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Hotel des Mille Collines

from $150 per person per night for 2026/27

A hotel mostly known for its feature in the film, Hotel Rwanda

As featured in the well-known film, Hotel Rwanda, Hotel des Mille Collines has a fantastic location in the heart of Kigali. The hotel, with 112 rooms offering good views across the city, is a great base for exploring Rwanda’s capital whilst enjoying its facilities.

Simple but comfortable accommodation for an overnight in Kigali

A large hotel

About the location

This hotel sits in the heart of Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. The city is often referred to as the “garden city” because of its collection of tree-lined avenues and green space, and unlike many African cities nowadays, it has a relatively low sky-line.

Do see Parks & Regions on this page.

hotel Layout

The hotel is quite large and offers a variety of facilities such as a swimming pool, a fitness suite, a restaurant with international cuisine and a cocktail lounge.

Do see our new Hotel des Mille Collines Picture Gallery further down this page.

Hotel des Mille Collines Accomodation

The interior of the rooms is fairly basic, but it is comfortable and offers everything one would need for a night or two exploring Kigali. There are a couple of room types, offering either a view of the city or the gardens, and all rooms have a private balcony.

Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.

Wildlife & Activities at Hotel des Mille Collines

As this is a city hotel we mainly recommend the property as an overnight prior or post a visit to see the mountain gorillas in the nearby Volcanoes National Park. For activities, there are plent of interesting sights to see in this vibrant and modern city, please ask us for more details for what is recommended.

How to book Hotel des Mille Collines

Please call us in the UK on the usual +44 1525 840 149 or email info@theafricaspecialists.com to check availability, best prices and what adventures you have in mind. We can plan and arrange it all for you and have been for over 20 years!

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Hotel des Mille Collines Highlights

Just some of the highlights of this hand-picked Kigali hotel. Do call us direct for any other details or to help with planning and logistics.

Luxury Accommodation

112 rooms

Gym & Spa Facilities

Fitness suite available

Swimming Pool

Swimming pool included

Board Games

Comfortable living area

Drinks & Snacks

Cocktail lounge available

Private Restaurant

Restaurant available

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of wildlife should you expect to find around Hotel des Mille Collines for 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife around the Hotel des Mille Collines bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding wildlife that dwell in this part of the Kigali…

Don't miss our full Africa Wildlife Guide right here.

What are your best safari trips & itineraries to Hotel des Mille Collines’s Kigali for 2026/27?

Some of our most-popular tailor-made trips for the Kigali that could include a stay at Hotel des Mille Collines include...
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1 Serengeti and mountain gorillas

Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania

Visits : Kigali, Serengeti National Park, Volcanoes National Park Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania

This incredible itinerary takes you to the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda to trek for the majestic mountain gorillas. The experience has been described as humbling, dramatic and simply extraordinary, and when you… More…

8 Nights

FROM $6,000pp/pn

Serengeti and mountain gorillas

2 Virunga Mountains & Gorilla Highlights

Africa, Rwanda

Visits : Kigali, Volcanoes National Park Africa, Rwanda

The mighty Virunga Mountains straddle the countries of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and home more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The Virungas are made… More…

5 Nights

FROM $5,500pp/pn

Gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Sabyinyo Lodge

3 Trek with Giants

Africa, Rwanda

Visits : Kigali, Volcanoes National Park Africa, Rwanda

If you are keen to see the habituated mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park during a short trip to Rwanda, then this itinerary is one to look at! The Five Volcanoes… More…

4 Nights

FROM $3,500pp/pn

Gorillas at the Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Bisate Lodge

4 An Extraordinary Gorilla Experience

Africa, Rwanda

Visits : Kigali, Volcanoes National Park Africa, Rwanda

Staying in the most luxurious lodge in all of Rwanda, this itinerary combines two gorilla treks with the comfort of Bisate Lodge in the evening to rest your head. Opening its doors… More…

4 Nights

FROM $8,500pp/pn

Wilderness sabyinyo volcanoes national park 1 3 volcanoes rwanda

5 Rwanda in 8 days

Africa, Rwanda

Visits : Akagera National Park, Kigali, Nyungwe National Park, Volcanoes National Park Africa, Rwanda

This 8-day itinerary guides you through the lush green country of Rwanda. You will travel through Kigali, Nyungwe Forest, Akagera National Park, Lake Ihema and of course, ending up in the mighty… More…

8 Nights

FROM $7,000pp/pn

Nyungwe Forest National Park, One and Only

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What are the other best hotels in Kigali for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following hotels for Kigali for 2026/27. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any queries over them or to check availability.

NB. All prices for properties exclude applicable park fees and are guide prices.

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Kigali Serena Hotel

Kigali

From $245 per person per night
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When is the best time to stay at Hotel des Mille Collines in 2026/27?

Generally speaking, as the Hotel des Mille Collines is in Kigali, we recommend booking stays here with us any time on the following timescales — depending on your preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans — but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then do call us any time to check your plans, costs and best options for a fantastic Hotel des Mille Collines stay in the 2026/27 season…

January fair

February fair

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June great

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Don’t miss our full When to Visit rwanda guide on our main rwanda page.

Why travel with The Africa Specialists™?

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We help plan your trip from start to finish
We make sure to include all your interests
We offer a range of accommodation types
It is your trip, made to suit you

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We have over 40 years of destination know how
We all spend time in our destinations annually
Local contacts give us unique insight
We are true specialists

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We have full ATOL bonding for your financial peace of mind
We provide 24/7 emergency backup as you travel
We make sure that the properties and guides are the best!

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Established in 2010, you can totally rely on us.
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Location

This hotel sits in the heart of Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. The city is often referred to as the ‘garden city’ because of its collection of tree-lined avenues and green space, and unlike many African cities nowadays, it has a relatively low sky-line.

Layout

The hotel is quite large and offers a variety of facilities such as a swimming pool, a fitness suite, a restaurant with international cuisine and a cocktail lounge.

Rooms

The interior of the rooms is fairly basic, but it is comfortable and offers everything one would need for a night or two exploring Kigali. There are a couple of room types, offering either a view of the city or the gardens, and all rooms have a private balcony.

Hotel des Mille Collines