Sambora Kinigi

Dream-like stay, with amazing staff. Their kindness, ready to serve and attention to details made our trip very speciak.

My husband and I loved staying at Sambora! The location was beautiful and close to Volcanoes National Park. The food was excellent and the cottage was quiet and clean. However the best part was the staff, they will go above and beyond to make your stay special. We really enjoyed talking with Kristen and Bonheur. (I wish I could remember everyone's name!) We are planning on coming back in the future with our family but for a longer stay.

Wow! What an incredible stay at Sambora Kinigi. Every single detail was well thought out to ensure that we had a special and personalized experience. We came as two families of four people each. We had several dietary restrictions, but the chef managed to work around them and still five is gourmet, farm to table meals. Each staff member worked hard to never say no. Seriously - service is their name and they delivered big time! Our laundry was pressed and cleaned when we needed it. Our shoes were cleaned and ready to go quickly after two excursions. The staff made us snacks to take while we gorilla trekked. The masseuse was available at inconvenient times to make sure we got our complimentary massage. Even with chilly temps, our rooms had heaters and hot water containers to keep our beds toasty at night. Turn down service multiple times a day. The kindness showed across the board was so memorable, and there is nothing about this place that we didn't like! Definitely consider a stay here!!!

Kai and the staff are so welcoming and amazing. The lodge is beautiful and comfortable and so convenient to Volcanoes National Park. The food is delicious and we also had a fantastic massage in the beautiful spa after 24 hours of traveling. So many wonderful extras—they repaired our broken suitcase zipper, laundered our clothes and cleaned our muddy boots after trekking. Basically the staff just spoiled us and we didn’t want to leave!

We booked the whole lodge for exclusive use for a friends birthday - hugely recommend doing this! The whole experience was amazing! Delicious tea on arrival, excellent selection of wines and beers, some of the nicest food I’ve tasted in Rwanda, and fab massage from ‘magic hands’! The lounge, rooms and massage room are well appointed with stylish touches and open fires. The staff could not be more helpful. The views are stunning.

I stayed at Sambora Lodge, in Sabiyino House, for 3 nights. Sambora is a wonderful location in lush countryside, close to the Volcanoes National Park and the Dian Fossey Ellen Generes Reseach Centre. The Lodge and grounds are beautifully presented and maintained. The garden is quiet, lush, private and secure, with trees, lawn and flowering plants. It includes an attractive bbq area. The accommodation houses are very private and not seen from each other. Each has it's own setting and terrace amongst the lush trees and plants. They are cozy and thoughtfully furnished with natural materials and contemporary Rwandan style. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was large, stylish and had good plumbing and hot water. The wood fire was lit each evening. Each has good wifi. The service is attentive, professional and friendly, melting into the background when not needed, but always available. I very much enjoyed the all inclusive stay and the exceptional and original cuisine, prepared on site and served in a finely presented and contemporary dinning room, with a log fire and well stocked bar. Special food requirements are well understood. Dining is in English countryhouse style at a single table, reflecting the owner's English background. With just 6 bedrooms, expanding to 8, and discerning guests from around the world, conversation is vibrant and adds to the experience. Services such as massage and local guided birdwatching and cultural walks in a mosaic of woodland and traditional fields and pathways enrich the visit. These can be guided in English, French or Kinyarwandan and can be designed to meet the expectations of the guests. A hotel car is available. My visit was a real retreat in a wonderful setting, the best place I have stayed in Rwanda. I would certainly return and recommend it to other visitors.