Singita Kwitonda Lodge & Kataza House is isolated, but contained on 178-acre piece of land right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park.
The presence of the lodge on the park border will help to improve the function of the buffer area between agricultural plots and the habitat of the estimated 320 mountain gorillas that find sanctuary here.
Set within a landscape of wetlands and lush meadows, there will be eight suites and a four-bedroom villa linked by volcanic rock pathways to a central lodge.
The Singita Kwitonda Lodge will be built to embody the spirit of Rwanda and offer a tribute to the lodge’s namesake Kwitonda a great silver-back gorilla whose legend lives on in Rwanda and was known for his humility and gentleness.
One and Only resort – Nyungwe house
Located in the Gisakura tea plantation, the One & Only Resorts, Rwanda – Nyungwe House is high-end lodge is an oasis of tranquility within striking distance of the national park.
From your villa you can enjoy the beautiful design, comfort and sublime views of the surrounding tea plantations.
In the evening you can join in the tea tasting extravaganza and later enjoy an á-la-carte five course dinner.
For relaxation, you can also laze in the heated infinity pool, exercise in the gym, or have a massage. This lodge is, without a doubt, one of the best accommodations in Rwanda!
Guests will be able to discover the magical habitat of critically endangered mountain gorillas, a rare adventure.
Bespoke accommodation will honor the location and natural elements will be woven throughout the resort, to inform the design of both the public and private spaces of the resort.
Local African cuisine will surround a traditional Boma, providing the perfect location to share adventures from the day and enjoy fruit and vegetables from the resort’s garden. The resort will also offer an indulgent One & Only spa.
Bisate Lodge, adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership.
Bisate is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone, with dramatic views of the peaks of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rearing up through Afro-alpine forests.
Encountering one of the gorilla groups in the nearby Volcanoes National Park is a unique experience.
Six opulent en-suite forest villas maximize comfort and views while adhering to environmentally responsible principles and reflecting the rich culture of rural Rwanda.
The Bisate Lodge is within easy driving distance of the Park Headquarters, from where gorilla treks depart daily.
Walks on Bisate’s property offer birding and participation in the reforestation programme.
Bisate is Rwanda’s first genuinely luxurious and eco – sensitive safari camp, centred on Africa’s most immersive wild primate experience.
Magashi Camp is situated in the productive and phenomenally diverse north-eastern corner of Akagera National Park, overlooking beautiful Lake Rwanyakazinga.
Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannah in East Africa open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamp, and grassy low mountains and is home to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some very large crocodiles as well as well as the rare sitatunga and more than 520 bird species.
Teeming with plains game, Akagera now also boasts a healthy population of lion, which were reintroduced into the park in 2015 after a 20-year absence, as well as black rhino which were reintroduced in 2017. Magashi the only exclusive-use area in Akagera also harbours a good density of leopard.
Six spacious and airy tents offer uninterrupted views over Lake Rwanyakazinga, while Magashi’s main area comprises a luxurious lounge, dining and bar area, pool, and expansive viewing deck with a convivial fire pit. The architecture and interiors pay homage to traditional Rwandan culture.
The Ruzizi Tented Lodge, a 20-bed tented eco – camp linked together using boardwalks, is the first of its kind in Rwanda.
Ruzizi is built on the shores of Lake Ihema, Rwanda’s second largest lake, tucked away in a tract of unique Riverine forest.
The camp’s nine tents are spaced widely apart on either side of a thatched reception and dining area, set back from the lake shore and hidden among swaying palms and fruiting fig trees.
Each tent has an en-suite bathroom, a dressing area and either comfortable queen or twin beds, with a small patio at the front and accessible by wooden boardwalks.
The lodge was designed to blend in with the surrounding environment in order to create a feel of being connected to nature.
Where possible, trees and vegetation were left undisturbed during the construction, and even incorporated into the structure. The lodge is powered by solar energy and prides itself on being environmentally conscious.
Sabyinyo Silver back Lodge
The lodge, situated in the foothills of the mighty Virunga’s, the chain of 15,000 ft volcanoes stretching through Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, affords wonderful views of the volcanoes and the surrounding countryside.
Guest cottages and the main lodge building have been beautifully constructed and appointed and the lodge is the perfect base from which to explore this unique and fascinating corner of Africa.
Accommodation at Sabyinyo Silver back Lodge comprises six cottages, two suites, one family cottage.
All are stone buildings with Rwandese terracotta tile roofs, and feature large sitting areas, fireplaces, stylish en-suite bathrooms finished with Venetian plaster a dressing room and a sheltered veranda.
Virunga Lodge
The location of lodge is simply sublime: on one side you see the lakes Burera and Ruhondo and on the other you have magnificent views of the volcanoes Karisimbi, Mikeno and Bisoke. The stylish accommodation is an oasis of calm with high standards of service.
Each of ten luxurious Banda’s 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.
Those in need of relaxation can revel in the comfort of the main lodge or spend some time in the Dian Fossey Map Room.
Each guest will enjoy the opportunity for a relaxing complementary massage. 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 or Kampala.
Therefore, taking the cross gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda and Uganda will offer you spacious stay at the 04 eco – lodges we offer in both countries and all found in gorillas homes and they are found in Volcanoes, Mgahinga and Bwindi Forest National Parks.
The Retreat by Heaven, an 11 room 5 Star luxury boutique hotel is Kigali’s first entirely eco – friendly solar powered resort featuring locally crafted sustainable teak wood furniture, expansive custom-built rooms with peaked ceilings, front and rear private patios.
Kigali Serena Hotel
Ideally located on one of Kigali’s most charming boulevards, the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel is built around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural art.
Relaxed yet elegant, the hotel features an Executive Lounge and Bar, which opens onto a wide sundeck overlooking the newly refurbished swimming pool.
Also overlooking the pool, the popular Milima Restaurant offers a wide range of all-day buffet choices, while the relaxed Sokoni Café offers inside and outside poolside seating.
The property features 148 sophisticated rooms, including 25 lavish suites that come with air conditioning, Wi-Fi connectivity, a satellite television, and a lovely en-suite bathroom.
The hotel offers a wonderful selection of dining options, from the Milima Restaurant that overlooks the sparkling swimming pool to the Sokoni Restaurant that has become a popular meeting place for both locals and travelers alike.
In the evenings, you can retreat to the hotel’s convivial lounge where two bar areas await.
Radisson Blue hotel and convention center
Ideally located 5 km (3 mi) from the city center and Kigali International Airport, the stylish Radisson Blue Hotel & Convention Center is a 5-star hotel in Rwanda’s capital Kigali.
The hotel offers 292 modern and spacious rooms along with an all-day dining, an exquisite Italian restaurant, a bar, lobby lounge and an outdoor swimming pool designed to provide a memorable experience to business and leisure travelers alike.
With the capacity to accommodate up to 5000 delegates in its 18 meeting rooms including an auditorium, meeting and events planners can take advantage of the Convention Centers’ versatile event space and state-of-the-art facilities.
The on-site spa is designed to offer a relaxing experience for couples, friends and individuals looking for rejuvenation.
