Hotel Muhabura | Affordable Hotel Near Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

Hotel Muhabura is located in the center of Ruhengeri town and is well known for its comfortable rooms, including the famous Room 12. This room is where Dian Fossey, the legendary primatologist, stayed while she carried out her work with mountain gorillas.

To keep her memory alive, the hotel has preserved some of the old furniture and wall fixtures in this room. Guests who stay here can walk in her footsteps and enjoy views of the nearby volcanoes.

In addition to this historic room, the hotel has built new rooms to serve the growing number of guests. Its central location makes it easy to visit Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, as well as explore Musanze town, Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, the Musanze caves, and the local market.

Dian Fossey spent thirty years of her life protecting mountain gorillas from poaching in Congo and Rwanda. Without her efforts, these animals might have disappeared. She often chose Room 12 because of its garden view, where she could sit and relax.

Today, guests can stay in this room for about $90 per night. The hotel has a total of 30 rooms, including single and double rooms, which often get fully booked during peak seasons. It is recommended to book several months in advance.

Hotel facilities include an outside terrace, garden, camping space, gift shop, sauna, and massage services to help guests relax after a long day of trekking. There are also conference facilities for business travelers, as well as a reception, restaurant, and bar with staff ready to serve.

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