• Virunga Lodge

• Gorilla Nest Lodge

• Akagera Game Lodge

• Kigali Serena Hotel

• Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
  

Virunga Lodge

• Eco-lodge with luxury bandas

• Fantastic views of the Virunga Volcanoes and Lakes

• Ideal base for gorilla tracking and primate viewing

The Volcanoes National Park ranks as one of the best places in Africa to go gorilla tracking, while also supporting a number of other localised mammal, bird and plant species. The park protects the Rwanda sector of the Virunga mountains, a range of six extinct and three active volcanoes which straddle the border with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Virunga Lodge is set on a stunning hillside. The lodge features eight permanent en-suite bandas with private balconies overlooking the dramatic Virunga volcanoes and lakes.

The sumptuous meals, a mixture of western and local African cuisine, are served in the dining room which boasts fantastic views of the lakes.

In the nearby park you can track the endangered mountain gorilla and the golden monkey. Lodge activities include birdwatching, photography and native culture.

Gorilla Nest Lodge

• Situated close to the Parc National des Volcans headquarters

• Spectacular views of the Virunga Volcanoes

• Ideal base for gorilla tracking and primate viewing

The Volcanoes National Park ranks as one of the best places in Africa to go gorilla tracking, while also supporting a number of other localised mammal, bird and plant species. The park protects the Rwanda sector of the Virunga Mountains, a range of six extinct and three active volcanoes which straddle the border with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Gorilla's Nest is a lodge close to the Parc National des Volcans. It is has been built under a grove of trees with the rooms set around a large courtyard. All of the
en-suite rooms have fabulous views of the the eucalyptus forest, pyrethrum farms and shambas (farms). There is a spacious restaurant with a large bar and reception area. On a clear day the views across to the volcanoes and surrounding countryside are spectacular.

A traditional Rwandese homestead provides an interesting stop-off for visitors after Gorilla trekking.

Akagera Game Lodge

• Located in the southern part of the Akagera National Park

• Newly refurbished luxury game lodge

• En-suite rooms offering fantastic views over Lake Ihema

• Pool perched on the edge of the savannah

Akagera National Park, set at a relatively low altitude along the Tanzanian border, protects an archetypal African savannah landscape of tangled acacia and brachystegia bush, interspersed with patches of open grassland and a dozen swamp-fringed lakes that follow the meandering course of the Akagera River.

The refurbished Akagera Hotel reopened in December 2003 as Akagera Game Lodge. Its rooms and suites all contain en-suite bathrooms, a TV and a patio overlooking Lake Ihema. There is a central restaurant and a separate bar / lounge, both also boasting lake views.

Lodge facilities include a restaurant, bar, large circular swimming pool, small children's swimming pool and tennis facilities. Game drives, walking trails and bush barbecues are also offered, managed by experienced guides.

Kigali Serena Hotel

• Rwanda's first 5 star hotel

• Newest member of the Serena chain of hotels

• World class service and beautifully furnished bedrooms

The Kigali Serena hotel is situated in the stylish Rue de Revolution in Central Kigali. The hotels guest rooms are luxuriously appointed offering a choice of luxury suites, deluxe rooms, superior rooms and studio suites. All the rooms have climate control and feature satellite TV, modem points, bar and room service.

The hotel also boasts a fully equipped fitness centre, a business centre, a variety of shops and a swimming pool. Its exclusive restaurants and bars cater for a variety of sophisticated tastes, from the fashionable to the quietly elegant.

The hotel has an international convention centre, with conference facilities for 900 people and the capacity to host 600 people for a banquet. The convention centre is a multi-level conference facility with breakaway rooms, translation centre, media rooms and state of the art audiovisual equipment.

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at the foot of Mt Sabyinyo

• Wonderful views of the Virunga Volcanoes and surrounding countryside

• Only minutes away from the headquarters of the Parc National des Volcans

The Volcanoes National Park ranks as one of the best places in Africa to go gorilla tracking, while also supporting a number of other localised mammal, bird and plant species. The park protects the Rwanda sector of the Virunga mountains, a range of six extinct and three active volcanoes which straddle the border with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Accommodation at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge comprises five double cottages, two suites and one family suite. All are stone buildings with Rwandese terracotta tile roofs, and feature large sitting areas, fireplaces, stylish en-suite bathrooms finished with Venetian plaster a dressing room and a sheltered veranda. Heat exchangers in the fireplaces provide a plentiful supply of hot water. The family suite has a second bedroom with en-suite bathroom and fireplace.

The lodge is owned by a Community Trust, SACOLA, which uses rentals and community fees from the lodge to drive socio-economic and conservation initiatives in the communities adjacent to the National Park.