Musanze · Northern Rwanda

A slice of heaven in the heart of Rwanda.

Eco-friendly rooms and camping, a farm-to-table restaurant and gardens alive with birdsong, set between the Musanze Caves and the Virunga volcanoes.

Landscaped gardens with stone gazebos, eucalyptus trees and a clear blue sky at Karisimbi Cave Resort

Included with every stay

Breakfast and 24-hour reception Eco-friendly rooms, camping and farm-to-table dining.
Bamboo armchairs and a coffee table on a tiled balcony overlooking green forest

Welcome

Comfort and nature, with the warmth of local hospitality.

Karisimbi Cave Resort was created to offer affordable comfort to travellers exploring northern Rwanda.

Relax in eco-friendly rooms, dine on produce from our own farm and spend slow afternoons in gardens where birds gather. Children have a playground, football, volleyball and table tennis. In the evenings, gather by the indoor fireplace or the outdoor fireplace under the starlit sky.

Rooms & camping

Rest well after a day in the volcanoes.

Every room is 40 sqm. Camping sites are set in our grounds. Compare the options below, then send your dates.

All six options
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Double room with a wooden bed, brick feature wall and warm lamp light
01 · Double

Double Room

A comfortable room for two, with a double bed and natural décor.

2 guests40 sqm
US$130from, per listed rate
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Family room with two beds, a canopy net and a painted wall
02 · Family

Family Room

Room for families and small groups, with two beds and space to gather.

4 guests40 sqm
US$180from, per listed rate
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Green and white dome tent pitched on the resort lawn
03 · Camping

Camping Tent

Sleep under the stars on our grounds in a tent for two.

2 guests4 sqm
US$50from, per listed rate
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Rates are the "from" prices published on the resort's website. Our team confirms your final rate and availability when we reply to your inquiry.

Restaurant dining room with wooden tables, white linen and a stone-clad bar
Table set with orange napkins, glassware and a small flower arrangement

Restaurant & lounge

From farm to table.

Fresh, locally sourced food from our own organic farm and from local suppliers. The full menu is served at the restaurant.

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    Breakfast specialties

    Included with your stay.

  • 02

    Rwandan traditional dishes

    Local recipes using fresh produce.

  • 03

    International & vegetarian

    Familiar favourites and meat-free options.

Experiences

Farm, garden and volcano country.

Black metal garden swing on a lawn beneath tall trees
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    Farm tour & cooking

    Guided farm tour, harvest and forage, seasonal cooking classes, coffee and tea tasting.

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    Gardens & birdwatching

    A bird-rich garden for quiet retreats, with indoor and outdoor fireplaces.

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    Play & relax

    Football, volleyball, table tennis, a kids' playground, massage and sauna.

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    Volcanoes & caves

    Easy access to Volcanoes National Park, Musanze Caves and Lake Kivu, with tour packages arranged on request.

Sustainability & community

Every stay supports sustainable tourism and the women who run this place.

  • 100%cage-free eggs, for hen welfare and lower food waste
  • Womenemployed and trained in hospitality, agriculture and tourism
  • Craftsfrom local women and artists, sold and displayed on site
  • Localmaterials, organic farming and local suppliers

Gallery

Full gallery
Circular stone seating on a paved path in the garden
Gardens & grounds
Lounge bar with zebra and buffalo paintings on blue walls
Lounge & bar
Camping tent beside a woven wooden fence in a garden
Camping

Nearby

Close to the mountains and the caves.

We are in Musanze, close to the Musanze Caves and the Virunga volcanoes, with easy access to Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu.

  • Volcanoes National Park
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Golden monkey trekking
  • Dian Fossey Campus
  • Musanze Caves
  • Lake Kivu
Plan a visit

Booking inquiry

Tell us your dates. We will reply with availability.

This sends a request to our team by email. It is not an instant booking: we confirm availability and pricing with you directly.

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    Send your dates, guests and room choice.

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    We check availability and reply with pricing.

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    Once agreed with you, we confirm your stay.

Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp +250 786 976 135.

Send a booking inquiry

Your request goes to karisimbicaveresort@gmail.com. Staff reply to confirm availability and pricing.

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