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Self check-in: Contact the property for the access code
To check-in, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Please contact the hotel for details on their child and extra bed policies.
Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 8
With a stay at Villa Gorilla in Kinigi, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Red Rocks Arts Centre and within a 5-minute drive of Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. This lodge is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Volcanoes National Park and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Mount Bisoke.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this lodge include concierge services and a television in a common area.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at BISOKE, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary weekday newspapers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this lodge include concierge services and a television in a common area.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at BISOKE, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary weekday newspapers.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
ParkingFree
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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