Khaya Nzuri Romantic Hilltop Cabin with Virunga Views

We absolutely loved the breathtaking views of the Virunga volcanoes — waking up to that scenery from the hilltop cabin was unforgettable. The cabin truly felt like a home away from home, with everything thoughtfully provided for a comfortable and cozy stay. The host was very thoughtful, the caretaker on the ground was incredibly helpful and attentive, and even Zulu, the friendly dog in the compound, made the experience feel warm and welcoming. Peaceful, private, and serene, it was the perfect escape in Musanze and we would gladly stay again.

Very little to complain about, honestly. The road leading to the property can be a bit challenging, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area or during bad weather, but once you arrive, it is absolutely worth it. In fact, we learned that the host provides pick-up and drop-off assistance from the main tarmac road, which was very thoughtful... he kindly helped us back to the road upon checkout. Otherwise, the stay exceeded expectations.

De locatie is heel mooi, je hebt zicht op de Muhabura berg. Er heerste een relaxte sfeer omdat we de enige klanten waren. Het ligt afgelegen van de drukte, wat we ook appreciëerden. Het ontbijt was zeer uitbreid en persoon was zeer vriendelijk. Het uitzicht was echt fenomenaal !

Er is geen restaurant. Je kan reserveren van een restaurant in de buurt, maar de wachttijd was veel te lang. We hebben 2h en 3h moeten wachten. De wegen zijn ook niet zo goed, je hebt een 4x4 nodig om aan de cabin te geraken.

The views are absolutely incredible. Its also very good value for money considering how expensive Musanze can be. It’s perfect for a group of friends or a family - you would have a cabin to yourself and its very cozy. There's a hammock, a place for a fire, nice outdoor seating and its really quite surreal. It’s almost a perfect getaway

The road leading to the property is almost non-existent!! Its a very bad road and feels quite unsafe. I would not recommend driving up the road. It would be better to leverage the shuttle the property offers. Also, the wifi wasn't working when we visited and the lamps in the common room/lounge weren't working. In one of pthe rooms, pallets underneath the bed were jutting out which was quite unsafe for the little kids we were with - they tripped and one of their legs got stuck in between the pallets. Would also recommend you get dinner and take your own drinks before you go up to the lodge although you can order from a nearby restaurant and it'll be delivered.

The house stands alone at the hill top and when you wake up you can see through the large window the entire Virunga volcanoe chain at the end of your bed. An "africa looking lodge" for you alone. Great! And Olivier, the facility manager, was very kind and helpful, and his colleague doing the evening fire very kind. Thanks a lot Olivier for our nice stay

An extra blanket would have been welcome, given the cold nights. The road to access the lodge is a bit muddy during the rainy season and you need a good driver to access the facility

Very cute design, incredible view (you wake up to the view of the volcanoes!), communicative host, incredibly sweet security dog on the property as a huge plus (Zulu is an absolute sweetheart of a dog!)

Nothing really not to like. It’s great value for money, I would stay there again! Please mind that you will need a 4x4 to get to the property (at least as of Oct 2024)