Fatima Hotel | Budget Stay Near Volcanoes Park, Rwanda

Fatima Hotel is a traveler’s choice located near Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, home to almost half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. Many guests who book here are trekkers preparing for their gorilla adventure. The hotel offers comfortable rooms prepared by welcoming staff and features dining options, conference facilities, desks in rooms, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, bed linen, safety deposit boxes, free Wi-Fi, and more.

The hotel can be accessed by road or by air. Guests using air transport land at Ruhengeri Airport, which is only one kilometer away. From there, a safari car arranged by your tour company will transfer you to Fatima Hotel.

Visitors often combine their gorilla trekking in Rwanda with a trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Bwindi is home to mountain gorillas, which scientists have shown to share many behaviors with humans. Guests are reminded not to mimic gorilla sounds, as this can provoke aggression. Ugandan Gorillas are highly protected by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, which has worked hard to stop poaching and teach communities about the value of wildlife. Thanks to these efforts, Uganda is home to many primates, mammals, and birds, attracting large numbers of tourists.

Bwindi has also created jobs for local people and attracted investment, improving living standards. Many tours include visits to local villages where guests can experience traditional practices such as basket weaving, cooking with firewood, cultural dances, drumming, hunting, and animal rearing. Visitors often buy handmade crafts, which provide income for local families. Tipping is welcomed, but it is not mandatory. It is done from one’s free will and can make a meaningful difference.

If you have extra time, you can also visit Rwenzori Mountains National Park, often called the Mountains of the Moon. Hiking here takes about eight days depending on the peak you choose. For those attempting Mount Rwenzori, preparation is important to avoid altitude sickness. Other activities include bird-watching, where migratory and local species can be seen, and cultural visits to the Bakonzo people to learn about their way of life.