Musanze is the largest district in the northern province of Rwanda, and it is the capital of Ruhengeri, which is also known as Musanze. It plays an important role in the tourism industry in Rwanda and is where Volcanoes National Park is located .

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The most mountainous part of Rwanda is Musanze, with dense vegetation, and it’s most commonly known for the great mountain gorillas and the endemic golden monkeys. Musanze Caves are the most visited district in Rwanda, boosting an extraordinary holiday adventure.

Musanze Caves also confine the biggest and most gigantic volcanoes in a national park that acts as home to five of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga chain of volcanoes. These include Gahinga, Muhabura, Sabyinyo, Karisimbi, and Bisoke, with amazing peak views that are so exciting. check this recommended gorilla trekking tour 

The Musanze caves act as a geological treat, covering 2km with lush green vegetation and accommodating many bats in that region, which is good for adventurers to explore and also very nice for photography.

The afternoon is also good for canoeing down the river, where the apes play and rest in a tranquil environment with Rwanda's country side's exciting view that is breathtaking and has once-in-a lifetime opportunities to offer.

These caves result from volcanic activity where different lavas flew 65 million years ago to form the Albertine Rift Valley. These caves cover 2 kilometers of underground space.

The caves are quiet and cold, with streams of water flowing slowly out of the rock ceiling and down the rocky holes beneath the cave floors. Exploring this site usually takes one to two hours. While exploring these caves, one must walk for two kilometers through dark tunnels filled with hard rocks.

There is maximum silence inside the caves, which is only interrupted by flying bats, human echoes, and whispers. Visitors may need helmets, gloves, a strong torch, a boost, and head caps to maneuver through the various tunnels in the caves.

After the Musanze Caves visit, one can still enjoy a cultural experience with the local tribes staying near the Musanze Caves. While with the locals in their communal centers, tourists can learn how to make arrows and bows locally. Hunting tools, hand basket weaving, known as ‘’Agaseke iin Kinyarwanda, local beer making using bananas, harvesting, and honey production, among others.

1. The Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel is just located near Ruhengeri Airport, which makes it easy to access both Musanze and Volcanoes national parks, offering amazing hospitality services.

2. Jack Hannah’s Cottage: This cottage was built to focus on luxury travelers located in Musanze. It offers large self-contained rooms, among many others.

Exploring the Musanze caves in Rwanda is among the latest adventure additions on the menu for many tourists going to Rwanda. Musanze Caves are best visited throughout the year and allow the local communities to showcase and sell their art and crafts and demonstrate their traditions, cultures, and rich history to tourists.