The lodge has been described as having “the best view in the world” and as “one of the finest lodges in Africa”. The lodge’s eight bandas offer elegance and great comfort, with their ‘organic, bush-chic’ design reflecting the local building style. Luxurious, en-suite bathrooms, with full facilities including low-flush toilets and running solar hot water, allow you to enjoy all the comforts of home, while still being sensitive to the environment. Each banda has its own terrace with spectacular views of the volcanoes or lakes. 

Aside from gorilla tracking, guests can climb a volcano, track the golden monkey, visit Dian Fossey's grave or go for gentle strolls around the picturesque villages near the lakes. Three hours' drive from Kigali or a long day's drive from Kampala. 

Virunga Lodge has been awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence 2012!

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Driving Directions

Kigali to Virunga Lodge

Take the Kigali – Butare road then turn right after 3km and take Kigali – Musanze (Ruhengeri) road.

Drive through Ruhengeri town and turn left and take Ruhengeri – Cyanika road (approx 17km) to Nyarwondo. (At the turn off on the Ruhengeri – Cyanika road, there is a Volcanoes Virunga Lodge signpost). Turn right and take the Murram road (about 5km) on to Virunga and lodge signs will guide you to the lodge.

This drive should take approximately 3 hours.

More driving directions can be found on our FAQs page.