Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is the leading activity in Rwanda and the best not to be missed on your safari to Rwanda. Trekking mountain gorillas can not be complete without you taking up lodges around or in the gorilla sanctuary. Governor’s residence is one of the lodges you can choose to take while in Volcanoes National Park.
Governor’s residence is a home away from home, providing all the necessary experience required for their best service. On arrival to Kigali, you will be welcomed by the driver and then transfer to this hotel which will give you the welcome experience to Kigali for the gorilla trek.
It is situated in Kigali, 1.3 km from Kigali Centenary bank, Governor’s Residence features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a shared lounge, the property also has a bar, as well as a tennis court. The hotel offers a sauna and room service.
The rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, the rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms come with a terrace. The units provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
At Governor’s Residence you will enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Once you are here, feel free to put in your order for you to have a great and memorable dinning.
Staff at the accommodation are available to provide advice at the 24-hour front desk. For whatever you ask for, you will get the best since the staff members are well trained to give positive responses to the clients.
Have an enjoyable and relaxing day at the pool, whether you’re traveling solo or with your loved ones. Get the best deal for finest quality of spa treatment to unwind and rejuvenate yourself.
While at the hotel, Kigali Convention Centre is just 2.4 km, while Niyo Arts Gallery is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 8 km from the hotel. On your day to volcanoes national park, you have a great chance to pass by those places, pay a visit and then take a two hours’ drive to the gorilla park.
On arrival, you will check in Five Volcanoes Boutique a brilliant base for exploring Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy the timber, stone, and thatch that makes it have the look of a classic gorilla safari property.
The communal lodge contains the lounge, restaurant, and bar area, in an informal yet elegant arrangement. In the lounge, there are several comfy sofas. The restaurant is set up with separate tables for fine dining, while the bar has a rustic style with its line of high wooden chairs.
From all areas, you can enjoy beautiful views out to Five Volcanoes’ gardens and to the national park beyond. Within the gardens, hammocks provide pleasant places to relax or for the ultimate in winding down, you can visit the massage hut! There is also a fireplace and a spacious swimming pool.
Guest accommodation at Five Volcanoes comes in five categories – Standard Room, Deluxe Room (Double), Deluxe Room (Twin), Family Suite, and VIP Cottage. All are very well appointed, with television, free WI-FI, tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, and hairdryer.
The en-suite facilities include flush toilet, washbasins (single for Standard Room), and walk-in shower. All options bar the Standard Room also have air conditioning. The Family Suite boasts two large bedrooms, both en suite, and a shared lounge.
VIP Cottage also has two big en-suite bedrooms, together with a living area that includes a dining table for a maximum of six persons. The décor throughout is chic yet homely, and all accommodation is set in the garden grounds.
It is from here that you will leave early morning to go to the park headquarters for the briefing session your lodge will pack for you what to eat then head to the jungle. The trek will take you more than 30mins to 6hours searching for the gorillas. Once in contact with them, you will take one hour with them learning their behaviours as well as taking photos of your choice.
Return to hotel for lunch as well as resting. It is here that you will witness the goodness of the lodge staff who are capable of welcoming you back from the jungle, clean your boots and give you massage in the spa if you need it.
The lodge is set in lovely gardens with beautiful flowers and an array of birds, including busy weaver birds which you can keep an eye on from the restaurant. With this place, you can never go wrong.
