Best places to stay in Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park sits amidst a chain of dormant volcanoes, situated amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Rwanda, the Volcanoes National Park brings out the real natural beauty and abundant wildlife that this region has to offer. For those seeking an unforgettable experience, choosing suitable accommodation is paramount. Whether you’re a traveler seeking luxury, a mid-range or a budget this area will cater for any kind of budget.

The park’s most desired activity is the unforgettable Mountain gorilla trekking experience which takes place in the montane forest ranges of this beautiful national park, other activities include golden monkey trekking, hiking the volcanoes, Dian Fossey museum, and the nearby Musanze town also offers extraordinary range of activities like community walks, birding trips, trips to the twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera.

The lodges in this area will provide a perfect experience and maximum comfort with extremely friendly and caring staff that will make your stay memorable.

Our top picks

• One and only gorilla nest.

Set amidst swaying eucalyptus trees, One and Only Gorilla’s Nest is one of the top luxury safari lodges in the Volcanoes National Park area, the Lodge is strategically set in the foothills of the breath-taking African tropical rain forest right underneath the five volcanoes.

• Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Singita Kwitonda Lodge is one of the closest lodges located in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, the lodge is in a prime location to encounter some of Africa’s greatest wildlife encounters, the Mountain gorilla trekking.

• Bisate Lodge

Bisate is one of Rwanda’s first luxury eco-friendly lodges the lodge is located close to the park boundary of the famous Volcanoes National Park which is home to the endangered Mountain gorillas, the lodge was properly designed to give guests exclusiveness and much-needed comfort during their gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda

• Virunga Lodge

The iconic Virunga Lodge by far is one of the award-winning safari lodges in Rwanda with some of the most spectacular views you would ever imagine of the Virunga volcanoes and the two twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo Virunga Lodge’s ten luxurious Bandas provide private terrace from where guests can view the sunrise over the dramatic landscape of mountains and lakes, an individual fireplace, a shower room with double vanity.

• Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is a renowned community-owned Luxury safari lodge in Volcanoes National Park, Governors’ Camp Collection was the one behind the construction of the Lodge and set up the community trust of SACOLA (Sabyinyo Community Livelihood Association) which acts as the landlord and collects rent fees and community fees which are in return used for providing services in the communities neighbouring Volcanoes National Park.

• Five Volcanoes Boutique Lodge

Five Volcanoes is a classic boutique hotel located near the main road to Volcanoes National, the lodge is one of the few in an area with a presidential suite, the lodge has a perfect garden that will give you classic views of the surrounding area, and the Lodge provides excellent service and it’s a perfect place for bigger groups looking for exclusivity on the stay in Volcanoes national park.

• Tiloreza eco-lodge

Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco Lodge is a classic boutique hotel with a distinctive lodge set up to provide maximum comfort during your gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park, the lodge is perfectly set in an eco-friendly environment with a perfect swimming pool, the provides excellent service.