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The Bishop's House Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

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All inclusive (AI)

Three meals daily, Soft drinks and 4 more

10 rooms

Deluxe Twin, Deluxe Double, Junior Suite and 2 more

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By road

about 75 km from Kigali airport (KGL)

Wi-Fi in rooms

Power around the clock

Overview

About The Bishop's House Rwanda

The Bishop's House is a ten-room hotel in Musanze, a base for gorilla and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Its rooms pair wooden floors and net-draped beds with en-suite bathrooms, while the gardens, heated swimming pool and reading room offer space to unwind between outings. Choose a Suite for its balcony or a Junior Suite for a private courtyard. The Executive Suite adds a kitchenette, and an interconnecting twin and double arrangement suits families. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with selected drinks accompanying meals.

“A good fit for travellers who want a small hotel with a pool and garden spaces between treks, plus a choice of courtyard rooms and a balcony suite.”
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What you can expect to see

Gorilla

A garden-set Musanze base for gorilla and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park.

Your stay

What's included

Board: All inclusive (AI)

Included

  • Three meals daily
  • Soft drinks
  • Local beers
  • House wine
  • Selected spirits
  • Complimentary in-room beverages

Not included

Premium drinks are not included.

Optional extras (at a cost)

Spa treatments, additional massages and doctor-on-call services cost extra. The Executive Suite includes a 30-minute couples massage.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Wine cellar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Curio shop
  • Public WiFi

In your room

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

Rooms

Where you sleep

  • Deluxe Twin1 at the property · Single beds, Mosquito nets, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe, In-room WiFi
  • Deluxe Double6 at the property · Sitting area, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe, In-room WiFi
  • Junior Suite1 at the property · King-size bed, Bathtub, Private courtyard, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe, In-room WiFi
  • Suite1 at the property · King-size bed, Balcony, Bath and shower, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe, In-room WiFi
  • Executive Suite1 at the property · King-size bed, Bathtub, Kitchenette, Private courtyard, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe, In-room WiFi

Getting there

How you'll arrive

How you arrive
By road · about 75 km from Kigali airport (KGL)
Transfers
The drive to Musanze takes approximately three hours from Kigali or one hour from Gisenyi along the Ruhengeri/Gisenyi Road.

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
By 10:00
Children
All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Power
Power around the clock
Malaria
Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Best time to visit
  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

Best time to visit

Wildlife: Short dry season and easier gorilla-trekking conditions.

Short dry season and easier gorilla-trekking conditions.

Feb

Good

Wildlife: Short dry season; the easiest gorilla-trekking window extends into early February.

Short dry season; the easiest gorilla-trekking window extends into early February.

Mar

Green season

Wildlife: Long rainy season begins.

Long rainy season begins.

Apr

Green season

Wildlife: Long rainy season.

Long rainy season.

May

Green season

Wildlife: Long rainy season.

Long rainy season.

Jun

Best time to visit

Wildlife: Long dry season and easier gorilla-trekking conditions.

Long dry season and easier gorilla-trekking conditions.

Jul

Best time to visit

Wildlife: Long dry season and easier gorilla-trekking conditions.

Long dry season and easier gorilla-trekking conditions.

Aug

Best time to visit

Wildlife: Long dry season and easier gorilla-trekking conditions.

Long dry season and easier gorilla-trekking conditions.

Sep

Best time to visit

Wildlife: Long dry season and easier gorilla-trekking conditions.

Long dry season and easier gorilla-trekking conditions.

Oct

Green season

Wildlife: Short rainy season.

Short rainy season.

Nov

Green season

Wildlife: Short rainy season.

Short rainy season.

Dec

Good

Wildlife: Short dry season; the easiest gorilla-trekking window begins in mid-December.

Short dry season; the easiest gorilla-trekking window begins in mid-December.

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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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.