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Outdoor dining terrace at Kataza House with panoramic views of Virunga Mountains and hanging lanterns
Kataza House
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A luxurious eco-villa bordering the magnificent Volcanoes National Park
Kataza House is a luxurious eco-villa located next to Rwanda’s iconic Volcanoes National Park. Kataza House is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers stunning views of the Virunga Mountains. Guests can enjoy activities such as gorilla and golden monkey trekking, cooking classes, wine tasting and visits to nearby local villages. Kataza also offers cultural tours into the city of Kigali, with the option to visit the sombering Genocide memorial museum. With its own extensive food garden, Kataza also offers a farm-to-table experience thanks to its extensive onsite garden, which champions seasonal produce and uplifts the local community.
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Kataza House
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8An unparalleled modern African homestead crafted on the precise edge of the Volcanoes National Park rainforest. Conceived to offer groups and multi-generational families absolute privacy and freedom, the villa's architecture flows across striking local volcanic stonework, hand-fired terracotta tiles, and custom woven bamboo ceilings. The layout includes a central, palatial shared master lounge, open-concept indoor and outdoor dining rooms, an interactive show kitchen, an underground boutique wine cellar, a state-of-the-art media cinema room, a fully-equipped private fitness center, and a dedicated post-trek mudroom. The sleeping configurations are masterfully split into 4 independent luxury suites: a primary Master Wing boasting its own cozy fireplace alcove and a smaller personal heated plunge pool, a secondary Junior Master layout, and two additional deluxe twin/double suites. Each room showcases floor-to-ceiling glass panel windows framing the soaring Virunga Volcanoes. Booking includes a completely private villa staff complement, private field guide, dedicated private 4x4 vehicle, and a 24/7 personal estate chef.
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Kataza House
4•8An unparalleled modern African homestead crafted on the precise edge of the Volcanoes National Park rainforest. Conceived to offer groups and multi-generational families absolute privacy and freedom, the villa's architecture flows across striking local volcanic stonework, hand-fired terracotta tiles, and custom woven bamboo ceilings. The layout includes a central, palatial shared master lounge, open-concept indoor and outdoor dining rooms, an interactive show kitchen, an underground boutique wine cellar, a state-of-the-art media cinema room, a fully-equipped private fitness center, and a dedicated post-trek mudroom. The sleeping configurations are masterfully split into 4 independent luxury suites: a primary Master Wing boasting its own cozy fireplace alcove and a smaller personal heated plunge pool, a secondary Junior Master layout, and two additional deluxe twin/double suites. Each room showcases floor-to-ceiling glass panel windows framing the soaring Virunga Volcanoes. Booking includes a completely private villa staff complement, private field guide, dedicated private 4x4 vehicle, and a 24/7 personal estate chef.
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Facilities
The below facilities are available at this stay:
- Bar / Lounge
- Spa
- Children's play area
- WIFI
- Laundry service
- Gym
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
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