Red Rocks Backpackers

Red Rocks Backpackers offers a unique cultural and eco-friendly experience in Rwanda. It provides a variety of accommodations, from camping to private rooms, and is committed to sustainable tourism. In 2020, Red Rocks Backpacker became a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI), led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Tourism Organization (WTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Read about our commitments online.

Locations: Red Rocks Rwanda & Amahoro Guest House

Guests can choose to stay at either Red Rocks Rwanda or Amahoro Guest House. Amahoro is located downtown, while Red Rocks is a bit outside the city, offering a quieter, nature-filled environment.

Accommodations

We offer a variety of stays, including camping tents and guest house rooms. There are two double rooms and four twin rooms, which can also be booked as singles. Bathroom facilities are shared, with warm water available.

Guests can enjoy a fully stocked bar and a local restaurant serving authentic Rwandan cuisine.

Cultural Experiences

The ultimate Rwandan intercultural exchange includes:

Local coffee tours

Basket weaving

Local banana brewing

Language lessons in Kinyarwanda and Swahili

Traditional dance lessons

Cultural meals

Volunteer opportunities with local schools, clinics, and development projects

Excursions to see endangered mountain gorillas

Volcano climbing

Nature exploration with local guides

Facilities

Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner

Bar service

Internet access, including Wi-Fi

Games, books, and magazines

Guest lounge with TV and DVDs

Beautiful relaxing garden

Gift shop

Travel desk (safaris, transfers, day tours, accommodation, trekking)

Accommodation Prices

There are options to suit all budgets:

Camping: $10 per night (shared bathrooms)

Private room: $30 per person per night (shared bathroom, includes cooked breakfast)

Accommodation Details

Camping

Beautiful grassy garden

Plenty of shade

Shared flush toilets and hot showers

Use your own tent the price on this site includes camping with bedding.

Private Room

Small, clean rooms

Choice of one double bed or two single bunk beds

6-foot-6-inch inner sprung mattress

Bedding included (cotton sheets, blanket, pillow)

Shared flush toilets and hot showers These rooms are small and budget-friendly, ideal for those who just need a place to sleep while enjoying the surroundings.

Airport Pickup and Early Check-in

We recommend that guests arriving from the airport use our pickup service. After booking, we will send a confirmation and request flight details or taxi arrangements.

For those arriving late at night or early in the morning, we suggest booking the room for the previous night, as check-in is normally at 12:00 PM.