Peakspot Kinigi is a charming, quiet, private, and budgeted accommodation facility located very close to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Have a comfortable stay for your Rwanda gorilla trek to Volcanoes. The outstandingly cozy Peakspot Kinigi remains one of the visitors’ favorite and must-stay affordable lodges around the park and it is a few minutes (20-25) drive from the starting point (Kinigi Park Headquarters) for gorilla trekking adventures. Known as the “Jewel of the Virunga”, this independently-owned Lodge sits on over 6 acres of the beautiful and well-manicured area along the edge of forested Volcanoes National Park thus providing a unique natural environment that isn’t provided at other popular accommodation facilities.
Peakspot is verdant with stunning local flora that attracts a plethora of beautiful bird species and wildlife especially primates hence providing guests with free sightings in the comfort of their rooms.
Rooms and amenities at Peakspot Kinigi
There are 5 stone Bungalows at Peakspot Camp Kinigi and of these, one is a family cottage, two are double Bungalows and two are Single Bungalows. Each of these Stone Bungalows has incredibly colored furnishings, locally-made and procured handicrafts, and textiles from the surrounding local community. They also feature a comfortable bed/s with clean and fresh linen and pillows, and an en-suite bathroom (with cold/hot running water for showers, a flush toilet, free toiletries, clean and fresh towels, and slippers).
Besides the Bungalows, guests are also provided the option of Camping in the lush gardens, and with this option, you can bring your own Tent or rent from the property. For Camping, guests have access to clean bathrooms (with showers and flush toilets).
Key facilities and services at Peakspot Kinigi
The main Lodge area has a Lounge area with a fireplace for relaxing. Three-course dinners are served from the comfort of the cozy restaurant (found in the main Lodge area), where guests get to interact with friends and family at dinner time while sharing their experiences from the gorilla trekking tours or any other activities in Volcanoes National Park.
The Peakspot Camp Garden has chairs thus making it possible for guests to enjoy outdoor meals or relax while taking in the cool ambiance and watching lots of birds that visit from time to time.
At Peakspot Kinigi guests can enjoy thrilling evenings by an open fireplace accompanied by entertainment from the Intore Dance Troupe and BBQ.
There is a well-stocked Bar at Peakspot Kinigi with some of your favorite drinks such as cocktails, local and imported beers, spirits, Wines, Champagne, and soft drinks.
Free Wi-Fi is provided to Peakspot guests. There is also a gift shop and if you are interested in buying some Rwandan souvenirs such as hats, T-shirts, and others, this would be a perfect chance for you.
Activities/attractions close to the Lodge
Peakspot Kinigi is only a 20-25 minute drive from the Kinigi Park Headquarters, hence most guests that stay here are the ones visiting Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, Volcano climbing/hiking, and bird watching especially when interested in spotting Albertine Rift endemics, hiking to the Dian Fossey Gravesite, Golden monkey tracking, and touring the Gorilla Guardian Village.