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Virunga Lodge
Virunga Lodge is set on a high hilltop with breathtaking views of the Virunga volcanoes and Lakes Ruhondo and Bulera. The lodge is around three hours' drive from Kigali, a hour from the Uganda border and around an hour from the start of the gorilla tracking activities in Parc National des Volcans.
Accommodation & Facilities
The eight large rooms are comfortably furnished and have en-suite facilities. The cottages have a private en-suite bathroom with a 'bush' shower and 'dry-composting' toilet, similar to those found in remote safari camps. Each of the Virunga Lodge cottages has its own verandah which, like the lounge, bar and dining room, looks across the valley with the lakes or volcanoes in the distance.
Wildlife & Activities
Parc National des Volcans borders National Parks in neighbouring Uganda and DR Congo and is named after the string of volcanoes which it encompasses. There are currently seven habituated families of gorillas in PNV and gorilla tracking is the main reason most tourists visit this area. Aside from gorilla tracking, clients can climb the Visoke or Karisimbi volcanoes, track golden monkeys, visit the remains of the Karisoke Centre which Dian Fossey set up, or go for gentle strolls around the picturesque villages near the lakes.
What Next?
If you’re interested in staying at Virunga Lodge as part of a safari holiday in Rwanda, give our African experts a call. We regularly visit the lodges and camps we recommend and are ready to offer great advice on constructing your perfect holiday.