8.1 · Very good23 reviews
- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.5 out of 10, at NR11.
Unique Location Cozy Accommodation Exceptional Amenities
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What this place offers
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Japanese garden
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Rooms
8.1
Very good
Rated 8.1 out of 10 by 23 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.5
- Service9.0
- Location8.5
- Rooms7.5
- Amenities8.0
- Value8.4
- Food & drink8.0
Guests mention
Great viewsHelpful staff
EmmiFinlandA super budget-friendly option in Kibuye with huge “tent house”, amazing views and a lovely staff!
Located a bit outside of the town center but still ideally so to take scenery walks covering beautiful sights of Lake Kivu and the loop around the town. I was surprised of the size of my “room”, it was sort of a tent but…
JoelUnited KingdomThe views are nice all around. The location is very good , at walking distance to the lake.
The staff were great always ready to help. They set up a nice wood fire outside for us to chill. The included breakfast was…
NicolasBelgiumEverything was fine and the team is extremely nice. The view is astonishing. Breakfast and restaurant is vary good (best fish curry ever).
There was no hot water for shower (under repair during our 5 day stay).
Be…
Ana RitaDKOkay
Great views. Fair price.
There was very little hot water. There was no privacy between the toilet and the rooms inside the tent, as the walls didnt go all the way up to the ceiling. The wifi didnt work in the tents.
KamilaCzech RepublicNice experience
Super experience in this tent. Luxuriously equipped. Super view of the volcano from the restaurant. Excellent food. Friendly service.
There were 5 of us. There was no option for 1 three bedroom tent on Booking. Only 2…
ValentinaColombiaThe place is nice, but I had $140 stolen from my bag while it was in my tent—either during breakfast or when I wasn’t th
The property is very nice, the view is amazing.
I got robbed of $140 from my bag, it either happened during breakfast or when I wasn’t around. When I asked the receptionist about security cameras, she couldn’t have cared…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
NR11, Gitesi
Guests rate the location 8.5 out of 10 — very good.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Mzinga Retreat
What time is check-in and check-out at Mzinga Retreat?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Mzinga Retreat allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Mzinga Retreat?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
How do I book Mzinga Retreat?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Mzinga Retreat?
NR11, Gitesi.
Other places we book in Gitesi
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
