Rwanda has the best luxury lodges and one of the top 05 include the following. These luxury lodges offer the best services and they offer something that is beyond your expectation.
Singita and Kataza House. Singita Kataza House offers an exclusive-use private villa that’s perfect for travelers who value privacy or large families who need plenty of space. Contemporary, elegant and impeccably designed, the house is the epitome of luxury and offers so many private-use facilities and amenities within its walls that it may as well be a tiny resort all on its own. Singita Kataza comes with dedicated staff who will make your every wish come true. This facility is best for multi-generational families. It also offers children activities.
With features like a fully-equipped fitness centre, a two-bedroom staff residence, a cinema and a wine cellar, this modern African home caters intuitively for guests’ every need. The house also has a massage treatment room, interactive kitchen and convivial fire pit used for making magical fireside evenings that helps in ensuring a complete comfort. The onsite Akarabo Garden provides this facility with abundant fresh produces (food stuffs) and guests are served with fresh delicious meals direct from the farm.
One & Only Gorilla’s Nest Lodge. The Lodge is strategically set in the foothills of the breathtaking African tropical rain forest right underneath the five volcanoes. The One & Only Gorilla’s Nest Lodge is located 6 kilometers from the Kinigi Park headquarters and is one of the lodges that are on the trailhead of many gorilla families and golden monkey adventures.
One & Only Gorilla’s Nest features 21 guest suites seven one-bedroom suites and fourteen deluxe rooms. The rooms are extremely spacious with en-suite bathrooms, showers and toilets.
The lodge also features well-trained employees and a restaurant that serves a variety of meals based on the client’s requests and orders. The hotel serves tasty African food that is grown right from the gardens nearby.
Gorillas Nest’s amenities include free Wi-Fi, airport transfers, free parking, a spa, a swimming pool, a health center, a fully stocked bar and a restaurant with experienced chefs that make exquisite local and international cuisine. Activities offered at One & Only Gorilla’s Nest Lodge includes gorilla trekking safari, golden monkey trekking, hiking and nature walks, birding, Dian Fossey hike, cultural visits, twin lake tours, kayaking and excursions to Musanze caverns among others though at an extra free from the accommodation fee.
Bisate Lodge. It is situated in the amphitheater of an eroded volcanic cone and it is owned by wilderness safaris. The lodge sits on the edge of the Volcanoes National Park and derives its name from a Kinyarwanda word “Bisate” which means ‘pieces’ describing how the once-whole cone was worn away by natural erosion.
The 6 luxurious suites encompass warmth, comfort and panoramic views whilst retaining the environmental principles and culture of Rwanda.
The villas were designed by traditional Rwandan craftsmen, each measuring nearly 100 square feet. Inside showers with hot and warm water, a dressing room, luggage storage, a lounge area, a library, a minibar, a fireplace, and a private butler are all available in the villas. The villas also have large private balconies with views of the park and the Virunga mountains. Bisate Lodge offers free parking, free breakfast, laundry service, airport transfers, Wi-Fi, and a bar and restaurant.
The food and juice are served fresh and got from the lodges’ own gardens. The staffs are very friendly and will do everything to ensure that guests have a memorable time
Bisate was the first lodge in Rwanda to combine world-class luxury with once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventures. It is also a perfect base for those going for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, bird watching, nature walks, golden monkey trekking, village tours, and visiting Musanze caves.
The location offers spectacular views of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rising above the park’s Afro-alpine forests, and the lodge’s architecture reflects rural Rwandan culture. Bisate Lodge is dedicated to responsible eco – tourism and the preservation of Rwanda’s incredible natural heritage.
Wilderness Sabyinyo Lodge. It is nestled in the foothills of the mist-shrouded Virunga Massif. The lodge encourages the spirit of conservation and rehabilitation.
Accommodation at Sabyinyo comprises 6 charming stone cottages, two luxurious suites with king-size four-poster beds and one spacious family unit with two separate bedrooms. Each elegant cottage features large sitting areas, fireplaces, stylish en-suite bathrooms and a sheltered veranda with cinematic views over the volcanoes.
Meals at Sabyinyo are designed with sustainability in mind, using healthy, flavorful recipes that tread lightly on the Earth. Daily harvests from the organic vegetable gardens inspire our menu of traditional dishes sprinkled with cosmopolitan flair. It goes without saying our meals are served with warm Rwandan hospitality in this dreamy, mist-cloaked setting. Besides gorilla and golden monkey trekking, there is a lot of things to see and discover at Sabyinyo Lodge.
Virunga Lodge. It is set on a stunning hillside. Virunga Lodge boasts panoramic vistas of the Virunga Volcanoes and the beautiful lakes of Ruhondo and Burera. Each of 10 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.
This remarkable lodge is filled with Rwandan design and culture reflecting the traditional building style of Rwanda and offers almost 360-degree views of the surrounding area. The lodge has won international awards because of the quality services it offers.
Activities that you can participate in while at the lodge include trekking 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.
