Lodge
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Singita Kataza House
A private-use villa on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, built from umber wood and volcanic stone, with two heated pools facing the volcanoes.
Price on request
Lodge · Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Volcanic stone walls, softened by moss, sit alongside Volcanoes National Park, a short drive from the park's headquarters and the trailheads for gorilla treks.
Overview
Kwitonda Lodge sits alongside Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, close to the park's headquarters. Its walls are built from volcanic stone, already softened by moss, and the forest spills down from the volcanoes toward the property. Buffaloes graze the open grassland nearby, and forest elephants come down from the mountains from time to time.
At the heart of the lodge, a conservation lounge tells the story of the land's heritage, from Dian Fossey's gorilla conservation work to the geology that gave rise to the volcanoes the property is named for. An outdoor fire pit sits apart from the main buildings, a place to watch the light change through the day. The on-site Akarabo Nursery offers a quiet spot for meals or conversation with local craftspeople, and an open kitchen gives insight into local culinary practices. Guests can walk or cycle across the property and into town.
Treks set out nearby into the high-altitude forests of Volcanoes National Park, home to more than a third of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, or into bamboo forest in search of the endemic golden monkey. Each room at Kwitonda has a heated plunge pool, a corner nook, and space for wellness treatments, with views of the volcanoes throughout. In February 2020, Kwitonda Lodge featured on Travel + Leisure's It List.
- Rooms
- On request
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- Volcanic stone walls, softened by moss, built alongside Volcanoes National Park
- Each room has a heated plunge pool, a corner nook and space for wellness treatments
- A conservation lounge covers Dian Fossey's gorilla work and the volcanic geology of the area
- Gorilla trekking reaches forests home to more than a third of the world's remaining mountain gorillas
- Golden monkey trekking takes place in nearby bamboo forest
- Featured on Travel + Leisure's It List in February 2020
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Amenities
- Conservation lounge
- Outdoor fire pit
- Akarabo Nursery
- Open kitchen
- Heated plunge pools
- Wellness treatment space
- Farm-to-Table Garden
- Singita Community Culinary School
- Walking and Running Trail
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in the Virungas, lodges on the forest edge and a short flight from Kigali.
Part of Mountains & Lakes, Safari Lodges & Camps
Questions
- Can I trek to see mountain gorillas from Kwitonda Lodge?
- Yes. The lodge lies alongside Volcanoes National Park, a short drive from the park's headquarters, where treks set out into the high-altitude forests home to more than a third of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.
- Is golden monkey trekking available?
- Yes. Bamboo forest near the lodge is home to endemic golden monkeys, and trekking can be arranged to see them.
- What is the Akarabo Nursery?
- It is an on-site space at the lodge offering a quiet spot for meals or conversation with local craftspeople, and a place to learn local traditions.
- Are families welcome at Kwitonda?
- For Families is listed among the lodge's experiences, alongside activities such as pottery, birdwatching and a community visit.
- Does every room have a plunge pool?
- Yes. Each room at Kwitonda has a heated plunge pool, a cosy corner nook, and space for wellness treatments.
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