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If you’re thinking of heading to Rwanda, why not book a stay at one of our ‘Discover Rwanda’ hostels? It’s win-win-win…
The Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel was opened in Kigali in 2010 by Sam Boarer, a member of Aegis Students who was organizing multi-week international student field trips to the country. He realized the cost of providing these groups with accommodation elsewhere made it practical to start a hostel for Aegis instead. Described by Lonely Planet as “Easily the most popular backpackers’ in Kigali,” and receiving consistently high ratings on TripAdvisor, this was the first youth hostel in the city.
It has since been joined by lodgings for travellers in two new locations: Discover Rwanda Kayonza Eco-Lodge, and Discover Rwanda Gisenyi Beach. Forming part of Aegis’ social enterprises in Rwanda, these all contribute to the sustainability of the organisation’s mission. You can find out more about them below.
The Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel boasts great value accommodation, a fun atmosphere, excellent customer service, and a wealth of information about what to see and do. It has a large garden overlooking Rwanda’s green hills, and is located in a quiet and secure area of Kacyiru, where the headquarters of Rwandan Government’s Ministries, embassies and the British High Commission are also situated. There are also a number of restaurants, hotels and bars in the neighbourhood.
Rooms are simple and clean, ranging from dormitories with bunk beds to twin and double rooms with en suite toilet and shower. There are also camping facilities in the Hostel’s grounds. Guest are provided with free Wi-Fi Internet and free breakfasts. The hostel also has a bar where you can be catered for at an affordable rate. With excellent transport links by bus, taxi or motorbike to the rest of the city, the Hostel is favoured by backpackers and by business travellers on a budget. All profits generated support the Aegis Trust’s work in Rwanda. Prices range from $10 to $50 per person per night. To find out more or book your stay, call the Hostel on +250 782 265 679 or click below.
Situated in Rwanda’s northwest, right by Lake Kivu’s palm-shaded sandy shores, Discover Rwanda Gisenyi Beach is an exciting addition to the growing chain of Discover Rwanda accommodation options around the country. Set in one of Rwanda’s oldest colonial buildings with unique architectural charm and a fantastic atmosphere, TripAdvisor currently ranks it first out of 11 B&Bs in Gisenyi, with rave reviews from guests.
Gisenyi’s most affordable quality accommodation, options range from camping, to dormitories, to twin, double or family en suite. Enjoy drinks, good food, fast Internet access and great service, all within easy reach of an array of water sports and other leisure activities. The perfect place to relax and take time out, all profits generated support the Aegis Trust’s work in Rwanda. Prices range from $16 to $50 per person per night. To find out more or book your stay, call Gisenyi Beach on +250 781 586 272 or click below.
Situated in Kayonza in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, this exciting social enterprise is the perfect place to discover rural Rwanda, go on safari, or volunteer with local community projects through the adjacent Women’s Opportunity Centre. Constructed with bricks made by KATWICO, a brick-making cooperative trained by Women for Women International, this eco-friendly lodge features solar-powered water heating systems, rainwater harvesting and composting toilets, making it a unique vacation stop-over en-route to Akagera National Park and Muhazi Scenic Lake.
If you’re camping, there are pitches available on site, or you can take advantage of the safari tents provided. We also have give affordable, cosy dormitories, each with four bunk beds, lockable wardrobes and mosquito nets. The site also offers facilities for conferences and training events, ideal if you’re looking to hold them in a tranquil location away from the bustle of Kigali.
The Women’s Opportunity Centre market and farm store is also a great place to purchase handcrafts and other products handmade by Rwandan women. A variety of African food dishes and drinks are available throughout the day and there are plenty of activities and trips you can join. From milking a cow to a boat trip on the Muhazi Scenic Lake, you will be sure to find something you like. All trips and activities directly support the women’s groups working at the centre. Profits from accommodation provision support the work of the Aegis Trust and Women for Women International.
Prices range from $17 to $50 per person per night. To find out more or book your stay, call Gisenyi Beach on +250 783 691 354 or click below.
Roddy Walsh, Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel guest
If you’re planning to visit Rwanda, we’d love to welcome you as a guest at one of our Discover Rwanda locations – whether in Kigali, Kayonza or at the beach in Gisenyi.
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