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Gorilla seated calmly among lush green foliage

The Bishop’s House

  • 3 Days
    • Rwanda
    • Tailormade Journey
    • Gorilla Trekking
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Trip summary

Rating
Trip Code RW002
Duration
Days 3 Days
Travel Style
Travel Style
  • Tailormade Journey
Destination
Destination
  • Rwanda
Experience Type
Experience Type
  • Gorilla Trekking
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Bishop’s House is an elegant boutique hotel set in the quiet, leafy suburbs of Musanze in Rwanda’s Northern Province. Known as the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, the area is home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, making the property an ideal base for wildlife encounters. The house offers a calm and residential feel, with views across the surrounding landscapes and volcanoes. Its location provides easy access to Volcanoes National Park, the Musanze Caves, and other nearby attractions, while still offering a peaceful retreat away from the busy tourist centre. Bishop’s House is well suited to guests seeking comfort, privacy, and a relaxed base for exploring this remarkable region.

Inclusions

  • Lodge / Hotel
  • 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
  • Genocide Memorial Visit
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Return Airport Transfers
  • Entrance Fees
  • Gorilla Permits - Not Included
  • Emergency Air Rescue

Trip itinerary

Day 1

On arrival at Kigali Airport you will be met and driven the short distance to Gisozi Genocide Memorial. Visit the moving and emotional memorial of the one million people killed in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda (approximately 125 KM / 3 hours). (D)

Accommodation: 1 night Bishop’s House

The Bishop’s House is located in the Northern Province of Rwanda in a town called Musanze; Well known as the gateway to the Volcanoes National Park which is home to the Mountain Gorilla and the Golden Monkey. Its location in the rich quiet suburbs of Musanze places makes the house the ideal location for travellers wanting to explore the Volcanoes National Park, the Musanze Caves and all the other attractions that make the area a busy tourist hub.

The colonial style architecture and furnishings of The Bishop’s House sets it apart from others and the nine luxuriously decorated rooms are available to guests at an affordable price. All rooms are furnished with large, antique hand crafted four-poster beds on a wooden floor that envelopes the occupant in warmth and grandeur in the en-suite bathrooms you will be met with hot showers and bathrobes warm and soft to the touch.

Day 2

Depart after an early breakfast to Park Headquarters for the gorilla trekking formalities and briefing. The group (maximum 8 people), travel to the forest edge and commence trekking through the thick forest to see these magnificent creatures. The walking is quite steep but not overly strenuous. After spending an hour with the gorillas return to Gorilla Mountain View Lodge. After lunch return to Kigali where you will overnight. (BL)

Accommodation: 1 night at Kigali Marriott

Situated in Central Kigali, the ambassadorial and commercial heart of Rwanda and the city’s pre-eminent meeting place for diplomats and business people. The hotel is situated only 10 km from Kigali International Airport.

The accommodation comprises of 104 air-conditioned rooms from the Presidential suite, luxury suites to deluxe rooms. The elegant Diplomat Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while The Lounge Bar offers a choice of three purpose designed areas: the bar, the lounge and the terrace.

Day 3

This morning after breakfast transfer to Kigali Airport for your onward flight. (B)

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