Kinigi Cottage: feel right at home in Rwanda

Kinigi Cottage is a charming country house in Kinigi village, near Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Owned by Joachim, a Belgian who moved here and started this gem of a stay. The cottage and the people behind it were so warm and welcoming. It hasn’t been open for long, and the interior is way better than Google shows—a hidden gem that exceeded all expectations. This was by far my favorite stay during our whole week in Rwanda. We stayed in the suite, which was incredibly spacious. The bed, positioned right next to the large windows, was my absolute favorite spot. And the balcony? Perfect for enjoying the sounds and views of tropical thunderstorms. For dinner and breakfast, you simply let the staff know what time you’d like to eat, and they’ll have everything set up for you at a large communal table in the cozy living-room-style common area. On our first night, we happened to share dinner with two other guests—also from Belgium, but from the French-speaking part. It was so wholesome, switching between French, Dutch, and English in conversation, effortlessly connecting over travel experiences. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to have breakfast and dinner together again the next day. One last tip—check out the chess set in my photos. It’s the most beautifully designed table game I’ve ever seen!

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