Wilderness Bisate Lodge

Highlights

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• Top destination for unforgettable mountain gorilla encounters.
• An award-winning, sustainable lodge with stunning views of six volcanoes, located beside Volcanoes National Park.
• Rwanda’s first day lounge, Bisate Kwanda, welcomes guests with comfort for early arrivals or late departures.

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You Should Know

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Bisate Lodge welcomes guests aged 15 and older, who are accommodated at the adult rate.

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The Details

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Since opening in 2017, Bisate has earned 34 awards and continues to captivate guests. Its six elegant en-suite forest villas pay tribute to Rwandan royal heritage and provide sweeping views of the Bisoke, Karisimbi, and Mikeno volcanoes. The lodge features a wine cellar, library, spa, restaurant, and a tree nursery, all complemented by warm, welcoming service.

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Accommodation

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Perched in the trees like giant bird nests, the six Forest Villas of Wilderness Bisate offer a unique stay at the edge of Volcanoes National Park. This is one of the best spots in Africa to begin your trek to see the iconic mountain gorillas of the Virungas.

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Dining

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Bisate’s menu centers on sustainability, featuring seasonal produce from the lodge’s garden and locally-sourced items, like red-skinned potatoes and free-range eggs from nearby farms.

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Experiences

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Beyond the mountain gorilla trek, activities at Volcanoes National Park include golden monkey treks, Mount Bisoke hikes, and visits to Dian Fossey’s research center and the Ellen DeGeneres Campus. At the lodge, guests can birdwatch, plant trees, and engage with local communities, all supporting conservation efforts.

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Wildlife

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Volcanoes National Park shelters endangered mountain gorillas along with golden monkeys, jackals, buffalo, elephants, and over 200 bird species, including several endemic to the Virunga area, enhanced by ongoing conservation efforts around the lodge.

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Price Include

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• Full board accommodation
• All local drinks
• Access to the Bisate Kwanda day lounge
• Guided birding and nature walks
• Guided nursery visit and indigenous tree planting
• Guided visit to the community beehive project that is supported by the lodge
• Gym in a basket at the villas
• Wine tasting
• Explanation from guide on biodiversity on the property
• Documentary film screenings
• Guided visits to the Bisate reforestation site (off-site, accessed on foot)
• Guided visits to the nursery school in the Bisate Village 

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