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Your Sanctuary in the Vibrant Heart of Kigali

Your eco-friendly escape to the heart ofKigali, focusing on sustainability and abehind-the-scenes look into its spectacularwildlife and local communities.

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Why it's unique

With the city of Kigali as the backdrop, The Retreat offers travelers an immense for choice with out-of-this-world dining experiences at our award winning Heaven Restaurant and fine dining restaurant Fusion.

This luxe outpost offers easy access to all that is happening in dynamic Kigali. The Retreat offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility, Rwandan flair, and contemporary buzz. Whether dining on exotic Rwandan cuisine at Fusion or Heaven restaurants, soaking up the warmth of Kigali’s people and culture, your time here is sure to promise memories to last a lifetime.

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The Retreat at Kigali

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The stay

The Retreat at Kigali at a glance.

Type
Boutique Hotel
Ideal For
Family
Experience
Art / Culture
Geography
City
Collection
Classic Safaris
When To Go
Year-round

Where it is

Kigali, Rwanda

The Retreat at Kigali

Kigali, Rwanda

Rwanda’s capital, is a clean, modern city known for its rolling hills, vibrant culture, and historical significance, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

How To Get There

Fly into Kigali International Airport (KGL), which has direct connections from major cities in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Flora & Fauna

Kigali's flora features lush greenery and vibrant flowers like jacarandas, while its fauna includes diverse bird species and small mammals in the surrounding hills and wetlands.

Cultural Impact

Rwandan culture has many traditions including traditional Intore dancing, basketry, and Umuganda—you can get the most out of these experiences in Kigali.

Journeys

Journeys built around The Retreat at Kigali.

Rwanda8 Days / 7 NightsRwanda: Face-to-Face Wildlife Encounters
  1. The Retreat at Kigali
  2. Magashi Camp
  3. Bisate Lodge

Experience Rwanda in eight days with luxury lodgings, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, and wildlife safaris in Akagera National Park. Enjoy guided hikes, including a summit trek of Mount Bisoke, for an unforgettable adventure.

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Rwanda9 Days, 8 NightsInto the Mist, Among Giants
  1. The Retreat at Kigali
  2. Magashi Camp
  3. Bisate Lodge

Discover Rwanda’s remarkable transformation — from Kigali’s vibrant art scene and poignant memorials to rewilded Akagera, alive with lions and rhinos. End in the misty mountains of Volcanoes National Park for unforgettable gorilla encounters.

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