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Singita Kwitonda

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Looking out towards the volcanic peaks of Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura, this stylish lodge is encircled by indigenous forests.

Built from a mixture of light woods and volcanic stone, Singita Kwitonda makes the most of these beautiful views, with enormous glass windows featuring throughout the rooms and communal areas. Indoor and outdoor fireplaces keep the chill of the mountain air at bay.

Why we like Singita Kwitonda

This stylish lodge offers far more than a base for gorilla trekking. Thanks to all the guided activities available, longer stays are recommended, just to take advantage of them all.

Facilities

Accommodation consists of just seven one-bedroom suites and one two-bedroom suite. Each of these features a heated outdoor plunge pool, in- and outdoor showers, an in-room massage area and a covered veranda. Inside, the decor is a mix of wood and traditional Rwandan styles, with woven bamboo mats forming an eye-catching ceiling. The lodge also features an informative conservation room, which explains the history of gorilla conservation in the area.

Activities

As well as gorilla trekking, other activities include tours of the lodge’s plant nursery, wine tasting, yoga, cycling, massage treatments, cookery classes, golden monkey trekking, community tours and hikes to Dian Fossey’s grave.

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Democratic Republic of Congo

Virunga Volcano Climb in the D.R.C

Climb Mount Nyiragongo, a volcano in Virunga National Park in eastern DRC. Spending a night on its peak, ascend to the rim of the crater and look down at the world’s largest lava lake – found within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3 days from £1,100pp

Nyiragongo molten lava, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Rwanda

Land of 1000 Views: Gorilla Trekking in Style

Rwanda is undoubtedly the best place in Africa to go gorilla trekking, with accommodation to match. Spend several days at the uniquely designed Bisate Lodge, trekking twice for mountain gorillas on the slopes of the Virunga Massif.

4 days from £7,500pp

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Rwanda

Mountain Gorillas and Wildlife of Akagera

Trek for endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Virunga Massif, before driving east to the lakes, savannah and hills of Akagera – a park now flourishing under African Parks’ management.

7 days from £5,400pp

Mountain gorilla, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

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Democratic Republic of Congo

Virunga Volcano Climb in the D.R.C

3 days from £1,100pp

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Rwanda

Land of 1000 Views: Gorilla Trekking in Style

4 days from £7,500pp

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Rwanda

Mountain Gorillas and Wildlife of Akagera

Trek for endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Virunga Massif, before driving east to the lakes, savannah and hills of Akagera – a park now flourishing under African Parks’ management.

7 days from £5,400pp

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Where to stay in Rwanda

Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any journey.

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Rwanda

One&Only Gorilla’s Nest

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is located at the base of the Virunga Mountains, just 20 minutes from where gorilla treks begin. Surrounded by eucalyptus forest, it is spread across fertile grounds, rich with volcanic soil.

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Rwanda

Bisate Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Bisate is located on the southern edge of Volcanoes National Park. It perches on a reforested hillside, surrounded by lush vegetation, perfectly located for gorilla trekking within the park.

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Rwanda

Virunga Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

Sitting atop one of Rwanda’s “thousand hills”, Virunga Lodge has one of the most breath-taking views of any lodge in Africa. Cloud-topped volcanoes lie on one side, with shadowy blue lakes on the other.

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Rwanda

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
£££££

With only five cottages, two suites and one family cottage, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is certainly luxurious and exclusive. The enormous guest rooms have a large lounge area, where you can sink into oversized chairs and feel…

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