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Type: Boutique Hotel

Summary: An eco-friendly boutique hotel in Rwanda's capital city

Feature: An activity programme showcases the vibrancy of Kigali

Rooms: Eleven rooms

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Nearest airport: Kigali International Airport

Transfer: The Retreat by Heaven is approximately 20 minutes by private car transfer from Kigali International Airport.

Luxury Holidays At The Retreat by Heaven

The Retreat by Heaven is the first entirely eco-friendly, solar-powered resort in the Rwandan capital city of Kigali. The luxury boutique hotel’s eleven rooms feature locally-crafted and sustainable wood furniture, private patios and local accents, built around a central swimming pool. A charming organic restaurant, well-equipped gym, yoga and meditation sessions, and spa treatments are also yours to enjoy, allowing you to rejuvenate and relax before or after your Rwandan adventure. Ensuring you get the very most of your time in Kigali, bespoke experiences – from arts and crafts and cycling, to volunteering at local projects - can be arranged from The Retreat.

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Why The Retreat by Heaven is so special...

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Hotel Experiences

Showcasing the vibrancy and culture of Kigali, The Retreat offers its own carefully curated programme of activities that focus on art, food, the great outdoors and the local community. Activities include cycling with a professional, weaving baskets at a local women’s art centre, enjoying lunch with a local Rwandan family, and tours of the city’s highlights – including the harrowing Genocide Memorial. There is also plenty to choose from at the hotel itself - including cookery classes, local dance lessons and banana wine making.

Hotel Experiences at The Retreat by Heaven

Spa Breaks

Perfect for after a long flight or time spent trekking in Rwanda’s National Parks, the spa offers skincare, beauty and massage treatments, as well as a whirlpool and sauna. Private or group yoga sessions can be arranged in the gardens, while a spacious gym features state-of-the-art Technogym equipment and free weights, while flaunting lovely garden views.

Spa Breaks at The Retreat by Heaven
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Accommodation and Dining Experiences

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Overview

Overview

Eleven air-conditioned rooms across two categories feature sustainable furniture, artisan crafts and accents that are distinctly Rwandan. Peaked ceilings and private patios provide plenty of space, while bathrooms feature indoor and outdoor rain showers. Other amenities include flat-screen TVs with premium channels, purified water, mini bars and tea/coffee set ups.

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The charming wooden Fusion Restaurant serves exciting and innovative menus of farm-to-table cuisine, inspired by Italy, Mauritius and Morocco, as well as dedicated wellness menus and refreshing cocktails.
 

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Currency

Rwandan Franc

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Voltage

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Climate

The tropical climate of Kigali means that temperatures remain fairly steady (above 20C) throughout the year. June and July are the driest months, while April experience the most rain.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways direct from London Heathrow to Entebbe and Nairobi.
Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Via Qatar with Qatar Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.
Onward connecting flights with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair Express and Air Uganda from Entebbe to Kigali. Kenya Airways and Rwandair Express from Nairobi to Kigali.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Entebbe and Nairobi: 8 hours, 25 minutes.
Onward connecting flights from Entebbe to Kigali: 1 hour, 20 minutes.
From Nairobi to Kigali: 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Kigali Genocide Memorial

Moving, meaningful and promoting peace, the Kigali Genocide museum is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the Rwandan Genocide of 1994. Educate yourself about this harrowing historical event as you browse several exhibitions, alongside a dedicated children’s memorial and beautiful gardens. A small shop sells high-quality arts and crafts that have been custom made for the Kigali Genocide Memorial by a local cooperative made up of widows of the Genocide.

Kigali Genocide Memorial
Art and Culture

Kigali is an artistic and vibrant city with several photography centres, art galleries and artisan studios. Dedicated art tours incorporate public art, traditional dance and drumming, as well as an opportunity to meet with the city’s contemporary artists, learning more about their trade through interactive workshops.

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