• The Retreat

A Tranquil Refuge

Set in the vibrant heart of Kigali, this luxury boutique hotel and spa offers easy access to all that is happening in this dynamic city. As one of Kigali’s top 5 star hotels, it 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.

Fusion Restaurant and its Swahili-inspired bar, located at The Retreat, offer 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 1 night or several days as it offers innovative, curated cultural experiences and exciting activities in and around Kigali.

Kigali

Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali is the perfect startig point for an unforgettable gorilla trek – one of Africa’s most fascenating wilderness experiences. This eco-friendly getaway is focussed on sustainability and invites you to explore Kigali with fresh insights into its spectacular wildlife and the warmth of its local communities.

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GOING GREEN

A FUSION OF CULTURES

Boasting 20 rooms, this 5 Star luxury boutique hotel is Kigali’s first entirely eco-friendly solar powered resort featuring locally crafted sustainable teak wood furniture, expansive custom built rooms with peaked ceilings, front and rear private patios, outdoor rain showers and private salt water plunge pools.

BESPOKE ITINERARIES

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

Venture out to Akagera National Park for an incredible gorilla trekking experience while the hotel easily arranges bespoke itineraries from horse riding to cycling. Back at The Retreat, connect with the locals at Nyamirambo Women’s Center, do some yoga, be pampered at the spa or head over to the gym for a workout. Lounge by the pool with a cocktail and absorb the sounds of birdlife from the lush gardens.

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