Davinci Gorilla Lodge
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Davinci Gorilla Lodge
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HH96+VG6, Musanze, Northern, Rwanda
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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.Show More
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4.4/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.4
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Amenities
Massage RoomPrivate ParkingFreeAirport Pick-up ServiceAirport Shuttle ServiceBarRestaurantChildren's PlaygroundCurrency ExchangeLuggage Storage24-Hour Front Desk
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Iby'iwacu Cultural Village
(2.7km)
Landmarks: Gorilla Guardians
(2.8km)
Landmarks: Volcanoes National Park Headquarters
(3.7km)
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Cottage
1 Queen bed
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1
Family Cottage
Toothbrush
Private Toilet
Private Entrance
Hair Conditioner
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1
Triple Room
3 Double bed
Non-smoking
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Standard Twin Room A
2 Small double beds
Toothbrush
Private Toilet
Private Entrance
Hair Conditioner
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10
Comfort Suite
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Wardrobe
Connecting Room
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15
Basic Double Room with 1 King Bed and Garden View-Accessible
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
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Guest Reviews(41)
4.4/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.4
- Amenities4.4
- Location4.4
- Service4.4
Guest User
April 21, 2024
Wonderful caring staff with a warm atmosphere . The food and ambience were excellent. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for somewhere to stay near the gorilla's. We enjoyed the post trek foot massages and are truly appreciate your cleaning our shoes!
Guest User
March 28, 2024
I had an absolute amazing stay at the Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge. One of my favorite places I stayed in Africa! The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and made my stay so comfortable. I did a hike to the golden monkeys and fell in love with the high mountain landscape and volcanoes. Located right up the road from Diane Fossey museum! I will be back!!
Guest User
February 27, 2024
This is a beautiful place, with large rooms, and the staff is very friendly and polite. The food was the best I had on my whole trip to Rwanda, with special compliments to the chef, who not only prepares a flavorful meal, but also decorated de dishes beautifully After we did the gorilla trekking, we arrived with dirty boots and sore feet, but the hotel offered a complimentary foot massage and boot cleaning. They also provided firewood and hot water bags for the bed, which we thanked, since the temperature at night is quite low on the mountains I am really glad we got to this place
Guest User
February 12, 2024
What a hidden gem! We had such a wonderful stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge during our weekend to do a gorilla trek. The individual cottages are very spacious and comfortable, made even more cozy with fires and warm water bottle bottles in the bed at night. Service was excellent - we were sent off on our hike with a filling breakfast and a bag of snacks, and when we returned the staff offered complementary boot cleaning (for boots fully submerged in mud - no easy task) and foot massages. Cottages are very large can easily fit extra beds to accommodate a family traveling together. The location is perfect - in a quite, lush green spot at the base of the mountains and near the park entrance, so a brief 10 minute drive to begin your early morning hike. Perhaps most importantly, most of the accommodations in this area are WAY overpriced for what you get, probably skewed by the very high prices of the gorilla permits, but Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge felt like very good value for money. Would highly recommend it!
Guest User
February 2, 2024
Room was big, but there were spiders and insects inside room. Hot water was not there in the shower during our 2 nights stay. Earlier commitment to provide additional complimentary water bottles were not fulfilled, rather asked for extra money. Even during check out, a cup of coffee was charged extra at 5 usd. Average food. Overpriced stay. Even when we had complained about the poor service, they had brought an imaginary issue of giving discount to us, though we had booked six months earlier at 250 usd per night without any discount. The manager lady was very arrogant.
Guest User
January 11, 2024
Best service ever: when we came back from our tracking, all our shoes and socks were washed, our feet became a wonderful massage and crogs. In the evening each room had a fire on and hot water bottles in the beds. Wonderful stuff, very flexible, friendly, heartly and natural. The rooms are appropriated to the area, no extravagancies, what we appreciated. Towels were changed each day, shower products included, hot water immediately coming, even hair dryer and possibility to hang several wet towels. The wifi was also in our rooms. Next to our tables, while eating, little portable ovens were provided, warm blankets laid on the many comfortable sofas. Breakfast was so delicious. We recommend the fruit plate.
Guest User
June 30, 2023
My daughter and I were traveling around Rwanda. Stayed here while we did the gorilla Trek. The staff is beyond helpful. The food was so delicious. It’s like staying in a mountain lodge. We cozied up to the fire with the lodge dog and would read a book and play cards. The hot water bottles in the bed are so cozy. It’s in walking distance to Ellen Degeners’s conservatory. A must place to check out and walk around bird watching. We will be back again and will bring friends.
Guest User
December 9, 2023
I spent only one night at the Da Vince Gorilla Lodge and wish I could have stayed longer! The room and the bathroom were big and charming. I really enjoyed the fire in my room's fireplace when I came back from dinner, as well as the hot-water bottles in my bed. Service was excellent. It included the cleaning of my trekking boots, and a late check-out to refresh, when coming back from the golden monkeys' experience. The restaurant is super cosy, also with a fireplace. The food is excellent. The staff are super friendly and will do everything to make your stay a wonderful and relaxing experience.
Guest User
October 24, 2023
I would give 6 stars if I could! Such a lovely hotel, great food, great atmosphere and really lovely and attentive staff, we had such a great time. The rooms are comfortable and when it’s cold at night, the staff light the fires in the rooms and put hot water bottles in your bed. They even offer complementary foot massage for guests returning from treks.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 12:00–17:30
Check-out: 10:00–12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 18
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.
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.
All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. 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.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
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.
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.
All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. 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.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
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.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Massage Room
Private ParkingFree
Airport Pick-up ServiceAdditional charge
Airport Shuttle Service
Bar
Restaurant
Children's Playground
Currency Exchange
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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