Hotel Safari Gate

Hotels
7.9 (244 reviews)
6176/A Avenue du Large, Kabondo , Bujumbura , bi

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Slow service
Food quality issues
Noise from nearby church

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Some guests found the property quite clean, while others noted issues with maintenance.
Service
8.48
Guests praised the helpful and friendly staff throughout their stay.
Location
8.52
The location is consistently highlighted as very good, especially near the lake.
Room Quality
7.97
Rooms were generally comfortable, though some had minor issues.
Amenities
8
Amenities such as the pool and rooftop bar were appreciated, despite some drawbacks.
Value for Money
7.96
The hotel offers good value considering the location and services.
Food and Beverage
7.01
Food received mixed reviews, with some guests finding it bland and slow.
Overall Experience
7.78
While there were some negative points, the overall sentiment remains positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 01:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Diverse Amenities

Located just 500 meters from Musee Vivant in Bujumbura, Hotel Safari Gate offers a premium stay experience. The hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a beautiful garden for guests to unwind.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation

Indulge in a culinary journey with African and local dishes at the on-site restaurant, or sip on cocktails at the bar. The shared lounge provides a cozy space to socialize, while the air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi ensure a comfortable stay.

Exceptional Service and Convenience

With multilingual staff fluent in English, French, and Swahili, guests can expect top-notch service round the clock. Additionally, the availability of a paid airport shuttle service adds to the convenience of staying at Hotel Safari Gate.

Book your stay now at Hotel Safari Gate for a memorable and relaxing experience!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 244 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 7.01
Overall Experience: 7.78
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Christoph-Samuel couple bi
6
War schön
Pros:

War ok

Cons:

Das Mückennetz war umständlich und nicht komplett schließend

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Urus spain solo_traveller es
6
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple ug
8
Comfortable stay during the day.
Pros:

Nice compound and breakfast area.

Cons:

Very many mosquitoes

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Eric solo_traveller tz
7
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Marcin solo_traveller pl
9
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Mariglen couple tr
1
Mecbur olduğunuz için kalacaksınız. Ama normal şartlarda kalkınmaz.
Pros:

Hiç bir şey, sadece garsonlar iyi niyetliler. Onun dışında sıfırın altında.

Cons:

Her yerde kertenkele, 3 gün kaldım 1 kete bile temizlemediler.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Sergiu solo_traveller bj
8
bine
Cons:

Le pick up de l aéroport peut etre ameliore

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth extended_group ke
9
The rooms were spacious. The breakfast was fantastic and the environment was quintessential👌👌
Pros:

The hospitality of the staff. Breakfast had loads of fruits which was great and healthy.

Cons:

n/a

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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NicoE family_with_children za
8
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Kilian extended_group ug
9
except for food it was great
Pros:

Except for the bees all was good

Cons:

The roof top kitchen did not meet my expectations. The quality of the food (meat and fish) was horrible!!!!

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Emmanuel solo_traveller ke
9
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Manuel Pedro couple pt
7
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Prof. Dr. Nicole extended_group de
8
Gut gelegenes, sehr sauberes Hotel. Ansprechender Garten und Pool, Blick auf den Tanganyika See.
Pros:

Frische Früchte zum Frühstück: Mango, Ananas, Maracuja. Sehr gutes Omelette, lokaler Kaffee und Tee. Immer frisch zubereitet und sehr freundlich im Restaurant am Pool serviert. Zimmer und Bett sehr sauber! Moskito-Netz über dem Bett. Roof Top Restaurant sehr empfehlenswert.

Cons:

Für 3 Sterne alles bestens!

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
solo_traveller ug
6
Pros:

Restaurant staff were good and friendly, amazing gym and pool on site.

Cons:

Mosquitos, some rooms small

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Teodora family_with_children es
9
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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kaminy solo_traveller tz
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Nsenge solo_traveller ug
7
Pros:

The gym n pool

Cons:

The small room 124 with many mosquitoes

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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christian solo_traveller dk
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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STEVEN solo_traveller ug
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Bradley extended_group at
9
2026-02-25 via Nuitee