Virunga Lodge is one of the legendary properties around Volcanoes national Park in Rwanda. Even after enjoying the once in a lifetime experience of tracking and meeting face to face with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitats, more surprises await you at Virunga Lodge and one of them is jaw-dropping views of the Virunga Volcanoes, the stunning valley of Musanze as well as Twin Lakes Bulera and Ruhondo in the extreme Eastern side of the Lodge.
Virunga Lodge is strategically set on a ridge that looks into the Twin Lakes, Musanze Valley and the spectacular far-flung Virunga Volcanoes. Built in 2004, its design was inspired by a Rwandese Afro-chic architecture, while its hand-made style makes it one of the visitors’ favorite places of lodging during Rwanda gorilla safaris. Expect unforgettable experiences while staying here as you get attended to by a private butler, enjoy delicious but locally inspired food and most exceptional receive out-of-this-world services by the warm, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Accommodation Options at Virunga Lodge
There are presently 10 stunning and individually standing Bandas at Virunga Lodge and each of these has a private terrace that overlooking magical landscapes, while three of them are private suites perfect for families or honeymooners. These Bandas are in doubles or twins with fireplaces, private terraces that overlook the far flung Virunga Volcanoes, Twin Lakes or Musanze Valley.
Each of the rooms at Virunga lodge has an en-suite bathroom featuring shower with cold and hot running water, double vanity and flushing toilet. Not only that, accommodation here in provided in full board with house alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (except for premium drinks).
Other Facilities/Services Offered to Virunga Lodge visitors
The state of art Ikirunga Spa has sauna and 2 treatment rooms for visitors interested in massage (the Lodge offers 30-minut complimentary massage to all interested guests), Wi-Fi internet is available at the main lodge area, and complimentary laundry service is provided to guests. The Lounge area is spacious and perfect for relaxing with friends while sharing stories of the day while the restaurant is where the Lodge’s signature cuisines are served.
Unmissable Lodge and Park activities for Virunga Lodge Guests
Guided nature walks around the shores of Twin Lakes and Musanze valley, taking part in the one-sheep-per-family project as well as water tank project tours, intore dance performances are provided to Lodge visitors and given the location of this popular accommodation facility, it is a base for visitors interested in Volcanoes National Park activities such as Karisimbi and Bisoke Volcanoes hikes, hike to the Dian Fossey gravesite, gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking.
Getting to Virunga Lodge
Virunga Lodge is only 30 minutes flight by helicopter and three hours’ drive from Kigali City/International Airport.
Besides Virunga Lodge, other amazing luxurious Lodges in or around Volcanoes National Park are Bisate Lodge, One & Only Gorilla’s Nest, Amakoro Songa Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Mountain gorilla View Lodge and Singita Kwitonda Lodge among others,