Combining luxury with proximity to one of the world’s most iconic and endangered species, Singita Kwitonda Lodge is a picture of contemporary, sustainable luxury.

Not every safari camp is set against the vast savannahs. At Rwanda’s Singita Kwitonda Lodge, you’ll enjoy breath-taking views of volcanic peaks Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura as well as the surrounding high-altitude forests of the country’s acclaimed Volcanoes National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas.

Set right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, where more than a third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas find refuge, Singita Kwitonda Lodge’s unrivalled position puts lifechanging gorilla trekking experiences within easy reach.

Designed to reflect the gentle, yet strong spirit of Rwanda’s most famous residents, the lodge features eight contemporary suites, the interiors of which emphasise local design and handcrafted details.

Offering guests a nurturing space within which to contemplate their encounters with the remarkable “gentle giants of the forest”, each suite boasts a covered veranda, media suite, and indoor and outdoor showers. Private heated plunge pools help fend off the evening chill, as do in- and outdoor fireplaces, and you’ll find like-minded souls converging at the property’s convivial fire pit, interactive kitchen, ‘bar-deli’ and wine cellar.

Created in response to its dramatic setting, the lodge includes elements such as woven ceilings and hand-fired terracotta brickwork crafted by local artisans, while a dedicated Conservation Room and on-site nursery and vegetable garden – which provides fresh produce for Kwitonda’s farm-to-table food journey – further enhances the experience.

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