Ruhengeri is a city and capital of Musanze District in the Northern Province of Rwanda and It lies near the twin lakes of Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo. Most travelers come to Ruhengeri on their way to glorious (volcanoes national park) Parc national des Volcans, the best place in Africa to track rare mountain gorillas. It’s a small, uninspiring town, but the views make up for it with the mighty virunga volcanoes looming over town to the north and west Karisimbi, Bisoke , Mikeno, Muside, Sabinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.this place is a popular tourist destination with several restaurants and hotels mainly aimed at visitors to the national park.
Places to stay
There very many affordable accommodation and hotels in Ruhengeri -Musanze district – Rwanda. it’s better to inquire from your travel agent or tour company responsible for your safari, there is a good selection of good and cheep hotels and lodges in Ruhengeri and Musanze to mention some include;
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge which is situated right on the border of Volcanoes National park in Kinigi, this loge has over 9 self contained rooms suitable to every traveler to the park,
La Palme hotel; this is another beautiful hotel located in Musanze district, it is located only 10 km away from the famous Volcanoes National Park and if you want o drive to Burera and Ruhondo Lakes, it’s just half an hour drive.
The Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge; is a new set up luxury building that has been built right on the edge of the Volcanoes National Park at Ruhengeri. It is just about 10 minutes drive from the park, it’s brilliantly located for gorilla tracking and other activities which the park provide
Hotel Muhabura; it is located within the heart of Muhabura in Ruhengeri close to the Volcanos National Park, it offers an ideal climate for any tourist.
The Guest House is located just about 11 km from Ruhengeri city located in the eastern north of Rwanda. It is the cozy gateway to the majestic beauty of the volcanic mountain range, the natural habitat.
The Gorilla Volcano Hotel; this is a new modern hotel located in Musanze the gateway to Volcanoes Park; the hotel has a unique character and pleasant ambience favorable for travelers.
Amahoro Guest House; this is located in Musanze town just 20 meters from the main road turn off at the Silverback Hotel or the Rwanda Commercial Bank in Ruhengeri, Rwanda.