A short drive from the starting points of some fantastic gorilla trekking
Location
Just ten minutes from Volcanoes National Park HQ, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is perfectly placed for early morning gorilla treks. Nestled on the forested slopes of Mount Sabyinyo and surrounded by misty peaks and green hills, it feels remote yet welcoming.
Rooms
There are 30 stone-and-thatch cottages here, each one simply styled but spacious and peaceful. What we love is that every cottage comes with a little fireplace for chilly evenings, plus a private veranda where you can soak up the mountain views.
Amenities
The main lodge has a friendly buzz in the evenings. Guests will find log fires, Rwandan music and hearty three-course meals made with produce from nearby farms. All the essentials are here, including walking gear hire, packed breakfasts for early treks, and a team that goes out of their way to make you feel at home.
Activities
Gorilla trekking is the star of the show, and you’re just a short drive from the trailheads. But you can also explore golden monkey forests, hike Mount Bisoke, or visit the nearby Iby’Iwacu cultural village.
Sustainability
The lodge works closely with local communities, especially through cultural partnerships with the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where guests experience traditional Rwandan storytelling and performances, directly supporting local livelihoods. By sourcing produce from nearby farmers and hiring extensively from surrounding villages, the lodge ensures tourism revenue is reinvested locally, helping fund gorilla conservation, habitat protection, and antipoaching patrols through the broader support of Volcanoes National Park revenues.
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