Nestled right at the border of Volcanoes National Park in Northern Rwanda is the elegant Singita Kwitonda Lodge. An incredible place to stay while exploring part of two-thirds of the World’s remaining mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This accommodation facility boasts an unbeaten location hence providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for travelers looking to spend precious time with the Giant Apes in Volcanoes National Park.
The beautiful Lodge is designed to enjoy its magical setting while including exceptional elements like the hand-fired terracotta brickwork incredibly crafted by local artisans. There are woven ceilings, and many others that make Singita Kwitonda Lodge stand out from the numerous accommodation facilities in the area.
Sitting on over 178 acres of pristine land, the Safari Lodge was named after an iconic silverback gorilla known as “Kwitonda” and currently only shares its 1.2-kilometer border with the beautiful Volcanoes National Park, hence making it one of the closest Lodges to this Protected Area.
Singita Kwitonda Lodge guests are treated to jaw-dropping views of the beautiful Volcanoes, especially Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo while being surrounded by verdant high-altitude forests and its interiors intentionally emphasize local designs as well as handcrafted details which adorn its carefully-planned spaces.
Suites and amenities at Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Singita Kwitonda is comprised of 8 stupendous Suites that feature a private heated plunge pool, an indoor and outdoor fireplace, a wellness treatment area, and huge timber-framed glass windows. These allow guests to enjoy jaw-dropping views of the scenery as well as the Virunga Volcanoes while at the comfort of your living area.
Guests also enjoy the private bathroom (featuring a bathtub), the cozy bed with soft and warm fabrics, and a fireplace that provides warmth and comfort during cold evenings, especially in the wet months of March, April, May, October, and November, an outdoor living area for unwinding while enjoying sunset over the Virunga Mountains or sharing experiences with travel mates.
Facilities and services enjoyed by guests at Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Singita Kwitonda Lodge has a dedicated conservation area with lots of information on mountain gorillas and Volcanoes National Park in general. There’s an on-site nursery and vegetable garden that supplies fresh and organic produce for guests’ farm-to-table food experiences hence further enhancing their stay. Guests are enveloped in a thrilling sanctuary of solitude, warmth, and stillness.
Activities/experiences to relish while staying at Singita
Singita Kwitonda Lodge guests are provided a nurturing space within which they can relax while having reminiscences of their incredible face-to-face encounters with the Giant Apes of Volcanoes National Park.
The Lodge’s Akarabo (“little flower” in Kinyarwanda) nursery was born from the commitment of Lodge staff to reforest, rehabilitate, and preserve the country’s natural habitat of endangered mountain gorillas. Starting with about 60,000 saplings that were bought from the local farmers, the garden now has more than 250,000 saplings that existed even before the Lodge was opened and now is making the reforestation goal come true.
Guests are treated to “farm-to-table” experiences while getting filled with the freshest and most organic Rwandan ingredients and spices, hence inspiring healthy and mouth-watering menus. Yoga, cycling, wellness, incredible wine experiences, visits to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, and community visits are enjoyed by guests.
For park activities, Singita Kwitonda Lodge guests can enjoy gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, guided forest walks/hiking, Volcano climbing, and Dian Fossey Gravesite Hikes.