Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Lodge · Musanze ·
Luxury lodge with volcano views, suites, gardens, and gorilla treks
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Volcanoes National Park, Kinigi, Rwanda Get directions
Luxury lodge with volcano views, suites, gardens, and gorilla treks
Volcanoes National Park, Kinigi, Rwanda Get directions
"At Singita Kwitonda Lodge, situated on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, dress for sundowners in a palette that suits not only the natural shades of Rwanda's mountainous, forested landscape but also the property's interiors, which just expanded across three new suites. Terra-cotta brickwork, woven ceilings, and decorative pottery have all been sourced from local artisans, while an on-site nursery, vegetable garden, and conservation room for pre-gorilla-trekking briefings keep guests rooted in nature. Come nightfall, settle in next to one of the roaring outdoor fireplaces, dive into the lodge bar's wine list, and marvel at the sheer serenity of the setting." - Lale Arikoglu
"Perched on the edge of a national park, the lodge leans on its on-site gardens to feature vegetables like green beans, rainbow carrots, and dodo (native spinach) in simple yet flavorful dishes. Chef Vanie Padayachee pairs vegetable-forward stir-fries with regional classics such as brochette—marinated lamb grilled over an open flame—and incorporates other local flavors like sugarcane juice and jams made from the endemic tree tomato." - Mary Holland Mary Holland Mary Holland is a writer and editor based in New York. She is the former online editor of GQ and Glamour South Africa. Her work has also appeared in The Financial Times, WSJ. Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Afar, and others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"When I venture outside the capital, one of my favorite hotels is Singita Kwitonda Lodge, situated just on the edge of Volcanoes National Park where tourists go gorilla trekking; the design is thoughtful and beautiful, and they use many local artisans and materials." - Leah Feiger
"Singita Kwitonda Lodge offers games, coloring, and endless croissants. It is located within 15 minutes or so of the park." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A Rwandan lodge on the eastern boundary of Volcanoes National Park designed to provide cocooning pre- and post-trek comforts for gorilla treks, featuring suites and a private villa with indoor/outdoor fireplaces, private heated pools and spa-like bathrooms. Local materials and building techniques—volcanic rock, bamboo and handmade clay bricks—anchor the architecture in Rwandan tradition, while in-house gardens and partnerships with smallholder farmers supply plant-centric dishes. The lodge’s conservation footprint includes reassembling tiny agricultural plots to expand gorilla habitat, running a tree nursery and supporting reforestation, with visits encouraged to the nearby Dian Fossey Research Centre." - Jane Broughton
