Are you looking for Luxury and comfort during your Rwanda Gorilla Safari? Allow us to introduce the elegant Singita Kwitonda Lodge, comfortably set right at the edge of Volcanoes National Park in the Northwestern side of Rwanda. This Luxury Lodge’s extraordinary location provides visitors the perfect opportunity of connecting to Kinigi Park Headquarters- starting point for Volcanoes National Park activities such as gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, hiking Virunga Volcanoes, guided forest walks, Dian Fossey Gravesite Hike, and others.
Singita, having operated ultra-luxury Safari Lodges in Africa for over two decades decided to venture in the raw Rwandan accommodation sector and Singita Kwitonda Lodge was officially opened to visitors on the 1st of August 2019 hence adding to the list of already existing Lodges offering Luxury around the Gorilla Sanctuary. This Lodge, named after a popular Silverback-Kwitonda sits on 178 acres of virgin lands on the edges of Volcanoes National Park.
Embodying the unique hospitality spirit and goodwill of Rwandans, Singita Kwitonda Lodge sums up the amazing recovery from the painful 1994 genocide. This Lodge is fundamental in conservation, ecotourism and the promotion of community partnerships. It also honors Rwanda’s raw and fertile land and this has made Singita Kwitonda Lodge one of the most sustainable Lodges in Africa.
Beautiful lush vegetation such as forest ferns, giant lobelias, trees and bamboo offer a beautiful backdrop that engulfs the structures and provides an amazing opportunity of reclaiming different species back into the natural rainforest. Singita Kwitonda Lodge’s Suites are suspended on phenomenal stone walls that rise out of volcanic boulders and have green roofs, and stone-walled and organic cabin structures with private verandas.
Singita Kwitonda Rooms and amenities
There are 8 elegant suites at Singita Kwitonda Lodge and each of them has a private heated plunge pool, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, large timber-framed windows that make it possible to enjoy views of the Virunga Volcanoes, and private bathrooms. In addition to the 8 exquisite suites, there is also the Kataza House (a private-use Villa) with four spacious suites.
One-bedroom suites
Singita Kwitonda has 7 one-bedroom suites which can accommodate a maximum of two guests. Also available in these Suites are sitting spaces, out and indoor showers, a private heated plunge pool, a dressing area, a mini-bar, a covered patio, hair dryers, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and many others.
Two-bedroom suite
The Lodge’s only two-bedroom suite accommodates a maximum of four guests and have two similar bedrooms. Each of these bedrooms has a private heated plunge pool, an indoor bath, dressing room, an indoor and outdoor shower, an in-room massage area, an airy sitting space, outdoor and indoor fireplace, hair dryers, and a covered patio.
Kataza House
This Kataza House is a four-bedroom suite that accommodates a maximum of 8 guests thus making it ideal of large families or group travelers. This exquisite suite also has an interactive kitchen, a covered patio, informal dining and living areas, in and outdoor fireplaces, a wine cellar, a private massage treatment area, a spacious cinema room, an equipped fitness center, hair dryers, and a private heated plunge pool.
Singita Kwitonda Lodge Facilities and amenities
The Lodge’s central building has an indoor and outdoor living space, an interactive kitchen, a lounge area, a dining area, a stocked wine cellar, and a bar area for unwinding and interacting with friends. A conservation room, a Boutique and Gallery cabinet, a dedicated Gear room, and the onsite Akarabo Nursery and Garden where fresh vegetables and ingredients are grown as well as tree seedlings are also available at Singita Kwitonda Lodge.