Private tranquillity in the heart of the Land of a thousand hills
Location: Singita Kataza House is located on a private 72-hectar concession directly adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, placing it within moments of the park's gorilla trek headquarters. Perched on gently rolling terrain, the villa delivers sweeping views of the iconic Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes. With this privileged positioning, guests enjoy both the solitude of a remote sanctuary and immediate access to the jungle trails and conservation landscapes of Rwanda's Virunga region.
Rooms: This exclusive-use villa comprises four sumptuous suites - two standard suites, a junior master suite, and a grand master suite. Each is furnished to refined standards, featuring fireplaces, elegant décor, large glass-fronted terraces and private heated plunge pools. The villa includes a two-bedroom staff residence, ensuring discreet and attentive service around the clock.
Amenities: Every detail at Kataza House supports both luxury and wellbeing. Shared spaces include a private cinema, wine cellar, open-plan fully-equipped kitchen, gym and a dedicated massage treatment room. Outside, there are two heated plunge pools, a fire-pit for alfresco fireside evenings, and expansive lounge and dining areas. The onsite Akarabo Garden grows fresh vegetables and herbs for the kitchen, enabling a true farm-to-table approach to cuisine.
Activities: Kataza House provides seamless access to Volcanoes National Park. Guests can enjoy gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, and hikes to the Dian Fossey Karisoke Research centre. Within the villa's grounds, guided nature walks, bird-watching tours, cooking classes and wine tastings are curated to immerse guests in both the natural and cultural richness of the region. Off-site excursions can be arrange to Musanze Caves, local villages, cultural music and dance performances, and even volcanic summits for panoramic hikes.
Sustainability: Every aspect of Kataza House reflects Singita's One Planet sustainability principles. The villa was constructed using locally sourced volcanic rock, river stone, clay bricks and FSC-certified timber, with passive-design techniques, solar-thermal heating and air-source heat pumps delivering around 43% energy savings. The villa site was rehabilitated with native vegetation, complementing reforestation efforts across Singita's Volcanoes concession, including planting over 250,000 indigenous saplings. Local employment is central: 90 per cent of construction and ongoing staff are Rwandan, and the villa sources the majority of its food and materials from local suppliers. Guests are invited into conservation education experiences, tree nursery tours and community cultural interaction, reinforcing Singita's ethos that luxury and sustainability go hand in hand.
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