Bisate Lodge
Inside an extinct volcanic cone, next to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Bisate Lodge sits inside the natural amphitheatre of an extinct volcanic cone, next to Volcanoes National Park, with views of Mount Bisoke and the Virunga volcanoes. The name means pieces in Kinyarwanda, and describes the eroded landscape.
Six round villas with tipped roofs stand on a 42-hectare site, built around a conservation project that focuses on local communities and replanting native forest. It is a luxury, small-scale stay for guests who want gorilla trekking and a lodge that gives something back.
Inside the amphitheatre of an extinct volcanic cone, with views of Mount Bisoke and the Virunga volcanoes.
Six round villas with wooden floors and bright fabrics, with large bathrooms and freestanding tubs.
Restaurant and bar, lounge, wine cellar and viewing deck.
Gorilla and golden monkey trekking, the Dian Fossey grave hike, tree planting and village visits.
Activities
Besides trekking, the lodge offers walks and conservation activities on its own site and nearby.
Gorilla and golden monkey trekking
Gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking both start in Volcanoes National Park. Permits are limited, so we arrange yours well ahead.
Reforestation and nursery
Guests can visit the lodge’s tree nursery and help to plant native trees, part of the project to restore the forest around the lodge.
Dian Fossey grave hike
A hike takes you to Dian Fossey’s grave and her former research station.
Volcano climbs, lava tunnels and villages
Guided walks in the park, lava tunnels, local villages and the nearby lakes can be arranged, and there is a full-day climb of one of three nearby volcanoes.
Access & location
Bisate Lodge is about two and a half hours by road from Kigali airport, next to Volcanoes National Park. We arrange your transfers and your trekking permit together. The lodge is not suitable for very young children, though older children are welcome.
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Ask us how to get thereFacilities
Open spaces for meals and sundowners.
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Lounge
- Wine cellar
- Viewing deck
- Terrace
All meals are served in the restaurant or on the adjoining terrace, with a lounge, a bar area, a wine cellar and a viewing deck. We have not found a pool or spa listed.
Rooms & amenities
Six round villas with large bathrooms.
- Six villas
- Wooden floors
- Large bathroom
- Freestanding tub
- Walk-in shower
- Mountain views
The six round villas have tipped roofs, wooden floors and bright fabrics with patterns inspired by kitenge cloth. Bathrooms are large, with a black resin tub at the centre and a walk-in shower. The lodge sleeps up to twelve guests, so it is best to book early.
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