Breathtaking views, out-of-this-World designs and heavenly comfort are some of the beautiful things you will love about staying at Bisate Lodge. Even at the comfort of your traditionally designed and stupendous Villa that sits along the rugged slopes of the eroded Volcanic Crater, it is possible to gaze through the wide windows at the two outstanding Virunga Volcanoes- Karisimbi and Bisoke. The Villas here were designed with inspiration from Rwandan Royalty traditions and decorated with the famous Imigongo cow dung art.
Bisate Lodge is strategically and magically perched along the edges of Volcanoes National Park in the Northern Province of Rwanda. This luxurious Lodge opened its doors in 2017 and since then, it has received over 34 awards and still continues to make news, win awards and get recognized for its unique experiences. The most recent awards won by Bisate Lodge are for the “best Safari Lodge in Africa for 2022” and also featured as one of the “top 10 safari outfitter” organized by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.
Rooms and amenities provided at Bisate Lodge
There are presently 6 conically shaped and thatched en-suite forest Villas at Bisate Lodge and the beauty about all of them is that they embody the country’s rich and unmatched culture. Guests here are introduced to unique cultural experiences, luxurious and health-conscious fine dining as well as heavenly hospitality that make their stay unforgettable and worthwhile. Each of these villas is approximately 91 square meters, surrounded by a verdant forest and have spacious verandas hence perfect for unwinding while taking in views of the lush vegetation as well as slopes of Bisoke and Karisimbi Volcanoes. The bedroom is large but intimate, also has an en-suite bathroom, reception space and central fireplace for providing warmth as you relax after a wonderful gorilla trekking adventure.
The interiors are indescribable with remarkable art designs, warmth and comfort like no other. This Lodge is a wonderful blend of tradition and modernity, and Villas have floor-to-ceiling windows that allow you to marvel at Mother Nature while sipping on your favorite drink. Farm-to-table dining experiences are provided thus emphasizing good health and nutrition with most dishes prepared with freshly acquired ingredients/foods that include wild honey, climbing beans, avocado, Papaya, mangoes, Macadamia nuts, plantain, kale, Chilli, passion fruit and pineapple among others.
The Lodge also has a wine cellar offering spectacular views and perfect spot for enjoying an intimate dinner as well as some of the finest wines you’ve ever tasted.
A stone throw from the luxurious Bisate Lodge are the extinct Volcanoes Karisimbi and Bisoke, known for being the former base/research station for Primatologist Dian Fossey as she conducted studies on the endangered mountain gorillas. Given the strategic location, travelers can easily connect to Volcanoes National Park to enjoy mountain gorilla trekking (the highlight of most Rwanda safaris and definitely star attraction in the Park, scale the extinct Bisate and Karisimbi Volcanoes, discover the different forest trails where plethora of birds and wildlife species can be spotted, track the golden monkeys and even hike to the Dian Fossey final resting place.
Unique Activities Enjoyed by Bisate Lodge Guests
Are you interested in fighting climate change? Then you are at the right place because Bisate Lodge undertake reforestation projects in the local community, which you can get involved in. Also take part in guided tours through the local community who are important part of this Lodge.