Volcanoes national park is a home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The national park has an area cover of 160 square kilometres in the northern part of Rwanda. The national park is as well made up of 5 mountains of Karisimbi, bisoke, gahinga, muhabura and sabyinyo. Therefore, tourists interested the participating in gorilla trekking, hiking the mountains and many more activities, a number of accommodations are established from luxury, midrange and budget in order to make your stay a memorable one. The following are the accommodations;
LUXURY ACCOMODATIONS
One and only gorilla’s nest
The one and only gorillas nest lodge is located within the forest of eucalyptus trees thus providing amazing views of the Virunga mountains at a distance. One and only gorilla nest lodge is a luxurious lodge that provides comfortable and cozy accommodation to all tourists from all over the globe searching for an interesting and unforgettable gorilla trekking adventures, primate safaris, wildlife safaris as well as chimpanzee trekking.
The lodge has two sections that is the main lodge and jack Hanna cottage with two adjacent ranch rooms and two rooms in Hanna cottage. The lodge has a tranquil, ambience and its lounge and features amazing
Bisate lodge
Bisate lodge offers an amazing setting within the habitat of the volcanoes and reforested region of 24 hectares. While at the lodge the tourists can watch faunal species that stay around the green forested vegetation that surrounds the lodge. The lodge comprises of 6 traditionally shaped villas with conical thatched roofs that are enfolded within the dense woodland close to the entrance of the national park.
The lodge offers beautiful facilities, amenities and services that suit the luxurious seeking tourists from all over the continent as they take part in the wildlife safaris.
Sabyinyo silverback lodge
The lodge stretches on 17 acres of property offering amazing views of the mountain volcanoes and the green fields and farmlands at a distance.
The lodge is made up of 9 cottages and suites and these have the terracotta tile roofs, open patios for relaxing in hammocks and seating area. the lodge includes a family suite which has 2 bedrooms each opening onto the shared patio.
Singita kwitonda
Singita kwitonda lodge is located within the volcanoes national park and its apart of the singita brand of the luxury travellers in Rwanda.
The lodge comprises of 9 accommodations that can be booked and slept in while on a safari. One can choose from 7 standard one-bedroom suites or the two cottages with multiple bedrooms.
One of the units has two bedrooms that can accommodate 4 guests while the kataza house is a self-contained villa with 4 bedrooms.
Virunga lodge
The lodge is located close to the volcanoes national park and offers a luxurious facility and amenities.
The lodge is situated at the top of the ridge thus offering a beautiful and fabulous view of the twin lakes of Burera and ruhondo as well as the peaks of the volcanoes at a distance.
The lodge is made up of 10 Bandas and 4 rooms with double beds and 4 rooms with a twin bed. The lodge has the main lounge where tourists can relax.
Those with families can prefer 2 Deluxe suites which have two bedrooms and a living area.
Go lux lodge
The lodge is an eco-friendly lodge found at 500 meters of volcanoes national park which is a home to the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The lodge is nestled in kinigi and has the following amenities.
The lodge has a restaurant with all cuisines, room service, bar, garden and terrace. The lodge has Wi-Fi and private parking free of charge.
All units come with a seating area, flat screen tv and a private bathroom with free toiletries, shower, hot tub and bath. Breakfast is available each morning and includes continental, American and Asian options.
MIDRANGE ACCOMODATIONS
Sambora kiningi
The lodge is located at the foot of the Virunga ranges and its ideal stopover while on the gorilla trekking or hike to any volcano. The lodge is made up of 5 comfortable self-contained rooms that overlook the volcano mountains. The rooms are constructed in African traditional style with a high level of comfort.
The lodge has the following services; a dining area where different meals are served as well as breakfast, a well-stocked bar with a shared lounge that offer a number of refreshments such as cocktails, wines, spirits, international and local beers, sodas, juice and many more.
Services such as free parking space, airport pick ups and drop-offs, laundry and house keeping services as well as a 24-hour front desk.
WIFI internet hot spot is available as so as to enable visitors to keep in touch with there families and friends.
Le Bambou gorilla lodge
The lodge is a private owned property which is 2hours and 30minutes away from Kigali city. The lodge is 10 minutes away from volcanoes national park and has 23 private and self-contained cottages and each has private fireplace to keep the guests warm in the night.
At the lodge, there is a local group of traditional dancers that entertain guests in the evening hours and perform Rwandan dances. The rooms have WI-FI, private shower, a television, air condition, a fireplace and the rooms are non-smoking rooms.
Five volcanoes boutique Hotel
The hotel is found in Musanze along the road to kinigi and its ideal for various activities that the volcanoes national park offers. The lodge has 9 deluxe bedrooms, 3 standard rooms.
The lodge has a restaurant, a pool and a beautiful garden
Mountain gorilla view lodge
Mountain gorilla view lodge is found in Musanze district within the northern part of Rwanda. The lodge has 21 spacious villa rooms with a blending style of contemporary and Rwandan culture. The walls are made of local stones which are lava stones locally collected and modified from the volcanic activity.
The lodge has capacities of rooms and has all types of rooms such as double, twin or triple, single as well as family rooms.
Da Vinci gorilla lodge
The lodge is a 20-minute drive to the volcanoes national park headquarters in Musanze. The lodge offers all categories of rooms that is single, double, twin, triple as well as family rooms. Da Vinci lodge is established under the shadow of mount Karisimbi which is the highest among the eight mountains.
The lodge is comprised of 5 cottages that are self-contained and structured in a natural setting thus offering privacy to the guest. The rooms have a sitting area, private bathroom with hot and cold water as well as hair driers.
The lodge has a 24-hour room service, WIFI, 24/7 functioning bar with all kinds of drinks that is soft and hard drinks, restaurant with both local and international dishes. Among others.
BUDGET ACCOMODATION
Hotel Muhabura
The lodge is found in the north of Kigali in Musanze. The lodges strategic positions help in connecting to different attractions in Musanze such as the twin lakes of Burera and ruhondo, Musanze caves as well as the market.
The hotel is where the late Dian Fossey spent most of the nights whenever she came from the gorilla camps. The hotel comprises of 30 rooms in form of double, twin and single. The hotel has 6 apartments with spacious offering a cozy environment to relax in after gorilla trekking.
The other facilities at the lodge include a terrace, garden, camping gift shop, sauna and massage, conference facilities, reception, restaurant and bar with a very helpful staff. Thus, making this hotel the best budget hotel.
Villa gorilla
The lodge is located at kinigi next to the volcanoes national park headquarters. The lodge comprises 4 comfortable double occupancy bedrooms and each with private bath and toilet facilities.
The lodge is the perfect fit for small groups or family searching for comfort, personal attention from the management, privacy and amazing views of the mountains. Thus, making the lodge a perfect stay.
Kinigi guest house
Kinigi guest house is only 11km from Ruhengeri and was constructed at the bottom of sabyinyo volcanic mountain. The lodge is made up of 20 rooms thus making your stay comfortable.
The lodge is run by a local women’s co-operative, so money generated from the lodge goes into supporting the community. The guest house has a bar and lounge area.
In conclusion, volcanoes has a number of very many lodges to offer relaxation and comfort as you stay within the national park.