Virunga Lodge
Virunga Lodge: Seeking luxurious yet reasonably priced lodging in Volcanoes National Park? Consider reserving accommodations at the Virunga Lodge. Virunga Lodge is an exclusive and distinctive luxury accommodation for travelers seeking to trek the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park and stay a night in the vicinity to maximize their experience of the park.
The Virunga Lodge is approximately a 40-minute to one-hour drive from the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi town. The Virunga Lodge has welcomed visitors from throughout the globe, including Rwanda, for over 15 years, having celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2019. The Virunga Lodge boasts stunning vistas overlooking the Virunga mountain range, which includes Mount Sabinyo, Mount Karisimbi, Mount Gahinga, Mount Bisoke, and Mount Muhabura, all accessible for hiking from the Rwandan side.
The Virunga Lodge is situated at an elevation of 2,175 meters atop a hill, providing guests with a continuous view of the Virunga volcanoes to the northwest as a stunning backdrop. The tourists will enjoy a panoramic view of the twin lakes of Rwanda, Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo, situated in the Musanze valley to the east.
The home was constructed by Praveen Moman in 2004 and has since provided a comfortable and beautiful accommodation for guests. The Rwandan property features an African yet chic design, adorned with timeless handmade items distributed throughout the resort. The style is tailored to accommodate luxury travelers annually, with staff that is trained and exceptionally hospitable to this demographic.
The Virunga Lodge features eleven luxurious Banda rooms constructed with stone walls and hardwood floors, adorned with elegant wooden furnishings. Each of the ten rooms features a spacious balcony that serves as both a vantage point and a sitting area to appreciate the lodge’s perspective, see the sunset, and admire the mountains. Each cottage is situated on a hill, providing guests with seclusion during their stay. The apartments feature a private fireplace that ensures guests remain toasty during their stay in this frigid region of the country. The spacious bandas feature shower rooms equipped with double vanities, solar-heated water, and low-flush toilets, rendering them eco-friendly.
The ten bandas of the Virunga Lodge comprise two categories: ordinary bandas and luxury bandas, which vary in size, facilities, and cost. Virunga Lodge comprises 8 regular bandas and 2 premium bandas, designated as Ibirunga and Ibiyaga. The luxury bandas feature a private sitting space, and their interiors are more intricate and sophisticated, distinguishing them from the other rooms.
The luxury bandas feature expansive hot tubs, which are beneficial during cold days at the resort, and the terrace seating area is far larger than that of the other bandas. The terraces of the luxury rooms offer an expansive view of the Virunga volcanoes and the twin lakes, Burera and Ruhondo. Each hotel visitor will receive a dedicated butler during their stay, and the lodging cost will encompass spa and sauna services. The resort features a beautiful spa named Ikirunga, where tourists may unwind after the strenuous excursions in Volcanoes National Park.
Virunga Lodge offers an exciting and communal atmosphere, since all guests dine together at a single huge table in the evening. The resort employs highly qualified staff who go above and beyond to enhance the guests’ satisfaction during their stay. In addition to offering pleasurable amenities, the lodge features indigenous ‘Indore’ dance troupes that perform to entertain guests following their viewing of the mountain gorillas, and massages are also available.
Virunga Lodge is presently the premier lodge in the region, boasting one of the most breathtaking locations of any camp in Africa, situated on a ridge with views of both lakes. During your stay at the Virunga resort, you will have the opportunity to visit local community projects, allowing you to observe, support their initiatives, or engage with the local populace as part of your Rwanda safari experience. Receive a complimentary bottle of wine, whisky, or a drink crafted by the adept bartenders at the lodge. Complimentary WiFi will be available to all guests in the main lodge, which also features a Dian Fossey Map room.
The Dian Fossey Map Room in the Virunga Lodge was constructed to honor Dian Fossey, the primatologist who devoted her life to the conservation of mountain gorillas. This area was inaugurated for guests in March 2017, with a permanent display that highlights the conservationists and explorers of the Virunga Volcanoes from 1850 to 1985, curated by the historian Giulia Ajmone Marsan.
The Virunga Lodge features a troupe of Intore dancers who entertain guests upon arrival and during the evenings of their stay. A Virunga Lodge Standard Bandas costs approximately 1,200 USD per person per night on a full board basis. Contact us to arrange your stay at the Virunga Lodge.