The Kigali Serena Hotel is located in the largest city within Rwanda. Kigali is best known for its shopping, dining and cultural offerings; giving guests a chance to experience some of the country's African culture and cuisine. The large, full-service hotel features on-site dining options, an outdoor swimming pool and meeting facilities. Guests are located right in the center of the city, making touring the area easy, as day trips are available to see national forests, genocide memorials, and the African gorillas that live amongst the lush mountains located a few hours outside of Kigali. A full-service spa is also located at the hotel for guests.
The Hotel Des Mille Collines, in the heart of downtown Kigali, gives guests the chance to stay right in the center of the hustle and bustle of the city. The rooms are situated around a garden area that features plenty of space for walking, relaxing and lounging. The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by ample lounge chairs, umbrellas and sunning spots. A full-service, indoor restaurant is located on site with an additional pool bar which is open for both drinks and light fare. The hotel provides guests with information and recommendations for touring the area such as viewing the infamous Rwandan gorillas and visiting the lush mountainside.
On the hills that line the outskirts of Kigali sits the Aberdeen House - Hotel. This boutique-style hotel offers guests the chance to stay well within touring distance of Kigali, however, the hilltop location gives guests the chance to experience a quieter side of the area. A total of 26 rooms are located at the hotel and are spread throughout the property in buildings that are comfortably spaced roughly 300 meters (about 328 yards) apart; thus allowing guests the feeling of staying in a private residence and not a chain hotel. Complimentary Sunday brunch is provided to all guests, and bar service is also made available to guests on site. The hotel is a 10-minute drive in to the center of Kigali.
The Lake Kivu Serena Hotel in Rwanda is located on Lake Kivu, which is considered one of the African great lakes. Visitors to the hotel can enjoy the clear waters and sandy shores of the more than 1,000-square-foot lake. The small hotel offers a total of 66 rooms, and a private beach allowing guests to relax in comfort and relative seclusion. Just shy of 100 miles away from Kigali, the hotel is situated only a few miles from the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Outside of the major cities in Rwanda are national parks, mountains and volcanic areas, all of which offer various forms of lodging options for guests traveling to the country. Volcano National Park is one of the larger parks in Rwanda. Located in the Northwestern portion of the country, the park is home to many native mountain gorillas. Guests seeking to stay close to this park have lodging options including lodges such as the Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Virunga Lodge or the Le Palme Hotel. One other notable national park is Akagera National Park. Bordered by the Kagera River; the park features lakes, swamps and savannas. Guest seeking to stay in the area of the park can choose the Akagera Game Lodge or may opt for a private tour operator that houses guests outside of the park and shuttles visitors in to the lush and expansive wetlands for day trips. Rwanda offers private lodging facilities, chain hotels and independently owned properties throughout the country.
