These include escorted bird watching walks, mountain bike excursions, visits to the iby’iwacy village, the Buhanga sacred forests and the musanze market, Nyange community walks, and climbing up mountains (Mt Bisoke, M’Gahinga and Muhabura). Of all the lodges in and around the Volcanoes National Park, Sabyinyo lodge offers the largest selection of activities aside from gorilla trekking. The lodge is named after the oldest of the 8. As the evenings do get cool, the fireplace acts a heat supply, as well as running hot water. Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is located in the foothills of the vast range of 15000 foot Virunga Mountains. They are all very spacious, featuring a sitting area, a fireplace and a private sheltered veranda. There is also two patio areas which are platforms out to the jaw-dropping views of the Virunga volcanoes. The lounge area is particularly cosy, with three large roaring fireplaces to keep guests warm on chilly evenings. The main lodge building homes a lounge area, a dining room, a library, a games room, a responsible travel and community awareness room, a shop and a reception. The lodge has a total of eight en-suite cottages, made up of standard, suite and family cottages. The location offers good accessibility to the park headquarters (the start of the adventure for gorilla trekking), as well as homing a remote and peaceful location for guests to relax and take in the remarkable landscape. Other than this there are visits to local community projects and genocide memorials and escorted excursions such as walks and bird watching.Īdditionally there is a massage parlour for those wanting something a little more indulgent!Ĭhild policy: Children of any age are welcome however they must be 15 or over to take part in trekking the gorillas.Among its sister properties in the Governor’s Collection, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is in a fantastic location. Watching these magnificent creatures in there natural habitat is a surprisingly a dramatic, touching and thrilling experience, the memories of which will last you a lifetime. Rooms also include a dressing room, large comfortable beds and huge windows, so you can’t escape the beauty of the area.Īctivities: Gorilla trekking is the main activity in the area. Each room has its own private veranda, modern en-suite bathroom and sitting room with a fireplace, fantastic as it can get chilly in the evenings. The main lodge also has a library, games room, shop and a community awareness centre – where you will find information on the areas gorillas and the history of Rwanda.Īccommodation consists of 5 cottages, 2 suites and a family room, which has an extra bedroom and bathroom. The bar and dining area lead out on to an extravagant and extensive outdoor decking area from which guests can enjoy spectacular views and relax after a hard days trekking. The main lodge is made from local stone with terracotta roof tiles and beautifully landscaped gardens, ideal for trying to spot one of the area 650 bird species. To the north are great views of the 15,000ft high Virunga Volcanoes and to the south the agricultural lowlands. Setting: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is just 3km away from the main entrance to Park National des Volcans and 2 hours drive, on good roads, from central Kigali.

Style: A luxury safari lodge with large detached accommodation.

10 guest rooms (5 cottages, 2 suites and a family cottage).

The lodge itself is elegant and homely with a contemporary Rwandan ambiance, and the hillside location provides a great opportunity to walk around and explore some of the local villages and farms. It is a great base to explore this beautiful and unique corner of Africa. It is considered one of the most luxurious lodges is the area, and sat so close to the start of the gorilla trek trail, its is perfect for a high end gorilla safari. Sat in the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, 7,000 feet above sea level, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge has stunning views of the folding hills and rolling landscape that defines this part of Rwanda.

Sabyinyo silverback lodge