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Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

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Full board (FB)

Breakfast, Lunch and 5 more

17 rooms

Deluxe Room – Double or Twin, Volcano Manor Accessible Room, Triple Deluxe Room and 5 more · Sleeps up to 38 guests

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By air

via Kigali International Airport

Wi-Fi in rooms

Overview

About Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Five Volcanoes is a boutique hotel in Musanze, about 15 minutes by road from Volcanoes National Park headquarters. Its 17 rooms and suites range from Standard and Deluxe rooms to a two-bedroom Family Suite, a Honeymoon Cottage and the three-room Volcano Manor. Full-board meals, gardens, a swimming pool and a sauna provide a comfortable base between treks. The team organises gorilla permits and private road transfers from Kigali. Families have separate-bedroom options and paid babysitting, while couples can choose a cottage with a fireplace and outdoor bathtub.

“A practical choice for couples and families combining gorilla trekking with time to unwind: full-board dining, a pool and sauna, plus room options that give travelling companions their own space.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

FamiliesHoneymoonersMultigenerational tripsGroupsBirders

Known for

What you can expect to see

GorillaBirdlife

A Musanze base for gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking and birdwatching around Volcanoes National Park.

Your stay

What's included

Board: Full board (FB)

Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Water and one soft drink with meals
  • One bottle of house wine per guest in the room
  • Post-trek foot massage
  • Sauna

Not included

  • Park fees

Gorilla permits are priced separately from ordinary accommodation; trekking packages include the permit.

Optional extras (at a cost)

  • Transfers

Private road transfers, additional spa massages and babysitting cost extra. Babysitting carries a daily fee.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Nanny service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

In your room

  • Wi-Fi in your room
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Tea/coffee station
  • In-room WiFi

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 38 guests

  • Deluxe Room – Double or Twin8 at the property · Private terrace or balcony in selected rooms, Dressing area, En-suite bathroom, Bathtub and shower, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi
  • Volcano Manor Accessible Room1 at the property · Sofa bed, En-suite bathroom, Shower with integrated seating, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi
  • Triple Deluxe Room1 at the property · Double bed and two single beds, En-suite bathroom, Double shower, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi
  • Standard Room3 at the property · Double or twin configuration, En-suite bathroom, Shower, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi
  • Family Suite1 at the property · Two bedrooms, Two en-suite bathrooms, Private living room, Kitchenette, Private terrace, In-room WiFi
  • Volcano Manor Twin Suite1 at the property · Two double beds, Shared Manor living room, Shared Manor garden terrace, Jacuzzi access, In-room WiFi
  • Honeymoon Cottage1 at the property · Private fireplace, Outdoor bathtub, Double showers, Private steam bath, Terrace, In-room WiFi
  • Volcano Manor Master Suite1 at the property · Shared Manor living room, Fireplaces, Shared Manor garden terrace, Freestanding bathtub, Double rainfall showers, Jacuzzi access, In-room WiFi

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Kigali International Airport
  2. Transfer
  3. Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
How you arrive
By air · via Kigali International Airport
Transfers
Private road transfers from Kigali International Airport or a Kigali hotel take about 2.5 to 3 hours. Volcanoes National Park headquarters is about 15 minutes from the hotel.

Good to know

Before you book

Children
All ages welcome. Family rooms available

Before you travel

Australian Government travel advice

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Good
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Green season
  4. April: Green season
  5. May: Green season
  6. June: Best time to visit
  7. July: Best time to visit
  8. August: Best time to visit
  9. September: Best time to visit
  10. October: Green season
  11. November: Green season
  12. December: Good
  • Best time to visit
  • Good
  • Green season
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Good

Wildlife: Short dry season with relatively firmer trekking trails.

Short dry season with relatively firmer trekking trails.

Feb

Good

Wildlife: Short dry season with relatively firmer trekking trails.

Short dry season with relatively firmer trekking trails.

Mar

Green season

Wildlife: Wetter months bring lush forest and muddier trekking trails.

Wetter months bring lush forest and muddier trekking trails.

Apr

Green season

Wildlife: Wetter months bring lush forest and muddier trekking trails.

Wetter months bring lush forest and muddier trekking trails.

May

Green season

Wildlife: Wetter months bring lush forest and muddier trekking trails.

Wetter months bring lush forest and muddier trekking trails.

Jun

Best time to visit

Wildlife: Long dry season with firmer trekking trails.

Long dry season with firmer trekking trails.

Jul

Best time to visit

Wildlife: Long dry season with firmer trekking trails.

Long dry season with firmer trekking trails.

Aug

Best time to visit

Wildlife: Long dry season with firmer trekking trails.

Long dry season with firmer trekking trails.

Sep

Best time to visit

Wildlife: Long dry season with firmer trekking trails.

Long dry season with firmer trekking trails.

Oct

Green season

Wildlife: Wetter months bring lush forest and muddier trekking trails.

Wetter months bring lush forest and muddier trekking trails.

Nov

Green season

Wildlife: Wetter months bring lush forest and muddier trekking trails.

Wetter months bring lush forest and muddier trekking trails.

Dec

Good

Wildlife: Short dry season with relatively firmer trekking trails.

Short dry season with relatively firmer trekking trails.

How we judge each month
  • Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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