Town & Country and The New York Times describe The Retreat in Kigali as one of the top boutique hotels of the world. The American owners of Heaven Restaurant created The Retreat, a 20-room luxury boutique hotel located on a tree-lined residential street steps from Kigali City Center and 20 minutes from the airport. 8 new luxury pool villas are now open where King Charles III stayed in June 2022! The Retreat is Kigali’s first eco-friendly resort and features solar electricity, organic toiletries, locally-crafted furniture from a Tanzanian sustainable teak farm, outdoor showers, private terraces, a yoga and meditation deck, spa, large heated saltwater swimming pool with hot tub and diving rocks, and an open-air fitness center. Fusion Restaurant and its Swahili-inspired bar, located at The Retreat, offers delicious farm-to-table international cuisine, while Heaven Restaurant (reached through The Retreat’s “Stairway to Heaven”) offers an innovative modern African menu. The Retreat is the perfect choice to host guests for first 2 nights or several days as visitors enjoy innovative, curated cultural experiences and exciting activities onsite and around Kigali. From public health to hospitality, co-owners Alissa & Josh Ruxin created Heaven Restaurant in 2008 to provide jobs and vocational training in hospitality, to date, Heaven and The Retreat have trained over 3,000 Rwandans.
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
5 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English, French
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Wilderness Magashi is situated in the productive and phenomenally diverse north-eastern corner of Akagera National Park, overlooking scenic Lake Rwanyakazinga. Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannah in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamp and grassy low mountains – and is home to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, large crocodiles, as well as the rare sitatunga and boasting an impressive 520 species of birds. Teeming with plains game, Akagera now also boasts a healthy population of lion which were introduced by African Parks in 2015 after a 20-year absence; black rhino were reintroduced in 2017, and white rhino in 2021. Wilderness Magashi – the only exclusive-use area in Akagera – also harbours a good density of leopard.
INSIDER'S TIP: Our core Purpose in Akagera is to help conserve Rwanda’s last protected savannah ecosystem, and species like black rhino and the rare and elusive shoebill; furthermore, our presence here will contribute towards enabling it to become economically self-sufficient for the first time.
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Birding, History & Culture, Nature, Wildlife
Wilderness Bisate is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone and has dramatic views of the peaks of the volcanoes, Bisoke and Karisimbi, rearing up through the Afro-alpine forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park. Six luxurious en-suite Forest Villas maximise comfort and views, while retaining environmental principles and reflecting the culture of rural Rwanda. Each guest contributes to Bisate’s biodiversity conservation and local community projects – making a far-reaching impact on an iconic endangered species: the mountain gorilla.
Aside from tracking one of the several habituated gorilla groups, activities include visiting nearby natural attractions, hiking to Dian Fossey’s burial site, and observing the Park’s group of endangered endemic golden monkey. Walks on Bisate’s property offer birding and participation in the reforestation programme.
INSIDER’S TIP: Wilderness Bisate is within easy driving distance of Volcanoes National Park Headquarters, from where gorilla treks depart daily.
3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
1x Twin/Double Room
Lodge
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Birding, History & Culture, Nature, Wildlife
Located in the heart of Kenya's capital, Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill offers accommodation in proximity to the Nairobi National Museum, the Kenya Railway Golf Club and the Railway Museum. The hotel's rooms and suites come equipped with tea/coffee-making facilities, minibars, telephones, hairdryers, Wi-Fi, TVs with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Guests can delight their palate at the on-site restaurant. Leisure amenities include a swimming pool, a bar and a fitness centre.
Edging porcelain sans framed by 30 acres of forest, the Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas is an excellent accommodation option for an island getaway. The resort offers 30 beautifully appointed and secluded villas with private swimming pools, private bathrooms, toiletries, cosy beds, and flat-screen TVs. General facilities include a restaurant, bars, a spa, event facilities, and yoga classes. Area activities include helicopter tours, exploring the Sir Selwyn-Selwyn Clarke Market, and walking through the National Botanical Gardens.
5 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
1x Ocean-View Villa
5 Star
Other
Spoken Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
No. Rooms: 30
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Watersports, Wine
