GUIDE ON FIVE VOLCANOES BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN RWANDA

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Overview & Where Is It Located?

Sited ten minutes from the headquarter entrance of the majestic Volcanoes National Park, on the road to Kinigi in Musanze - Ruhengeri, is the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. A beautiful mid-range vacation accommodation with tiled roofs and colonial-style structures, the hotel has lovely gardens with a variety of trees, shrubbery, and colorful flowers. The lounge is housed in a lovely cottage with a fireplace and deep patio furnished with comfortable chairs made with wickerwork.

Enjoy the picturesque vistas of the volcanic Virunga peaks of the park from your vantage point or head out to the swimming pool for a relaxing dip. You could also laze in loungers placed in the shallow end of the pool and enjoy the sensations of the water tickling your toes. Get a relaxing massage in the hotel spa to soothe away the aches and pains from your treks. Napping in hammocks scattered across the property is yet another way to revel in the serenity and views of the Volcanoes Park.

Key Takeaways

• Lovely property with beautiful gardens standing on the road to Kinigi in the Ruhengeri locale of Volcanoes National Park
• Swimming pool with a shallow section where loungers are set up, also has a wading pool
• Spa for getting expert massages to soothe aches and pains
• Hammocks set up beside the pool for napping
• Stunning views of the lofty mist-covered peaks of the park

What To Expect At Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Accommodation?

Key Takeaways

• Deluxe Safari Tier 2 Experience. Total of 13 rooms and suites in 3 categories
• Family Suite and Volcanoes Manor for groups of 4 and 6 guests, respectively
• White cottages with red-tiled roofs and private patios for relaxing
• Choice of rooms with a double bed or twin single beds including multi-room cottages
• Ensuite bathroom with a shower area, standalone bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobes, and twin vanities

The Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel offers a total of 13 rooms to adventure holidaymakers. You will love the colonial feel of the little cottages lined up beside the paved pathways with their sloping red-tiled roofs and white walls evoking a sense of romance. Each of the units has a patio with terracotta tiles and large French windows that let in the marvelous views. Your rooming options include Deluxe Rooms with a double or twin beds. If you are traveling in a group of 4 members, consider booking the Family Suite. To suit your overnight stay requirements for your gorilla safari tour in Volcanoes National Park, the staff can convert the beds into double or twins. Alternatively, you can exclusively book the Volcano Manor that has 3 bedrooms and can sleep up to 6 guests. The Manor consists of a Master Suite with jacuzzi, a twin ensuite room and double ensuite accessible room for special needs guests.

Other amenities include air-conditioning, tea and coffee making supplies, minibar, and a dressing area where you can place your belongings. In addition to a comfortable sofa, the room also has a flat-screen TV with a satellite connection for viewing your favorite channels on holiday. The ensuite bathroom comes with a shower area, bathrobes, hairdryer, a bathtub, and vanity basin.

Things To Do (Activities & Tour Attractions) & Why Visit Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel On Volcanoes Safari?

Key Takeaways

• Bird watching to spot the over 178 species of avian life native to the region
• Tracking the magnificent mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in their last natural habitat and spending 60 minutes watching them
• Visiting the tomb of Dian Fossey, known for her dedication to the conservation of gorillas
• Trekking to the scenic lakes of Ruhondo, Burera, and Karago or even the Ngezi Crater Lake
• Interacting with the people of Iby'Iwacu Village, who have lived in the Volcanoes Mountains for centuries

Volcanoes National Park abounds with more than 178 avian species, and you could see more of them as you follow the trek to meet the elusive mountain gorillas of Rwanda. The country is home to 10 families of these magnificent apes that are led by a large dominant silverback male. The precious 60 minutes of your wilderness trip that you spend in their company will leave an indelible impression of fascination and awe. Watch them as they forage for food or groom one another, oblivious to your presence.

As you spend time with them, you will understand the enduring love that Dian Fossey had for them. Visit her grave to pay homage to her life and dedication to these amazing creatures. You can also travel through a different section of the Volcanoes Park, the bamboo forests to view the golden monkeys, another species of rare primates found here. Also, located within the park are the Ngezi Crater Lake, or the three breathtakingly scenic lakes of Ruhondo, Burera, and Karago. To interact with the human inhabitants of this amazing Eden on earth, you must visit the Iby'Iwacu Village for a cultural tour of Rwanda. Peek into their age-old customs and traditions and take part in their music and dance forms before moving on to explore the natural rock formations in the Musanze Caves. Head back home with a lifetime of memories locked away in the photographs you can with you.

How Is The Dining At Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel?

Key Takeaways

• Mouth-watering meals served in the dining area in the lounge
• Bar on the verandah where drinks can be ordered
• Indoor and terrace dining options, the staff organizes tables on the verandah
• Campfire lit in the evenings where guests can interact with fellow travelers
• Warm, friendly service making each meal memorable

Dine on delicious meals, including continental and vegetarian cuisine in the hotel’s restaurant located in the lounge area. You can also order drinks at the bar on the patio or by the pool, and sip on them while listening to the sounds of the birds in the trees and perhaps, even spotting a few vibrant species of the Rwanda e.g. brown-necked parrot, Ruwenzori turaco red-faced woodland warbler etc.