Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is the only place to visit to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. These large apes live in only 4 National Parks and all of them are found in Africa. Additional 3 mountain gorilla parks: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda and the Congo Virunga National Park.
Volcanoes National Park is found in Northwestern Rwanda, accessible within 2-3 hours’ drive from the heart of Kigali city. Established in 1925, Volcanoes N/Park is 160sq.kms park with bamboo forests and mix of other floral species. Gorilla trekking remains the key highlight of Volcanoes National Park safaris. There are several accommodation facilities in and adjacent to Volcanoes N/Park, Rwanda.
Here are the best luxury lodges/hotels in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda.
One & Only Gorilla’s Nest.
One & Only Gorilla’s Nest is found in Kinigi, a 5-Star hotel offering guests super stay while on gorilla tour in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. It is the perfect choice for guests on family holiday. It is one of the stylish facilities, with the latest décor and in the surrounding, there are eucalyptus trees.
Bisate Lodge
Located adjacent to Kinigi, Bisate Lodge is a 5-Star accommodation providing outstanding luxury lodging services to guests at Volcanoes National Park. It sits on 42 hectares of land, overviewing Karisimbi and Bisoke volcano. Bisate Lodge boasts of its comfortable 6 en-suite rooms, with capacity of 12 guests per night each room is equipped with elegant and modern amenities.
In the bathrooms, there is liquid soap, tissue dispenser, umbrella, insect repellent, body lotion, shampoo and condition, room spray, slippers, double basin vanity, washing powder and others. The facilities & services; curio corner, bar, restaurant, emergency radio, wireless internet, children corner, viewing deck, the main lounge, emergency radio and others.
Virunga Lodge
Virunga Lodge is a typical of environmentally-friendly accommodation and it is strategically found at the ridge overviewing the scenic Virunga Volcanoes, the Twin Lakes -Lake Burera and Ruhondo. Virunga Lodge offers luxury accommodation services and it is accessible for about 1 hour’s drive from Kinigi. The lodge is built on 2175m and inside it, there is Dian Fossey map room designated in commemoration of her research work.
10 stone bandas make up the Virunga Lodge and its cottages have en-suite bathroom, flush toilets, running showers, double vanities, hot water, mosquito nets, private verandas. The main facilities/services at the Virunga Lodge; restaurant, laundry services, spa and sauna, lecture rooms, personal butler services, fire place, bar and fire place.
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is a 5-Star Lodge found in Musanze, Rwanda just at proximity to Kinigi. It is strategically located close to Mt. Sabyinyo offering views of Muhabura and Gahinga volcanoes. The lodge features luxurious suites, private heated plunge pool in and outdoor fireplaces, dining room, 24-hour front desk, gift shop, reception, spa and sauna, etc.
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is a luxury lodge run by the community in Rwanda under the Governor’s Camp collection. The lodge is owned by community trust – Sabyinyo Community Livelihood Association (SACOLA), a comfortable accommodation situated 3kms off from main Volcanoes National Park main entrance.
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, a 5-Star hotel is an 8 deluxe room facility offering the best family suite. Its deluxe rooms are classified into single and double, and these are fitted with AC, mini fridge, flat screen TV, fireplace, tea/coffee making facility. Other facilities/services include restaurant, bar, swimming pool and garden.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, an eco-lodge and a 4-Star facility is found in Kinigi, Musanze district. This luxury establishment is set at the base of Mt. Karisimbi, Northwestern Rwanda just outside Volcanoes National Park. Facilities/services at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge: laundry, fireplace, grass thatch cottages, fully stocked bar, restaurant, TV, parking, picnic area, terrace, 30 luxurious cottages, internet, garden and a lot more.
