Rwanda luxury safari lodges are a game changer in Rwanda tourism. The country positioned itself as a luxury safari destination and attracted the most luxurious brands in the world. These are evenly distributed in the different Rwanda safari destinations.
Rwanda is famous for mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. The park is among the three protected areas with the rare and endangered mountain gorillas. Rwanda has three other national parks: Nyungwe Forest, Akagera, and Gishwati Mukura Forest National Park. These are home to several wildlife species that nature enthusiasts visit Rwanda to explore.
Several luxury safari lodges facilitate Rwanda safari destinations. Rwanda luxury safari lodges offer all-inclusive rates catering for meals, soft drinks, and house wines. With this, you do not have to make unnecessary payments once checked in. There are many Rwanda luxury safari lodges but below are our most recommended.
Bisate Lodge
Bisate is a premium luxury safari lodge in Volcanoes National Park. The lodge is perched in the Bisate Forest reserve area with six en-suite forest villas. Its architectural design was inspired by Rwandan Traditional royalty. Each villa is spacious and self-contained with uninterrupted views of the Virunga mountains. Bisate Lodge’s other amenities include a wine cellar, vegetable garden, library, spa, and restaurant.
Bisate Lodge is under a 10-minute drive from the Volcanoes National Park headquarters. This makes it an ideal location to base Rwanda safari adventures in the park. While at the lodge you can engage in several activities including tree planting, guided walks, and community visits.
Bisate Lodge’s rates range from 2600 per person per night in the low tourist season. The lodge is highly demanded and gets fully booked regardless of the season. Book it in advance if you intend to stay there on your Rwanda Discovery Journeys.
Magashi Camp
Magashi Camp is the only luxurious safari camp in the Northern sector of Akagera National Park. The lodge is on a private concession overlooking the park’s open savannas and Lake Rwanyakazinga.
Magashi has eight tented suites facilitated with amenities that make your stay in the wilderness more enjoyable. The camp has a WIFI connection, a swimming pool, a bar, and a restaurant. Magashi’s dining experience is amazing featuring both local and international cuisines.
The Northern sector of Akagera National Park has the highest wildlife concentration. Magashi camp enables you to dive into the Rwanda safari experiences in the park. Notable safari animals you can spot on game drives in the area include elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, and leopards.
Akagera National Park is East and Central Africa’s largest protected wetland with over 300 bird species. It is Rwanda’s second most Important Birding Area after Nyungwe Forest. Magashi camps’ location near the lake makes birding tours to the park more rewarding as you can easily spot water birds.
One&Only Nyungwe House
One&Only Nyungwe House is among the most prominent Rwanda luxury safari lodges. It is located in Nyungwe National Park in southwestern Rwanda. The Park is a renowned primate trekking destination home to chimpanzees and 12 other primates. Nyungwe National Park protects one of East Africa’s oldest rainforests. It is diverse and home to birds and other large mammal species including forest elephants. Nyungwe National Park was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of this diversity.
Exploring the vast Nyungwe ecosystem is enjoyable while staying at an exclusive resort like One&Only Nyungwe House. The luxury safari lodge has spacious self-contained villas overlooking the forest. Each Villa has an en-suite bathroom, Smart Television, and a private balcony.
One&Only Nyungwe House has an infinity pool where you can relax. The Lodge is bordered by a tea plantation where you can learn the tea-growing process. Chimpanzee trekking, canopy walks, birding, and colobus monkey trekking are some of the exclusive Discovery Journeys you can be part of while at the lodge.
Ruzizi Tented Camp is another Rwanda luxury safari lodge in Akagera National Park. It is strategically located near Lake Ihema, the largest water body in the Park. Ruzizi Tented Camp is an eco-friendly safari lodge with nine tents including a tree house.
Each tent is private and self-contained with provision for hot running water at one’s convenience. Ruzizi’s tented camps location makes it ideal to explore both the Southern and Northern sectors of Akagera National Park. Lake Ihema boat cruises’ are also easily arranged from Ruzizi Tented Camp.
Our 3-day Akagera Tour features a stay at Ruzizi Tented Camp. The itinerary can be customized to add more nights at the camp for more chances with the Big Five Mammals in Rwanda’s only savanna national park. Ruzizi can be accessed by road in a 3.5-hour drive from Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city. It is about 6 kilometers from Akagera National Park’s southern gate.
Virunga Lodge
Virunga is the most classic of all Rwanda luxury safari lodges. It is located in the Volcanoes National Park’s area overlooking the Virunga Mountains and the Twin Lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo. The Lodge has the most exclusive location for Rwanda primates and Discovery Journeys adventures.
Virunga Lodge has 10 Bandas with four deluxe and six standard room set-up. Each Banda is spacious and self-contained with an en suite bathroom. The lodge has a spa offering complimentary massage for all in-house guests.
Virunga Lodge has butler services enabling guests to get personalized services per their preferences. The Lodge has a Dian Fossey Room where you can learn about Dian Fossey’s work and contribution to Rwanda’s Mountain gorilla conservation journey. Virunga Lodge’s all-inclusive rates cater to all meals and soft and premium drinks except French Champagne.
Rwanda has budget-friendly deluxe safari lodge options for those who cannot afford the high-end luxury lodges. Notable ones include Da Vinci Lodge, Le Bambou Lodge, Tiloreza Eco Lodge, the Five Volcanoes, and Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. We customized several safari packages to feature any of these lodges. The 3-day tour is ideal for those interested in Volcanoes National Park. The 10-day Rwanda safari is longer and features Nyungwe, Akagera, and Volcanoes National Park.
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