Foothill Farms in Musanze
Foothill farms in Musanze is the thriving mountainous community of small farmers and ranchers here in the Virunga mountains chain (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga, and Muhabura) within its boundaries. The people around Musanze are excited about the fertility of the land that favors the growth of their crops. Book Now
The government through cooperative and local chiefs works in partnership with farmers and ranchers to build and strengthen the local food systems in Musanze and Rwanda at large.
The Foothill farm cooperatives have been dedicated to supporting the local agricultural community and helping it to grow and thrive through a variety of educational and community-building programs with help of government and NGOs.
In the last decade, local agriculture has made a comeback due to a burgeoning local food movement and renewed interest in farming and ranching. Many small-scale, diversified farms produce high-quality dry beans, potatoes, maize, rice, cassava flour, maize flour, fruits, and vegetables. Local ranches raise cattle, sheep, goats, and a variety of poultry for local consumption.
Foothill farms in Musanze have improved the long-term sustainability and economic viability of small-scale farms and ranches in the foothills. The practical training in four areas: production, marketing, risk, and business management.
The strategic location of Musanze has improved the standard of living for many farmers and made it attractive to tourism, business, and agriculture, with notably fertile land in the surrounding region.
The district is home to most of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes national park. This makes it the most popular tourist destination in the country.
Musanze is a district in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Its capital city is Ruhengeri, the fourth largest town in Rwanda and is poised to be one of Rwanda’s major cities and is home to most of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes national park. This makes it the most popular tourist destination in the country.
Set at an altitude of 1,850m, the city is a convenient base for gorilla tracking in Rwanda. For those keen to stay closer to the edge of the Volcanoes National Park, there are various boutique lodges along its fringes with spectacular views and a more rural setting.
Musanze is a hassle-free and buzzing city, with plenty of choices for eating out, ATMs to withdraw cash, vibrant nightlife, markets, and artisanal trades.
Excursions from Musanze include a guided tour of the underground Musanze caves, bicycle tours, and a chance to meet the Rwandan cycling team at the Africa Rising Cycling Centre, the Buhanga Eco-Park, and the little-known lakes of Karago, Burera, and Ruhondo. Guests seeking to explore more of Rwanda country can opt to visit Nyungwe forest, famous for chimpanzee safaris in Rwanda. The canopy walk in Rwanda is done here and is the most exciting experience giving you a bird’s eye view of this pristine forest.
