The Bishop’s House is located in the Northern Province of Rwanda in a town called Musanze; the gateway to the Volcanoes National Park which is home to the Mountain Gorilla and the Golden Monkey. The Bishop’s House is a mere 25 minute drive away (17KMS) from the park and its plethora of inhabitants both big and small. Its location in the rich quiet suburbs of Musanze makes it the ideal location for travelers wanting to explore the Volcanoes National Park, the Musanze Caves and all the other attractions that make the area a busy tourist hub.
Bishop’s House
The colonial style architecture and furnishings of The Bishop’s House sets it apart from others and our nine luxuriously decorated rooms are available to our guests at an affordable price. The Bishop’s House is a haven of tranquility, surrounded by flora and fauna along with the sights and sounds of nature, making it the perfect location for any guest looking to unwind and enjoy the calm of the land of a thousand hills – Rwanda. All rooms are furnished with large, antique hand crafted four-poster beds on a wooden floor that envelopes the occupant in warmth and grandeur. In the en-suite bathrooms you will be met with hot showers and bathrobes warm and soft to the touch. The rooms have DSTV, Wi-Fi, mini-bars and tea and coffee facilities to add to the homely feel of The Bishop’s House.
Facilities at The Bishop’s House
- Beautifully decorated spacious rooms
- High ceilinged lobby with immaculate sitting area complete with fire place
- Tranquil garden area complete with umbrellas providing shade and swing seats in which to relax and unwind
- Reading room with a selection of books on Rwanda and its surroundings
- Luxury restaurant area providing seating for eighteen pax
- Public Wi-Fi
- Reliable 240 V National grid power supply with generator back up
- Boutique and souvenirs shop which also stocks hiking essentials
- Digital safety deposit box
- Pool and spa facilities
Twin Room at The Bishop’s House, Musanze, Rwanda
Why you need to make a stay at The Bishop’s House
- 25 minute drive to the Volcanoes National Park making it the perfect location for Gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Golden Monkeys Trekking, birding, hiking and other cultural experiences
- Packed breakfast for guests doing the gorilla trekking
- Walking distance to Musanze Town and the famous Musanze Market (we offer guided tours)
- Nine luxury rooms And One tour leader room all with hand crafted four-poster beds with a picturesque view of the majestic mountain range
- Spacious modern bathroom facilities with hot water
- Spacious lobby and dining room
- Five and six course table d’hote menu inclusive of drinks i.e. soft drinks, local beers and house wine
- Large manicured gardens home to a variety of bird species
- Secure neighborhood in which to go for a run or enjoy a walk (we offer the services of our professional guide on walking tours)
- 24-hour reception, same-day laundry service, 24-hour security
- DSTV and Wi-Fi in all the rooms and public spaces
- Well stocked reading room with a perfect view of the Volcanic mountain range
Having visited Volcanoes National Park and you have had a great moment, we recommend visiting make a wildlife safari to Akagera National Park with a boat safari on Lake Ihema for amazing aquatic animals at the shore of the Lake. In Akagera Game Lodge, great safari accommodation facilities including the luxury Magashi camp is ready to for you, visitors with a lower budget can spend a night at Ruzizi Tented Camp, a moderate facility inside Akagera