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Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Kinigi, Musanze

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Fun Outdoor ActivitiesStay active with fun outdoor activities.

Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.438 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.3/5

GoodFrom 12 reviews

5.0/515 Jul 2025

Emily • Family Trip

This hotel is the best place to stay in Kinigi/to gorilla trek! It’s the closest lodge to the Dian Fossey campus and women’s village, and the staff is exceptional. They are very friendly and helpful and went above and beyond. We loved that we’d come back to the hotel and they’d clean our shoes and give us a foot massage. They’d also get a fire going in your room while you are having dinner. We’d come back to bed with a heated bed (thanks to a warm water bottle they place in there) and a fire going. We felt we were in the coziest hotel room ever. The food was great too with an ever changing menu. I’d recommend getting the full board. It’d be hard to try restaurants at different lodges, so you’d save money instead of buying the meals separate. Last but not least, the super sweet dog Sparky. He added so much charm and welcomed all guests. We loved having him around so much.

5.0/516 Aug 2024

Karen • Couple Trip

Lovely and large room with king bed and a fire place. Ensuite was also large. They also put hot water bottles in our bed at turn down - such a lovely gesture. Staff are extremely helpful and welcoming. Food good and fresh too. We also saw a Golden Monkey there too. Nb. Worth noting that the laundry service doesn’t include ironing/pressing.

5.0/512 Aug 2024

Joanna • Solo Trip

This is a delightful small hotel in Kinigi, close to the Gorilla Experience headquarters. The rooms are in spacious huts with a fire and hot water bottles provided at night as it gets quite cold. The staff are extremely polite and helpful, lighting fires in the lounge and dining room at sunset and with little portable fires for each table. The setting is rustic and charming with 4 star facilities and don’t forget the wonderful complimentary foot massage and shoe cleaning after the gorilla trek. Delightful little hotel.

5.0/54 Jun 2019

Noemie

Best hotel I have ever stayed in in Rwanda ! Absolutely LOVELY. food is delicious, staff is very nice, friendly, excelent ginger tea, they put hot water bottles in your bed to warm it up, nice fire etc. the BEST. thank you SO MUCH!!!

5.0/511 May 2019

Marie-Louise • Trip with Friends

We had an amazing time at Da Vinci Lodge. Very helpful staff and nice food.

5.0/524 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Super friendly and helpful people. Fireplace and hot water bottles. What a service. Great experience

5.0/530 Mar 2018

Will

The lodges in this resort are very large and very pleasant. The staff couldn't be more helpful. Each evening of my stay, one of the staff built an excellent, long-lasting charcoal fire in my room, making sure the room stayed beautifully warm. The meals were very good and very well priced. After my two visits to the National Park, the hotel team gave a much-appreciated and very thorough foot massage.

5.0/527 Feb 2018

kevin

From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, the staff cannot do enough to make your stay a fantastic experience. Would highly recommend this hotel

4.0/530 Jan 2023

Tyler G • Trip with Friends

Exceedingly lovely staff. So many nice surprises like burning fireplaces in the rooms with hot water bottles in the beds, foot rubs and shoe cleanings after our hike. Mattresses were amazing. Food was quite good, the included breakfast is expansive. Very beautiful grounds. Live dancing one night. Lovely dog Sparky. A few words of caution: most of our showers did not have hot water. Drinks and dinner were pretty pricey, so would consider at least bringing your own bottled water. They didn’t have the best intel re: Mt. Bisoke hike, so we just took ourselves, got COVID tested and registered on site.

4.0/526 Jan 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

房间很大，服务员都很热情，服务周到，但是热水不太好，我们三个人连续洗澡最后已经变成了凉水

2.0/53 Apr 2018

Cez

We had made a booking here through expedia which the hotel confirmed. When we arrived we were sent to another hotel without an explanation. The manager Ruth was very unhelpful in offering any explanation or even giving formal confirmation that our booking was cancelled. Sad that she ruined the experience - other staff seemed to be cheerful and friendly.

1.0/54 Oct 2024

Tammie

I booked this hotel through Expedia. But, the hotel canceled on me due to overbooking on their part. They called me while i was in the car traveling to check in. I had to change reservations to another hotel. In addition, I never to this date, have received a refund. My bill on expedia was over $900. The hotel didn't bother informing expedia of their mistake. I am still waiting a refund. don't take a chance on this place.

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Patio or terrace

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Musanze District, Kinigi, Northern, RW

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in1:00 PM-midnight

Check-out12:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

About Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Location
With a stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge in Kinigi, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and within a 5-minute drive of Red Rocks Arts Centre. This lodge is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Volcanoes National Park and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Mount Bisoke.

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an attached winery or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and heated floors. Rooms have private furnished patios. Private kitchenettes make it easy to prepare your meals. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 5:30 AM to 11 AM.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - Sat, 25 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children