Karisimbi Cave Resort
Ruhengeri-Gisenyi Road
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The staff were wonderful”
“Well the staff is friendly but it’s not good value for money although I probably…”
“The garden is beautiful and quiet”
“The big rooms and bathrooms, the view on the vocanos, the excellent breakfast, t…”
“The location and the staff”
“The location is great”
“Also we had good breakfast in open area of the restaurant while enjoying the nat…”
“We had really nice dinners in the evening (including the best pizza I had in Rwa…”
“Here the room was spacious, not too clean, but clean enough”
“Breakfast is really nice, the rooms are clean and spacious, the beds comfortable”
“If you travel just as a normal person, not a tourist willing to pay thousands of…”
Overview
Situated in Ruhengeri, 45 km from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Karisimbi Cave Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Karisimbi Cave Resort also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a mountain view. At the accommodation, all rooms come with a seating area. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Karisimbi Cave Resort you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Belgian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the hotel. The nearest airport is Ruhengeri Airport, 4 km from Karisimbi Cave Resort.
Traveller reviews
Susannah
family_with_children
May 17, 2026
“Service excellent and a beautiful spot to rest in Musanze.”
The staff were wonderful!
kees
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
The location and the staff
Pacifique
couple
March 29, 2026
Good
vauthier
solo_traveller
February 6, 2026
“Needs something more to be at level”
Well the staff is friendly but it’s not good value for money although I probably ha de the best room … some comments … t he site in general is very nice but the stupid Architect who build that resort has no idea about valuing the views and environment and made it for most of the rooms something ugly without any interest even at contrary … in probably the best room suite the bathroom is not at level and having two small individual bed covers in a king size double bed as no sense at all as well .. just pack off expérience and professionalism in hotel business ) but otherwise very nice staff and quiet and green environment
shahab
family_with_children
July 24, 2025
The location is great. The staff is very helpful & polite; they would go extra miles to assist you. Even the owner created a personal touch she arranged for us outdoor bonfire under the stars & forest surrounding that all of us throughly enjoyed. Also we had good breakfast in open area of the restaurant while enjoying the nature too.
Gerard
couple
February 9, 2025
“Handy hotel - new owners work in progress - predict continued improvement.”
Good location ( but difficult to find if travelling without tour guide) and great link with gorilla tour people. Really friendly, pleasant staff.
Noémi
couple
February 3, 2025
We had a great time at Karisimbi Cave Resort, the staff is exceptionally kind and professional. I really recommend to stay here!
Kimberley
solo_traveller
December 8, 2024
“Stayed for one night ahead of gorilla trekking”
Really peaceful and are environment. The hotel also recommended a super company for the gorilla trekking experience and pick up from Kigali.
Jacqui
solo_traveller
December 5, 2024
“Wish I could have stayed longer. Loved everything ❤️”
I absolutely loved everything about this property. Everyone is super friendly. Even got a little gift which I have been wearing every day since. The food was delicious - big portions. There was hot water and the shower was great. I can honestly not fault a single thing. It is a really peaceful environment.
XIA
extended_group
October 4, 2024
“It’s a cozy and beautiful resort, close to volcanoes park. The room is spacious and clean. Breakfast is very good. Will”
Very convenient for gorilla trekking. The garden is beautiful and quiet.
Andrew
couple
September 17, 2024
“A comfortable, clean and affordable place to stay while exploring the area.”
The staff were very welcoming and friendly and were always on hand to assist with a smile. The little lounge area with a fireplace is really a cozy place to rest and relax after a long day out exploring.
Jann
couple
August 16, 2024
The staff is exceptionally helpful and nice! Received a small welcome gift and juices. Offered table tennis, volleyball and football to use for free. It's a nice place to stay at.
Nicole
couple
August 10, 2024
“Probably the only mid-range place in Musanze where you actually get what you pay for”
If you travel just as a normal person, not a tourist willing to pay thousands of dollars a night for (still only average) accommodation, it’s quite difficult to find some sort of value for money in Rwanda. It usually all looks okay in the pictures and then you arrive and nothing is as it should be for that price. Here the room was spacious, not too clean, but clean enough. You had some privacy and the noise of the town was also bearable. The staff was very friendly and the food okay (actually the whole grilled chicken was very, very good). We received a beautiful little gift at check-in and a constant follow up on our satisfaction by the lodge staff, which I highly appreciated.
Bartlomiej Bojko
family_with_children
May 5, 2024
Nice place with superb service. Great food. Good location.
Ilka Dr.
family_with_children
April 22, 2024
“It was a very pleasant and comfortable i in big pavillions and a superb Garden. Next Time we will try to stay again in”
The big rooms and bathrooms, the view on the vocanos, the excellent breakfast, the superbe garden, the nice waiters, the places to sit in the garden, the closeness to the volcano Park,
Norman
extended_group
March 11, 2024
“Aline and her team are extremely helpful people. They prepared lunch packages for our Sabyinyo hike. Very affordable rat”
huge room, comfortable bed, quiet place
Markus
couple
March 7, 2024
Very nice garden and the staff is super friendly!
CHI-JEN
extended_group
February 20, 2024
“Close to Volcanoes National Park, super friendly staffs, helping women employment”
The staffs are extremely friendly and helpful. They always try their best to make us feel comfortable and help to answer all of our questions. The management team is very responsive. They even helped to recommend tour agencies and drivers when we were planning our itineraries. The resort is helping women to get quality job. The resort is very close to the headquarter of Volcanoes National Park, just a 20 minutes drive, so we get to prepare our activities in the Park with ease. The kitchen of the hotel is pretty nice too, as a vegan, they provide me a lot of options.
Andrew
couple
February 7, 2024
“A quiet and relaxing place to stay with a warm welcome”
Our room was enormous, with loads of light. It wasn't perhaps the cosiest room we've stayed in though, with lots of tiles and hard surfaces, but the bed was comfy, with a wrap round mosquito net. The staff were always friendly and pleased to help. We felt very welcome. We had really nice dinners in the evening (including the best pizza I had in Rwanda) and we really enjoyed the breakfasts. One night a large fire was burning next to the dining room when it was a bit chilly outside. There was no problem in having a breakfast at 6am on the day we went Gorilla Trekking. As always in Rwanda it is best to order your food several hours in advance. The drive to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters is about 15 mins. The whole site is spread over a large garden area which is nicely maintained, and there were beautiful flowers in our room and on the table at breakfast and dinner. It is now possible to pay by card.
Marjolijn
extended_group
January 8, 2024
It’s a really great location, the park entrance for gorilla trekking is about 20 minutes away. You’re in the town but you don’t feel that when you stay here because it’s a really quiet place in nature. Breakfast is really nice, the rooms are clean and spacious, the beds comfortable. Dinner was really nice as well, sitting either in the garden or at the fire place.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Pub crawls, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Massage, Cycling, Horse riding, Evening entertainment, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Hair colouring, Hair styling, Body treatments, Body scrub, Light therapy, Foot bath, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Indoor fireplace, Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Allergy-free room, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Pet bowls, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Car hire, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Ironing service, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Shuttle service
Family Room with Terrace
The spacious family room offers a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room with Terrace
The spacious double room provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Economy Double Room
The spacious double room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Single Room with Garden View
The single room provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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