Ken Barham Guest House also referred to as EAR Ken Barham Guest House was named after Bishop Ken Barham, opened in 2019, the Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Cyangugu, and is about 24 kilometers away from Nyungwe Forest National Park. This simple and budget-friendly Guesthouse is therefore a stone’s throw away from the western exit of Rwanda’s main chimpanzee trekking destination.
Ken Barham Guest House Rooms and Amenities
Ken Barham Guest House’s rooms are fully equipped with a private bathroom, a private balcony in some rooms, and stunning Garden views from other rooms.
Ken Barham Guest House
The Single Room with a Balcony has one single comfortable bed, a private bathroom (with a shower, a sink, clean towels, and free toiletries), and a seat.
The Standard Twin Room features two comfy beds, a private bathroom, storage space, a seat, and many others.
Ken Barham’s Double room with Garden View has a balcony, a private bathroom (with a shower, a bath, a bidet, a toilet, hair dryer, a bathrobe, clean towels, and slippers), a terrace with Garden views, a flat-screen Television, a coffee/tea maker, a comfortable Queen Bed, complimentary Wi-Fi, and storage space.
Other Ken Barham Guest House facilities and services
Free Wi-Fi is provide at Ken Barham Guesthouse, in addition to Car and Bike hire. Interestingly, the area is known for offering unforgettable cycling tours.
There’s a restaurant at Ken Barham Guesthouse serving American and African cuisines with vegan/vegetarian and Dairy-free meal options where required.
Guests here enjoy free and secured parking during their stay.
For visitors looking forward to relaxing after a long day of exploring Nyungwe Forest National Park, there is a fully-stocked Bar that serves cold and warm alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (spirits, beers, wines, whiskeys, cocktails, Lime water, and Sodas among others).
Activities to enjoy while staying at Ken Barham Guesthouse
Ken Barham Guest House’s beautiful verdant Gardens are home to over 40 bird species but the frequent visitors are the Fawn-breasted waxbill, Black and white Casqued Hornbill, African Dusky Flycatcher, and Ross Turaco among others.
Thanks to this Guesthouse’s beautiful location, guests can easily access Nyungwe Forest National Park, especially if you are interested in hiking to the Ndambarare waterfalls as well as the numerous birding trails. With a visit to Nyungwe Forest National Park, there are also options for choosing a chimpanzee trek in Rwanda, canopy walks, tea plantation tours, and many others.
Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s largest Lake is only one hour’s drive from Ken Barham Guesthouse hence making it possible for guests to enjoy the Lake’s water sports/Adventures such as boat/canoe rides, kayaking, birding, and others.