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“The road to Kinigi …Escape the monotony of lockdown and curfews .. spend a long weekend
with two nights and two full days at the quirky secret botanical gardens of Villa Gorilla
nestled in the foothills of Rwanda’s majestic Virunga Mountains.
The Secret Gardens at Villa Gorilla is a affordable charming boutique guest house
with beautiful flora and fauna dotting our grounds and incredible sweeping views
of the Virungas - whose profiles are constantly changing, bathed in the light of early morning,
mid day sun, swirling clouds and dusk as the sun sets.
Magical and mysterious - a place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Escape the monotony of lockdown for the weekend and come stay in one of our six charming Afro-centric ensuite Villas, right in the heart of rustic Kinigi in the Northern Musanze District.
Fresh mountain air, lots of space for social distancing… unplug from the world and the internet for the weekend, wake up to magical views of the sun rising over Virungas - sit on the veranda, read a book, write in your journal, warm up by one of our roaring firepits, enjoying a crafted cocktail and hors d’oeuvres, before embarking on a farm to table dinner experience conjured up by our world renowned husband wife team of chefs, who have traveled the world perfecting global tastes and recipes that suit everyone from a strict vegan to a hungry carnivore. Our Chefs scour the local markets for the freshest ingredients, then add seasonings and spices imported from all over the world to create amazing meals sure to tempt your palate. Enjoy your dinner by the fire while listening to Rwandan storytelling or seated on the Veranda, both overlooking the sweeping Volcanic ranges. Be welcomed to our secret gardens with a lively dance performance by an energetic talented local dance troupe keeping the traditions alive while working to support their schooling and competitions.
While visiting the secret Gardens at Villa Gorilla here in rustic Kinigi, we offer a wide variety of activities ranging from local village walks and visits, including to the indigenous Pygmy people, said to be the first inhabitants of this area of Rwanda - experiencing life as they do and enjoying their village.
Right down the road from us there is a very special local Rwandan Arts Center that we have partnered with to offer you a choice of experiences while also helping the local community - …learn to hand craft baskets the traditional way, enjoy the beauty of paintings, carvings and handicrafts for sale from Kinigi artisans of all ages…visit a local beekeeper and try Kinigi honey… try your hand at carving a Gorilla … Learn how to prepare a local lunch from Kinigi women. Learn how to make banana beer (extra fee)…. Have you ever wanted to learn African drumming or traditional Rwandan dance - both are incredible experiences that we can offer during your stay. .. That’s just some of many options available while on your weekend escape to the secret gardens of Villa Gorilla.
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