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Straddling a picturesque, ridge offering breathtaking views of the Volcanoes National Park all around you is the Virunga Lodge. Enjoy the enchanting vistas of the lakes Bulera and Ruhondo from the rooms and the main lobby of this luxury primate holiday stayover. Adorned with stonework detailing, wooden flooring and whimsical Rwandan art, the lobby is a pleasant place to relax with drinks from the bar.

In the evenings, you can enjoy the warmth of the fire as you sit back in woven wickerwork furniture that gives the place an enchanting safari ambiance. At the end of your gorilla trekking travels, you can spend some time at the spa where adequate masseuse gently massages the aches and pains from your muscles.

The edifices of the Virunga Lodge are constructed using locally sourced materials in the architectural styles of a colonial country house, from red tiled roofs to encompassing verandas. The grounds are vibrant with sightings of some of the 178 avian species of Rwanda along with mongooses and butterflies flitting amidst the lush greenery.

The bandas are named for the many lakes that are located in the region. They have sloping roofs with a lovely decor of stonework, clay, and rough-hewn wooden and rattan furniture crafted by local artisans. You will be spending your trip in one of the 10 distinct bandas that the lodge provides. Choose from 6 bandas with double beds or 2 others with twin beds. You could also opt for the 2 deluxe bandas that have a separate living area and can comfortably accommodate families of 4.

The rooms have diaphanous mosquito netting draped on a wooden frame hanging from the roof adding a touch of “Out of Africa” romance. Seating arrangements, sisal embodied chests, rugs and other furnishings, and a working fireplace adds a quaint charm to rooms. The ensuite bathrooms have his and her basins, low-flush toilets, and a partitioned shower area.

You can also spend time on the private patio outside with sweeping panoramas of the volcanic peaks of the Volcanoes Park in front of you. Have delicious meals cooked with care in the lodge's on-site restaurant. You can also request for al fresco dining options while breathing in the refreshing mountain air and reveling in the magnificent views. These vistas will likely whet your appetite for the beautiful creatures that inhabit them.

You will begin your gorilla safari tour at the main gate of the reserve, an hour away, in groups of 8. Before you leave, the expert guide assigned will take the time to familiarize you with the etiquettes of mountain gorilla families. Though they are adapted to having humans around, you must respect their protocols. You can also go on different trails through the mountains to view the rare golden monkeys that live in the bamboo forests of the Volcanoes Park.

Explore the lakes of Ruhondo, Karago, and Burera. Or, hike to the top of Mount Bisoke for a reward of magnificent views. You could also add an excursion to Musanze Caves or a visit to Mwiko School and the Iby'Iwacu Village to your cultural holiday itinerary of Rwanda. Do take the time to pay your respects to Dian Fossey without whose dedicated efforts, the conservation of the endangered mountain gorillas would not have been possible.

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What We Like About Virunga Lodge

  1. Offers spectacular views of the Virunga Mountains and the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera in the Volcanoes National Park.
  2. Secluded location. It is away from mainstream accommodations of Kinigi, near the park headquarters.
  3. With only 10 stone bandas, offers vacationers the quiet, premier experience. The in-house Dian Fossey Map Room Catalogue is informative.
  4. By using solar power and other eco-friendly operating methods, the lodge seeks to minimize the carbon footprint.
  5. Personal butler service attached to each room. The staff are friendly, offering excellent service. Complimentary massage after your gorilla trek. Engaging cultural experience with the Intore dance group. Presents delicious meals in the communal dining room.

Things To Note When Staying At Virunga Lodge

  1. With its seclusion, it is a slightly away from the main gate of Volcanoes Park. Guests travel an extra 30-45 minutes to access the park headquarter's starting point.
  2. The deluxe banda room is on the higher price range.
  3. Views of the rooms are variable. Some of them face the lakes while others face the volcanoes.
  4. For its price, seclusion and authentic luxury ambiance, it is on the higher price range due to lack of serious competition.
  5. Offers 2 deluxe rooms for families, but does not have any other child-friendly activities considering that gorilla treks are open to kids above 16 years only.
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When staying at Virunga Lodge during your gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda, we recommend combining it with Akagera, Nyungwe and a city tour of Kigali. You may optionally extend out to other wilderness areas of Gishwati-Mukura ending with a beach vacation at Lake Kivu or even extending out to the exotic spice island of Zanzibar or Lamu, or even Mombasa.

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