Gorilla's Nest Location: Parc National de Volcans Unrated (approx 3-star) Gorillas Nest Lodge is located 2 km west of the Kinigi Park Headquarters. The lodge is in a lovely rural setting and ideally situated to the park headquarters for each mornings registration process. There is no electricity in Kinigi, so the lodge operates a generator. Rooms are comfortable but smallish and most are brick built in a circle with a central garden. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Hotel Novotel Location: Kigali, Rwanda Rating: 3-star The Novotel Kigali Umubano is located 5 km from the centre of Kigali atop one of the many hills that make up the city. The hotel features a bar and restaurant, various leisure facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness, aerobics, sauna and tennis court. There is also a bank, several shops and parking on site. Safe deposit box in room, satellite/cable colour TV, telephone, WiFi wireless internet. [CLICK on photo for more information]