Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park offers the natural beauty and abundant great apes that makes the park outstanding. Therefore, those seeking for unforgettable gorilla trekking experience, choosing suitable accommodation is paramount. These luxurious gorilla trekking lodges offer opulence and exclusivity amidst the country’s breathtaking landscapes. Among them includes:
Bisate Lodge which is nestled at the edge of the Virunga mountains, this lodge is a bush-chic haven with panoramic views, indulgent amenities, and an immersive connection to nature.
Bisate lodge offers 06 forest villas which are truly memorable. Inspired by the architecture of the ancient royal palace of the Rwanda monarchy, the suites at Bisate are dome-shaped and covered in thatch and bamboo thickets. Although its exterior is traditionally ‘Rwandan’, its interior contrasts with fresh and modern decor, including bold tones of grey and green to reflect its location in the heart of the mountains.
The lodge embraces a nourishing Earth-to-plate food journey, visionary reforestation programme, community initiatives, and rich wildlife, with passion to conserve and protect the beauty of the land and all who call it home.
The vegetable garden is an ecosystem intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient. The menu comprises seasonal ingredients for freshness, the majority of which are from our own garden. We also support the communities already growing crops, and source our red-skinned and wonderfully starchy potatoes, as well as our eggs, organic and free range.
The day lounge is the first of its kind in Rwanda. it’s the perfect space in which to gather yourself before your next adventure. Shower after a last trek, wander around the gardens, enjoy a healthy meal, or a soothing massage.
One & Only Gorilla’s Nest Lodge is a super luxury lodge located northern Rwanda’s Musanze district nestled in a forest of Eucalyptus trees. The lodge offers a forest lodge king, two bed room forest lodge, Suites such as Virunga suite, Ingagi suite, silver back suite all for a magnificent accommodation. Its an idyllic haven for couples, single and small family. All cabins have got a private outdoor viewing deck for those interested to see with beautiful views of Rwanda’s hills and slopes of the Volcanoes National Park.
Cushioned in the foothills of the breathtaking Virunga Volcano Range, One & Only Gorilla’s Nest makes the magical possible as you enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, personal encounter with the rare and majestic mountain gorilla, roaming free in its own natural habitat.
The lodge has got well trained staff and a restaurant which provides all the types of meals depending on what the you ask for and order for. It has also got a swimming pool, free parking, and gym which helps you to exercise and relax once you are done with there activities in the park. The lodge has got a conference room which has a television, free Wi-Fi, air conditioner and many more to make your gorilla safari memorable.
Wilderness Sabyinyo Lodge is located in Musanze district close to the Parc National des Volcans park headquarters an excellent located for gorilla trekking. The lodge is situated at the foothill of the Virunga ranges comprising of a wonderful view of the rolling hills.
Accommodation at Wilderness Sabyinyo Lodge comprises six cottages, two suites, one family cottage. All are stone buildings with Rwandans terracotta tile roofs, and feature large sitting areas, fireplaces, stylish en-suite bathrooms finished with Venetian plaster a dressing room and a sheltered veranda.
Sabyinyo has its own restaurant where you will enjoy delicious meals three times a day. When it is warm outside, you can sit on the outside decks, enjoying the scenery. In winter, the indoor restaurant area creates a cozy dining venue, with the fire crackling in the corner. A picnic lunch can also be arranged on request for those who feel like combining their meals with the many excursions available in the area.
Guests are accommodated in cozy cottages, built in stone with terracotta tile roofs. They each have a large sitting area, bedroom, en suite bathroom, dressing room and a sheltered veranda where guests can sit out and admire the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. A family suite has a second bedroom with en suite bathroom.
Singita Kwitonda and Kataza House
Kwitonda offers 07 standard one-bedroom suites and two cottages with multiple bedrooms. Its eco-conscious design, featuring volcanic-stone pathways, locally sourced materials, and spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the forest, ensures the lodge blends harmoniously with its surroundings. This magnificent lodge offers the unique opportunity to engage with nature.
It offers Rich, molten lava colors, a mix of textures, and bold design in everything from the armchairs to the chunky, handmade pottery mugs enhance the experience of being ensconced indoors, while floor-to-ceiling, double-glazed glass is a window to the forest.
Singita Kataza House’s two heated plunge pools, in- and outdoor fireplaces and large timber-framed windows continuously welcome the breathtaking scenery inside, ensuring a guest experience unlike any other. Set right on the edge of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, it puts gorilla-trekking experiences within easy reach and the villa’s four luxurious suites provide comfortable, reflective and nurturing spaces in which to appreciate the transformative experience of coming face to face with the gentle giants of the forest.
Virunga Lodge is situated about an hour’s drive from the park headquarters, Virunga Lodge is currently one the area’s top lodges and certainly has one of the most spectacular locations of any camp in Africa pitched high on a ridge overlooking both Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo.
Each of ten luxurious Bandas named after the Rwandan lakes features a spacious bedroom with a cozy fireplace, as well as private terrace with sweeping views of the breathtaking surrounds. Adventures include tracking gorillas and golden monkeys, hikes to the top of the volcanoes, scenic walks through the picturesque villages surrounding the lodge, or day trips to the lively towns of Kigali.
It offers the finest views in Africa, uniquely decorated rooms in the Rwandans style, fantastic food and exceptional and personalized service by our carefully trained staff. It is the first accommodation choice for the luxury traveler tracking the endangered mountain gorilla and conservation.