Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Foothills of the Virunga volcanoes, near the park headquarters, Rwanda
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge stands in the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes in northwestern Rwanda, high on a hillside above 7,000 feet and just minutes from the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park. Views take in the Virunga mountains, and it is close to where gorilla treks begin.
It is a small lodge, with cottages and suites around a main building, and a fireplace in the rooms for cool mountain evenings. The lodge is owned by a community trust, whose rent and fees go towards local projects, so your stay supports the neighbouring villages.
In the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes, above 7,000 feet, just minutes from the park headquarters.
About nine rooms: double cottages, a family suite and suites, each with a fireplace and veranda.
Restaurant, bar, library, games room, laundry and boot cleaning.
Gorilla trekking, golden monkey hikes, the Dian Fossey grave hike and village visits.
Activities
The lodge is set up for trekkers, with the park headquarters close by and gaiters provided for the walk.
Gorilla trekking
Treks last from about half an hour to several hours depending on where the family has moved, followed by around an hour with the gorillas. Permits are limited, so we arrange yours well ahead.
Golden monkey hikes
Hikes to find the golden monkey troops are offered at additional cost and make a gentler second day.
Dian Fossey grave and Bisoke
Hikes to Dian Fossey’s grave and up Bisoke volcano are available at additional cost.
Village and cultural visits
Village visits and cultural tours are available, and the community trust that owns the lodge supports projects in the area.
Access & location
The lodge is in Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda, just minutes from the park headquarters. There are around a hundred steps from the car park up to the lodge, so please tell us if stairs are difficult. We arrange your transfers and your trekking permit together.
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Ask us how to get thereFacilities
Warm, simple spaces for the evening after a trek.
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Library
- Games room
- Laundry
- Boot cleaning
- Spa (extra)
- Internet
Meals are served in the lodge restaurant, with dinner shared, and picnic lunches are prepared for days out. There is a bar, a library and a games room, and complimentary boot cleaning after your trek. A spa is available at extra cost. We have not found a swimming pool listed.
Rooms & amenities
Cottages and suites with a fireplace each.
- En suite
- Fireplace
- Veranda
- Sitting area
- Family suite
- In-room safe
Rooms are in double cottages, a family suite and further suites, each with an en-suite bathroom, a fireplace, a veranda and a sitting area, and a hot-water bottle is placed in the bed in the evening. The family suite has a second bedroom. We confirm the room mix for your dates when we quote.
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