Property Amenities
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Available throughout the property
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Toilet paper
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A family-friendly atmosphere
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Free private parking
Overview
Bonnie’s Homestay in Musanze is a welcoming, family-run accommodation located in the heart of Rwanda’s adventure capital, just minutes from Volcanoes National Park, the home of mountain gorilla trekking. This cozy, women-led homestay offers travelers an authentic Rwandan living experience filled with warmth, culture, and community connection.
Guests enjoy clean, comfortable rooms, delicious home-cooked Rwandan meals, and peaceful garden spaces—including our famous avocado tree. Staying at Bonnie’s Homestay means becoming part of the family: cook traditional dishes together, join storytelling evenings, learn local customs, and explore Musanze like a true insider.
With its convenient location, the homestay is the perfect base for gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, Twin Lakes hikes, cultural village tours, caves, waterfalls, and Musanze city walks. Bonnie personally guides many of these experiences, sharing deep knowledge of Rwanda’s culture, history, and landscapes.
Every stay supports women’s empowerment, community development, and sustainable tourism through the growing Bonnie’s Homestay Network.
Bonnie’s Homestay is ideal for families, solo travelers, volunteers, digital nomads, culture lovers, and adventure seekers looking for a safe, warm, and meaningful stay in Musanze.
Highlights
- Family Environment: Guests stay with Bonnie's welcoming family, including her two young sons, and become part of the family
- Interactive Experiences: The homestay offers hands-on activities, such as cooking traditional Rwandan dishes (like imvange and akabenzi), learning local customs, and playing traditional games like igisoro
- Community Connection: The experience focuses on connecting deeply with local life, traditions, and people, with opportunities to attend community activities or learn Rwandan drumming and dancing
- Sleep in comfortable rooms and savor home-cooked Rwandan meals, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Proximity to Volcanoes National Park: The homestay is a short drive from the park, making it an ideal base for gorilla and golden monkey trekking
- Guided Tours: Bonnie, a local tour guide, helps arrange and often personally guides various activities
- Perfect for families, solo travelers, photographers, and anyone seeking a meaningful blend of wildlife adventure and cultural immersion in Rwanda
