Ridge-top lodge with sweeping views over Lakes Burera and Ruhondo and the chain of Virunga volcanoes.
Allow about an hour to Kinigi
Virunga Lodge, run by Volcanoes Safaris, stands on a ridge between Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo, the Twin Lakes. Its stone bandas look out across the water to the chain of Virunga volcanoes — one of the finest views in Rwanda.
The location is a little further from the park headquarters than the Kinigi lodges, so trek mornings start earlier. In return you get space, quiet and spectacular sunrises.
Good to Know
- Panoramic views of the Twin Lakes and volcanoes
- Quiet setting away from the main Kinigi road
- Good base for walks and boat trips on the lakes
Location
The park headquarters are at Kinigi, about 15 km from Musanze and roughly 110 km — around two and a half hours by road — from Kigali International Airport. The road is paved all the way. Trekkers must be at Kinigi for the 7:00 am briefing, so most people stay near the park the night before. From Rubavu on Lake Kivu, the drive is about an hour and a half.
Tours That Can Use This Lodge
3-Day Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkeys
Track mountain gorillas, then spend a morning with the endangered golden monkeys that live in the park's bamboo zone — two primate encounters from one lodge.
View Tour
