Travellers Rest Hotel is located just outside Kisoro, in the extreme south-western corner of Uganda on the borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The hotel is built in a somewhat colonial style and was entirely renovated in 1999. It has 12 rooms and provides a offers a cosy environment to relax in after gorilla treks or day visits to the surrounding volcanoes and forest.

The landscaped gardens are a haven for many bird species which can be viewed whilst relaxing on the terrace with the sweet smell of honeysuckle drifting over. In the evenings, as it becomes cooler, guests gather around the fireplace or in the lounge.

From far away the huge cones of the Virunga volcanoes dominate the landscape and beckon as you approach. The surrounding landscape is of astonishing beauty. The volcano mountains offer spectacular views on the Rift Valley and the emerald-green Lake Mutanda in the distance. In the sixties the famous American animal campaigner Dian Fossey visited Travellers Rest many times to complete paperwork and relax and meet with people. Fossey is known to have said about the hotel: "It was my second home."