Perched on Rebero Hill with panoramic views over Kigali, The Pinnacle Kigali is the living vision of Sheila Kyarisiima — a property that refuses to be categorized. Nine rooms, no two alike, filled with handwoven textiles, contemporary African art, and the kind of detail that announces itself quietly.
This is not a hotel that offers luxury. It simply is — from the spatial sound systems and Lutron lighting to the private butler who is yours for the duration of the stay. And beyond the property gates, Kigali itself — one of Africa's most forward-thinking cities, led and shaped in no small part by women.
Every experience on this retreat was designed and will be led by local women — from the coffee farmers whose beans you'll taste to the artists and designers who call Kigali home. This is what it looks like when a retreat gives back not as an afterthought, but as its entire foundation.
Day one
Arrival & welcome
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Airport greeting and private drive to The Pinnacle in our luxury solar-powered electric vehicles — just 25 minutes from Kigali International.
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A guided walk through the story of the house: the five-year build, the art, and the vision behind it.
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The saltwater infinity pool, the view, and nowhere to be and dinner on the property.
Day two
Mountain Gorillas — a Day in the Volcanoes
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Departure north to Volcanoes National Park for a guided gorilla trek to see a family of mountain gorillas in their own forest.
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Dinner on the property.
Day three
Women of Kigali
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A full day city Tour in Kigali. The circuit moves from the Kigali Genocide Memorial to the Gihanga Institute of Contemporary Art, Rwanda’s first non-profit contemporary art institute, co-founded by two women. In Nyamirambo, a hands-on session with a women’s cooperative, learning the craft and meaning woven into the celebrated Agaseke basket, before a relaxed lunch at one of the city’s loveliest tables.
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Bringing founders together with a curated circle of Rwanda’s women in business. Canapés and a relaxed three-course dinner with wine.
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Together, one last time.
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Airport transfers arranged according to individual schedules.
Day four
Departure
This retreat is for you if…
You are a female founder or entrepreneur.
You believe that women supporting women is not a slogan. It is the way you actually move through the world.
You want to travel somewhere that matters — where the experiences go deeper than the destination — into the lives of the women who shape it.
You understand that investing in yourself is not a luxury — it is the strategy.
What this is not:
A conference, mastermind, or workshop with a better view.
A large group where you are one of many.
A retreat where you are expected to pitch or perform.
A wellness trip in the traditional sense. What you'll find here goes further — restoration through experience, community, and the quiet power of giving back.
A girls' trip that happens to be in a beautiful location.
The details:
Location: The Pinnacle Kigali, Rebero Hill, Kigali, Rwanda
Dates: June 2027 — exact dates confirmed upon application
Duration: 4 days · 3 nights
Cohort size: 8 women
Flights: not included — guidance provided upon application
This cohort is limited to 8 guests and curated for values alignment. If this retreat feels like yours, I’d love to hear from you.