Family-friendly safari Lodges are important at any destination. Family safaris are increasing as many desire to go on holiday with their beloved family members.
Rwanda is an outstanding family safari destination. The country is diverse, with several family-friendly activities one can engage in while on safari. These activities are best executed while staying at exclusive, family-friendly safari lodges. Below are our top picks from the different Rwanda Safari destinations.
Akagera Game Lodge
Akagera Game Lodge is located in the southern sector of Akagera National Park. The Park is Rwanda’s only savanna destination home to the Big Five Mammals and other safari animals, including giraffes and Elands. Akagera is the most Family-friendly safari destination in Rwanda and exploring is more enjoyable with a stay at Akagera Game Lodge.
It has 60 rooms and suites, a swimming pool, a bar and restaurant, and a conference center. 27 of the 60 rooms are standard with en-suite bathrooms. They are spacious with king-size beds, food and beverage facilities with a coffee/tea maker, a Mini Bar, and a refrigerator.
The 29 balcony rooms on the first floor have a view of the pool and Lake Ihema. Other room categories include two family suites and one presidential suite. Akagera Game Lodge can conveniently accommodate groups, including families on Rwanda tour adventures to the park.
While at the lodge, you can engage in several activities, including game drives, birding tours, boat cruises, and Tennis.
Bishops House
The Bishops House is an intimate, family-friendly safari lodge near Volcanoes National Park. It has ten luxury spacious rooms with incredible views of the Virunga Mountains. Each room has hot water flow, access to WIFI, a Television, and several other essential amenities.
The lodge has a gym, swimming pool, and Yoga grounds ideal for wellness travel experiences. You can also keep yourself informed by exploring the book editions in the lodge’s reading room.
Volcanoes National Park is most famous for mountain gorilla trekking, which has an age limit. Individuals 15 years and above are allowed to trek to the rare apes. Families that meet this age requirement and prefer an exclusive family-friendly safari lodge can opt for the Bishops House.
Birding, guided walks, and a Musanze town tour are other activities you can engage in while staying at the lodge.
Mantis Kivu Marina Bay
Mantis Kivu Marina Bay is situated in Southwestern Rwanda along Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s largest water body. The Lodge is luxurious, with views of Lake Kivu and the hilly landscapes of the southern province.
Mantis Kivu Marina Bay’s exclusive location makes it an ideal Rwanda Family safari getaway destination. A journey to the resort takes you through the impressive landscapes, tea plantations, and Nyungwe Forest. This drive alone is adventurous and prepares you for more adventures to come.
Mantis Kivu Marina Bay has different room categories, including standard rooms, deluxe rooms, and a presidential suite. These have views of the gardens, pool and the lake. The lodge has recreational activities ideal for families. Notable ones include kayaking, cycling, a kid’s playroom, and a swimming pool with a children’s pool.
Mantis Kivu Marina Bay is ideal to base from when exploring Nyungwe Forest for chimpanzee trekking, birding, and other guided walks.
Ingagi ParkView Lodge
Ingagi ParkView Lodge is located at the foothills of the Volcanoes National Park. The lodge’s name, Ingagi, was derived from Kinyarwanda, meaning gorilla. This gorilla lodge, therefore, presents you with an opportunity to explore Volcanoes National Park on Family-friendly safari adventures.
It is eco-friendly and was constructed using sustainable local materials that blend in with the ecosystem. Each of the lodge’s cottages has a private veranda and large windows that offer uninterrupted views of the Virunga mountains.
The Kwisanga Family Villa comprises king-size double beds and can accommodate up to 4 people. It has provisions for hot and cold showers, writing desks, a massage room, a Yoga area, and a private kitchen. Other deluxe rooms at the lodge are equally great and family-friendly. Ingagi is among the fairly priced luxury family-friendly safari lodges in Rwanda.
Paradise Malahide
Paradise Malahide is a family-friendly safari resort in Gisenyi on the northern shores of Lake Kivu. It is a perfect place to visit on a Rwanda family safari and beach holiday. The resort’s location along the lake gives impressive views of the Lake and nearby islands.
Bungalows at Paradise Malahide were built using local materials that blend with nature. Each is spacious and self-contained, with cold and hot water showers. Paradise Malahide is perfect for wellness travel given its location.
Wellness activities you can engage in include sunbathing, spa treatment, yoga, and hikes to the nearby community.
The year is ending, and this is the best time to book your family safari holiday to Rwanda. For open savanna experiences, you can visit Kenya’s Masai Mara and Amboseli National Park. The two Kenya destinations have all inclusive family-friendly safari lodges suitable for all. Tanzania is also big on safari with the Serengeti wildebeest migration the most iconic.
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