UMUGANO BOTANICAL GARDEN Ltd is a women-led eco-tourism company founded in 2021 and registered in Rwanda as a private limited company. We design and deliver sustainable tourism and wellness experiences that protect nature, celebrate culture, and create inclusive economic opportunities for communities surrounding Nyungwe National Park and the Lake Kivu region. The company places strong emphasis on women’s economic empowerment, local sourcing, and community participation, particularly within the Kinyaga and Bukunzi cultural zones. Our approach blends eco-friendly accommodation, wellness retreats, nature and adventure tourism, and authentic cultural experiences, offering visitors meaningful connections with Rwanda’s landscapes and people, while ensuring long-term environmental and social impact.
To promote sustainable tourism by delivering eco-friendly lodging and wellness experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit, while actively supporting biodiversity conservation and community development in Rwanda.
To become a leading eco-tourism destination in East Africa, recognized for environmental excellence, cultural authenticity, and positive community impact.
Yoga and meditation retreats, nature-based healing programs, mindfulness and stress-reduction packages, and holistic spa therapies using organic and locally sourced products, including treatments from the thermal waters (Amashyuza) of Bugarama.
Welcome to UMUGANO BOTANICAL GARDEN Ltd, a women-led eco-tourism company founded on the belief that tourism should protect nature, celebrate culture, and uplift communities. Since 2021, we have been committed to delivering sustainable eco-tourism and wellness experiences that create meaningful connections between visitors and Rwanda’s rich natural and cultural heritage, particularly around Nyungwe National Park and the Lake Kivu region. Through eco-friendly accommodation, wellness retreats, cultural immersion, and strong partnerships with local farmers, artisans, and guides, we ensure that our work supports biodiversity conservation, women’s empowerment, and inclusive community development. At UMUGANO, every experience is designed with care for the environment, respect for tradition, and a vision for long-term positive impact.
UMUGANO BOTANICAL GARDEN Ltd is a private limited company registered in Rwanda, offering transparent governance, limited liability, and flexibility for partnerships, equity, and debt financing.