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2026/27

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Please see our top five recommended hotels and lodges for rwanda below but do call our Africa travel experts direct on USA +1-917-336-2937 for personal recommendations and/or to check availability around your travel plans. And don’t forget that our consutants have travelled extensively in rwanda so please aske any questions. We would love to help and have price-match guarantees across all our rwanda properties.

What are the top five hotels & lodges in rwanda for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following top five hotels & lodges for rwanda. 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 for you to your schedule.

1 Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

As part of the Governor’s Collection, and owned by a community trust, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is sat in the foothills of the mighty Virunga mountains. Its remote location offers remarkable views and… More…

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2 One & Only Nyungwe House rwanda

Nyungwe National Park

This is certainly the most luxurious choice of accommodation in Nyungwe National Park, if not all of Rwanda! Nyungwe House has everything you need – to do as much as you’d like,… More…

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One & Only Nyungwe House

3 Cormoran Lodge rwanda

Lake Kivu

Displaying breath-taking views of Lake Kivu and offering a more personal and intimate experience on the shore of the lake is Cormoran Lodge. Built entirely from wood, Cormoran Lodge has a real… More…

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Cormoran Lodge, Lake Kivu, Rwanda

4 Kigali Serena Hotel rwanda

Kigali

This five-star hotel is the pick of the bunch when it comes to accommodation in Rwanda’s capital. Located just ten minutes from the international airport and three hours from the Volcanoes National… More…

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Kigali Serena Hotel

5 Bisate Lodge rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

The newest, and most luxurious of the mountain lodges, Bisate, opened its doors in June 2017. Bisate Lodge, which is Wilderness’ latest camp, is in the heart of the forest, boasting views… More…

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Bisate Lodge

What are the top ten recommended rwanda hotels and lodges for 2026/27? 

And please use our lodge ratings, price and activities filters to narrow your search into our rwanda lodge reviews further or call us direct to discuss the best options for you:

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Volcanoes National Park

From $2,625 per person per night
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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

One & Only Nyungwe House

Nyungwe National Park

From $1,735 per person per night
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One & Only Nyungwe House

Cormoran Lodge

Lake Kivu

From $238 per person per night
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Cormoran Lodge, Lake Kivu, Rwanda

Kigali Serena Hotel

Kigali

From $245 per person per night
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Kigali Serena Hotel

Bisate Lodge

Volcanoes National Park

From $3,700 per person per night
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Bisate Lodge

Gorilla Mountain View Lodge

Volcanoes National Park

From $250 per person per night
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Gorilla Mountain View Lodge

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Volcanoes National Park

From $450 per person per night
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Five Volcanoes, Swimming pool, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Virunga Lodge

Volcanoes National Park

From $2,200 per person per night
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Virunga Lodge

Hotel des Mille Collines

Kigali

From $150 per person per night
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Hotel des Mille Collines, Outdoor bar, Kigali, Rwanda

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Lake Kivu

From $250 per person per night
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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

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Our full list of the best hotels & lodges for 2026/27 in rwanda

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1 Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

As part of the Governor’s Collection, and owned by a community trust, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is sat in the foothills of the mighty Virunga mountains. Its remote location offers remarkable views and… More…

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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

2 One & Only Nyungwe House rwanda

Nyungwe National Park

This is certainly the most luxurious choice of accommodation in Nyungwe National Park, if not all of Rwanda! Nyungwe House has everything you need – to do as much as you’d like,… More…

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One & Only Nyungwe House

3 Cormoran Lodge rwanda

Lake Kivu

Displaying breath-taking views of Lake Kivu and offering a more personal and intimate experience on the shore of the lake is Cormoran Lodge. Built entirely from wood, Cormoran Lodge has a real… More…

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Cormoran Lodge, Lake Kivu, Rwanda

4 Kigali Serena Hotel rwanda

Kigali

This five-star hotel is the pick of the bunch when it comes to accommodation in Rwanda’s capital. Located just ten minutes from the international airport and three hours from the Volcanoes National… More…

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Kigali Serena Hotel

5 Bisate Lodge rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

The newest, and most luxurious of the mountain lodges, Bisate, opened its doors in June 2017. Bisate Lodge, which is Wilderness’ latest camp, is in the heart of the forest, boasting views… More…

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Bisate Lodge

6 Gorilla Mountain View Lodge rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Mountain View Lodge, which boasts stunning views of the volcanic mountains of the Virunga Massif, is conveniently located only 3 kilometres from the entrance of the Volcanoes National Park. Not only… More…

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7 Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

With good accessibility to the entrance of the park, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel is the perfect base for those looking for comfortable and affordable accommodation, offering a restaurant, a pool and beautiful… More…

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Five Volcanoes, Swimming pool, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

8 Virunga Lodge rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

Offering expansive views of the Virunga Volcanoes, Virunga Lodge is a luxury lodge filled with Rwandan design and culture. Each of the ten ‘bandas’ reflect the traditional building style of Rwanda, and… More…

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9 Hotel des Mille Collines rwanda

Kigali

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,… More…

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Hotel des Mille Collines, Outdoor bar, Kigali, Rwanda

10 Lake Kivu Serena Hotel rwanda

Lake Kivu

Arguably the best choice in northern Lake Kivu, is the Serena Hotel. Like its sister Serena properties, the Lake Kivu hotel offers a good location, comfortable accommodation and a huge variety of… More…

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