Virunga Lodge is the premier Luxury accommodation in Rwanda, perched high on a stunning ridge that provides jaw-dropping views of the Virunga Volcanoes, the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera, the verdant Musanze Valley, and surrounding local communities. Since opening its doors in 2004, this elegant Property has defined Rwanda’s Afro-chic accommodation and was built by Praveen Moman.
The ageless hand-made style of Virunga Lodge has always made it visitors’ first choice of accommodation when planning to undertake gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, Volcano hikes, and visits to the Dian Fossey Gravesite within Volcanoes National Park. Guests here are treated to out-of-this-World hospitality, delicious organic and locally-inspired food, services of a private butler, and a secluded location.
Virunga Lodge Bandas and amenities
Virunga Lodge has 10 elegant Bandas that feature private terraces overlooking the magnificent landscape-such as the Virunga Volcanoes, breathtaking Twin Lakes, and the lush Musanze Valley among others. Of these Bandas, 4 are Deluxe Bandas offering private Suites while the rest are Standard Bandas. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout Virunga Lodge and a personal butler service is provided for all visitors. These Bandas have central fireplaces, en-suite bathrooms with double sink vanities, flushing eco-toilets, showers with cold/hot running water, power sockets/charging facilities, hair dryers, and spacious sitting areas.
Other Virunga Lodge facilities and services
Virunga Lodge guests have an opportunity of enjoying one 50-minute complimentary Spa and massage treatment per stay such as a Rungu massage after different activities of exploring Volcanoes National Park (gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, and hiking the Virunga Volcanoes).
Guests of Virunga Lodge are treated to unmatched hospitality as well as organic locally-inspired food. Full board accommodation is provided with soft drinks and house drinks- cocktails, wines, and single malt whisky. Premium drinks like the French Champagne are charged.
The Dian Fossey Map Room, established in 2017 in honor of the American Primatologist (Dian Fossey) who dedicated 18 years of her life to studying and protecting mountain gorillas is also available at Virunga Lodge and this facility is available for conservation lectures.
Complimentary laundry services are offered at Virunga Lodge.
Lodge and National Park activities enjoyed by Virunga Lodge
Some of the Lodge activities enjoyed by Virunga Lodge guests include the solar power project tours, Intore dance performance, the VSPT “one-sheep-per-family” project as well as the Water tank Project among others. Given the Lodge’s location close to Volcanoes National Park, travelers are able to enjoy activities such as gorilla trekking, the Dian Fossey Gravesite Hike, hiking the Virunga Volcanoes (Karisimbi and Bisoke), tours of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, golden monkey tracking and birding/nature walks.
Besides Virunga Lodge, other accommodation facilities in/around Volcanoes National Park include Bisate Lodge, Singita Kwitonda Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Amakoro Songa Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Muhabura Hotel, Kinigi Guesthouse, and many others.