Mountain Gorilla View Lodge provides a comfortable base for guests who want to trek to the endangered Mountain Gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.
Located in Kinigi, a village in northern Rwanda, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge provides a comfortable base for guests who want to trek to the endangered Mountain Gorillas of Volcanoes National Park. The lodge itself nestles in the foothills of majestic Mount Karisimbi, one of the mountains that make up the Virunga massif, and is around 10 minutes’ drive to the point where gorilla treks commence.
Accommodation at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is in 30 rustic stone chalets with thatched roofs. Each has a generous sitting area with a fireplace and a private ensuite bathroom. The main lodge houses a dining room, bar and lounge. In support of the Kinigi local community, meals are prepared using farm-fresh produce sourced from nearby farms.
- A comfortable, rustic lodge in the village of Kinigi
- Set in the picturesque foothills of Mount Karisimbi
- Rustic stone and thatch guest chalets with private ensuite facilities
- A great base for Mountain Gorilla treks in Volcanoes National Park
- Wholesome meals created with farm fresh, locally grown ingredients
- Mountain Gorilla trekking
- Bird-watching and nature walks
*Some activities are at extra cost
Guests can transfer by road to Mountain Gorilla View Lodge from Kigali, a journey of around 2.5 hours. It is also possible to charter a flight to the airport at Ruhengeri, which is 35 minutes’ drive from the property.
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Luxury accommodation in Rwanda
Below are some of our preferred tented camps and lodges in Rwanda. Please contact us to tailor accommodation options to suit the style of your trip and your budget.
The Bishop’s House
The Bishop's House is a boutique property conveniently located just 30 minutes’ drive from Volcanoes National Park, the starting point for gorilla treks.
Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Singita Kwitonda Lodge is set within a landscape of wetlands and lush meadows and shares a border with the renowned Volcanoes National Park.
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Close to park headquarters and just outside Rwanda’s enchanting Parc National des Volcans, community-owned Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is an ideal base if you’re going trekking for Mountain Gorillas
One&Only Nyungwe House
On picturesque working tea plantation at the edge of Nyungwe National Park, One&Only Nyungwe House offers the highest standards in luxury and warm Rwandese hospitality.
One&Only Gorilla Nest
Located just outside Rwanda’s famous Volcanoes National Park, and one of the country’s newest luxury lodges, One&Only Gorilla Nest is perfectly positioned in the foothills of the Virunga Mountains.
Bisate Lodge
Bisate Lodge is easily one of the most sumptuous accommodation options for Mountain Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, set at the edge of Volcanoes National Park.
Our recommended Rwanda safaris
The following tours are private, independent and can be easily customised to suit your personal travelling requirements. Please contact us to begin designing your personalised Rwanda experience.
Gorillas, Serengeti Safari & Zanzibar
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Rwanda Gorillas
Travel to Rwanda and experience one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters of a lifetime with the last remaining mountain gorillas.
Rwanda Gorillas and Chimps
This 7-day Rwanda gorillas and chimps journey combines two gorilla treks with a visit to Nyungwe Forest, home to chimpanzees and 12 different monkey species.
Rwanda Overview
Why should I travel to Rwanda?
Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes National Park) is one of the best places to see the last remaining mountain gorillas. The majority of habituated family groups in the Virunga Volcanoes can be found in this park. Gorillas treks can also be combined with chimpanzee trekking in the Nyungwe National Park. The country also has a good tourist infrastructure with some excellent lodges.
When is the best time to visit Rwanda?
Rwanda can be visited any time of the year; however during the long dry season between Jun-Sep the ground is drier and dirt roads are more accessible, enabling easier passage to visit the gorillas and chimpanzees.
What is the climate in Rwanda?
Although Rwanda is on the equator, the altitude keeps temperatures down (25°-28°C), and the mountain areas where gorillas are found can be cool to cold. Rain falls throughout the year but is heaviest from Mar-May and Oct-Nov.
What can I combine with Rwanda?
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda should be combined with a traditional big game wildlife safari in the parks and reserves of neighbouring Kenya or Tanzania.
How to get to Rwanda?
Rwanda’s capital Kigali is easily reached by air from Nairobi in Kenya, Entebbe in Uganda, Serengeti or Arusha in Tanzania. From Kigali, you would take a road transfer to the Parc National des Volcans.
Do I need a Visa for Rwanda?
Please call us on 1300 363 302
Do I need vaccinations for Rwanda?
Please call us on 1300 363 302
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