The Gardens Place Hotel in Musanze, Rwanda, offers comfort, relaxation, and warm hospitality. The gates are always open to welcome all kinds of visitors, including business guests who can use the conference facilities or work quietly from their rooms with free Wi-Fi. Holidaymakers, families, and friends are also warmly received throughout the year, enjoying the personalized care the hotel provides.
The hotel is located 101 km from Kigali city, about a two-hour and seventeen-minute drive, and 104 km from Kigali International Airport. This makes travel flexible and convenient. In case of an emergency, big hospitals are also within reach.
Before leaving Kigali, it is best to exchange your money into the local currency to make purchases easier and to avoid overspending. Keep in mind that banks are closed on Sundays, so plan ahead.
Useful Travel Tips
- Most hotels and lodges in Rwanda accept Visa and MasterCard, though charges may differ.
- Travelers should buy travel insurance before departure. This should cover medical needs such as hospitalization, flight cancellations, changes in plans, and lost baggage. If you have an existing medical condition, tell your insurance company in advance so they can approve your cover.
- Always check with your guide about safety, especially at night. Moving without your guide’s knowledge increases the risk of accidents or getting lost.
- Do not take photos near army barracks, government or military buildings, post offices, or banks, as this may raise suspicion.
- Passports are required for all foreign visitors and must be valid for at least six months after your stay. Make sure you have at least two blank pages for visas.
- Get your visa before arrival, as queues at the airport can be long.
- If you plan on photography, carry enough memory cards and batteries, and always ask permission from residents before taking their pictures.
Enjoy The Gardens Place Hotel, where comfort and care make your gorilla trekking stay in Rwanda memorable. Musanze sits close to the park, so a night or two here fits well before or after your trek.
Pack the right gear before you head out. Our gorilla trekking packing list covers everything you’ll need on the trail, and our gorilla trekking rules guide explains what to expect once you’re in the park.
Book your stay at The Gardens Place Hotel and pair it with one of our Rwanda gorilla safari packages to plan your full trip, or check our gorilla trekking permit cost guide to budget for your Volcanoes National Park trek.
