Noelle
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Amazing service at every turn!
I truly don’t understand why this lodge isn’t rated higher—our experience was nothing short of amazing!
From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. Every single detail was thoughtfully handled. After a long, 10-hour day of gorilla trekking, we were welcomed back with a foot massage—an act of kindness that honestly says everything about the level of care here. Each evening, staff came to build a fire in our room to make it cozy, which felt incredibly special.
Everyone we interacted with was warm, attentive, responsive, and genuinely wonderful. You could feel how much pride they take in creating a meaningful experience for guests.
The food was good, with a different buffet each night, plenty of variety, and surprisingly good wine way up in the mountains. Dining was made even more memorable by the setting—this lodge sits in the most stunning location. We were lucky enough to have a room with a breathtaking view of the volcano, and the outdoor dining area offers equally spectacular scenery. Waking up to those views alone is worth the stay.
The location is also ideal—so close to Volcanoes National Park, making early golden monkey and gorilla trekking days seamless.
This was truly one of the best lodge experiences I’ve had. If you’re coming to Rwanda for gorilla trekking, I cannot recommend Mountain Gorilla View Lodge highly enough. An unforgettable stay in every sense!