Name: Virunga Homes
Address: NM61ST, Ruhengeri, Rwanda, NM61ST, Rwanda
Rating: 8.1

Virunga Homes

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Virunga Homes in Ruhengeri offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: The homestay features a family-friendly restaurant serving African cuisine, a bar, and a terrace. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy outdoor seating areas. Convenient Amenities: Virunga Homes provides free on-site parking, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and child-friendly buffet. Local Attractions: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is 41 km away, offering opportunities for cycling and gorilla trekking.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room 1 double bed
Budget Double Room 1 double bed
Double Room with Garden View 1 large double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Antonia

Austria

“I stayed with two friends for two nights, but originally had only planned to stay one night. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and flexible in extending my stay. The breakfast had lots of fresh fruit and it was not problem to have it at 5...”

Tom

France

“Nice and kind people, clean and modern room, really conforfable, hot water, good breakfast ! They are really flexible and welcoming, definitely a good place to stay”

Gabriel

Rwanda

“Amazing place with a great host who was really helpful to plan our trip! Also appreciated the good breakfast included”

Van

Netherlands

“The host is realy friendly and welcoming. He also works in the local tourism and thus knows great places to visit apart from the gorilla trekking. Our car broke down the morning we wanted to leave and he was a great help with getting the right...”

Philip

Portugal

“Personnel accueillant et sentiment d’être en famille”

Emma

France

“Nous sommes très bien accueillis, les personnes qui y travaillent sont d’une grande gentillesse et très disponibles. Ils sont soucieux de faire leur maximum. Les chambres sont très bien. Environ à 20 min de la gare routière. Petit déjeuner très...”

Alain

Rwanda

“Thank you Francis Family for the wonderful hospitality you showed me during my visit to Musanze. Your place was very clean, everyone friendly and accommodating, very well located, near downtown but not so close as to be bothered by noise...”

Sandra

Germany

“Sehr gute Lage, Super gepflegtes und einladendes Haus, hell mit hohen Decken, geschmackvoll und schlicht eingerichtet mit hochwertigen Möbeln, toller Garten und Blick, super warmes Wasser und guter Wasserdruck zum Duschen”

Anonymous

Belgium

“Tous les membres du personnel que j ai rencontrés sont très sympathiques, le propriétaire parle très bien anglais et français. L'établissement propose aussi d'organiser tous types d activités touristiques”

Managed by Virunga Homes

Company review score: 8.9Based on 25 reviews from 1 property

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Company information

Virunga Homes is a luxury eco-lodge located in Musanze, Northern Province of Rwanda. The lodge is situated near the Volcanoes National Park, a protected area and home to many endangered species, including the critically endangered mountain gorillas. Virunga Homes provides a high-end experience for tourists visiting Rwanda, offering top-notch accommodation, food, and service while allowing guests to experience local Rwandan culture and stunning natural surroundings. The lodge also operates with a strong commitment to sustainable tourism practices, including minimizing their environmental impact and supporting local communities through partnerships and initiatives.

Property information

With garden views, Virunga Homes is situated in Ruhengeri and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, outdoor fireplace and picnic area. All units come with a terrace with mountain views, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, and a private bathroom with bidet. All units are air conditioned and include a seating and/or dining area. The homestay offers a vegetarian or vegan breakfast. At Virunga Homes guests are welcome to take advantage of a fitness room. The accommodation offers a business centre, free WiFi access, ironing service and free private parking. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Virunga Homes, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is 41 km from the homestay. The nearest airport is Ruhengeri, a few steps from Virunga Homes, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Neighbourhood information

The city of Ruhengeri, sometimes known as Musanze, is located in the northern region of Rwanda. It serves as an entrance to Volcanoes National Park, which is known for its mountain gorilla population. The park includes the towering Mountains as well as the volcanoes that are covered in forest. The Musanze Caves, which are home to a large number of bats, are located on the outskirts of the town. Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo are located in the east, and there are rolling hills in that same direction.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Home Restaurant

Cuisine
African
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Virunga Homes takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 10:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:00 to 09:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 05:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

US$5 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Virunga Homes in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.