In 1994, during the 3-month campaign of genocide in Rwanda, tens of thousands of people sought refuge in churches and hotels around the country. In the capital city of Kigali, up to a thousand of those people were at the Hotel Des Mille Collines.
The story of the hotel, and the manager at that time, Paul Rusesabagina, formed the basis for the popular movie “Hotel Rwanda” starring Don Cheadle.
Hotel Des Mille Collines (Hotel of a Thousand Hills)
The hotel lobby.
Inside one of the guest rooms.
The poolside dining area. Kristin Luna and William, our driver, are sitting to the left.
Avocados are a popular starter (appetizer) in Rwanda.
Post-lunch tweeting on my BlackBerry Curve.
The Rwandan Franc features images of the endangered mountain gorilla.
The outdoor bar is a popular happy hour spot for tourists and expats in Kigali.
Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 66 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.
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Bobbi Lee Hitchon
Friday 14th of October 2011
It's still operating? I guess life has to go on and all of Rawanda was really affected by the tragedy. Interesting post.
Dave
Saturday 15th of October 2011
Yes, it's one of the nicest hotels in Kigali. I'm sure it took some time to clean it up and/or rennovate, but you'd never know now.
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Monday 6th of December 2010
Wonderful place! even food looks yummy.
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Dave
Monday 17th of May 2010
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Dave
Monday 17th of May 2010
Yes, the Nyungwe Lodge was the most luxurious accommodation I've ever experienced as an independent traveler.