Virunga Lodge

The iconic Virunga Lodge by far is one of the award-winning safari lodges in Rwanda with some of the most spectacular views you would ever imagine of the Virunga volcanoes and the two twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo Virunga lodge’s ten luxurious Bandas provide private terrace from where guests can view the sunrise over the dramatic landscape of mountains and lakes, an individual fireplace, a shower room with double vanity.

Virunga Lodge capacity

Virunga Lodge has 10 Bandas plus Tour leader cottage available, the two deluxe Bandas called Ibirunga and Ibiyaga – have their own private sitting room and more refined interiors and will also include a hot tub and a larger terrace overlooking the majestic Virunga volcanoes or the twin lakes.

Location of Virunga Lodge

Virunga Lodge is located on the high hills of Lake Bulera and Ruhondo close to the border of Uganda’s Mgahinga national park which is separated by the Cyanika border the Lodge is approximately 45 minutes drive to Volcanoes national park where the ultimate gorilla trekking experience takes place in the rainforest.

How to get to Virunga Lodge

Virunga lodge can only be accessible by Road from Kigali via Musanze; the drive from Kigali to Musanze is about 2 hours and then from Musanze to the Lodge is about an hour however a 4×4 safari vehicle is recommended as the lodge is located on top of the hill.

Things to do while at Virunga Lodge

• The Dian Fossey Map Room has been built in honor of Dr. Dian Fossey, the pioneering primatologist who set up the Karisoke Center high in the Virunga volcanoes in 1967.
• Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP
• Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes NP
• Experience the Lake Bulera community walk
• Visit the one sheep per family community project
• Go birding around the Lodge
• Enjoy the intore dance
• Go volcano hiking in Volcanoes national park
• Hike to see the Diana Fossey graveyard
• Enjoy Musanze town and visit the Diana Fossey Museum

Lodge grade by Wildlife Expeditions

Our experts’ rate Virunga Lodge 10/10 Luxury safari Lodge

The iconic Virunga Lodge by far is one of the award-winning safari lodges in Rwanda with some of the most spectacular views you would ever imagine of the Virunga volcanoes and the two twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo Virunga lodge’s ten luxurious Bandas provide private terrace from where guests can view the sunrise over the dramatic landscape of mountains and lakes, an individual fireplace, a shower room with double vanity.

Virunga Lodge capacity

Virunga Lodge has 10 Bandas plus Tour leader cottage available, the two deluxe Bandas called Ibirunga and Ibiyaga – have their own private sitting room and more refined interiors and will also include a hot tub and a larger terrace overlooking the majestic Virunga volcanoes or the twin lakes.

Location of Virunga Lodge

Virunga Lodge is located on the high hills of Lake Bulera and Ruhondo close to the border of Uganda’s Mgahinga national park which is separated by the Cyanika border the Lodge is approximately 45 minutes drive to Volcanoes national park where the ultimate gorilla trekking experience takes place in the rainforest.

How to get to Virunga Lodge

Virunga lodge can only be accessible by Road from Kigali via Musanze; the drive from Kigali to Musanze is about 2 hours and then from Musanze to the Lodge is about an hour however a 4×4 safari vehicle is recommended as the lodge is located on top of the hill.

Things to do while at Virunga Lodge

• The Dian Fossey Map Room has been built in honor of Dr. Dian Fossey, the pioneering primatologist who set up the Karisoke Center high in the Virunga volcanoes in 1967.
• Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP
• Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes NP
• Experience the Lake Bulera community walk
• Visit the one sheep per family community project
• Go birding around the Lodge
• Enjoy the intore dance
• Go volcano hiking in Volcanoes national park
• Hike to see the Diana Fossey graveyard
• Enjoy Musanze town and visit the Diana Fossey Museum

Lodge grade by Wildlife Expeditions

Our experts’ rate Virunga Lodge 10/10 Luxury safari Lodge