Set on the volcanic mountain slopes of the world-renowned Volcanoes National Park, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is a comfortable lodge at the heart of the life-changing gorilla-trekking experience.
Experience
The Volcanoes National Park is located along the western branch of the East African Rift – one of the most important biodiversity hotspots on the continent that is home to over 60 birds & mammal species found nowhere else on earth.
The most celebrated of these is the mountain gorilla, & here guests will have the opportunity to encounter one of 12 habituated family groups inside the park.
Stay
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge features 30 stone & thatch cottages with spectacular views & well-spaced apart for privacy.
Each cottage has a small lounge, fireplace & en-suite bathroom.
The views from the lodge & rooms are truly spectacular. Guests can sit on the deck while watching the beautiful forest- & mist-covered mountains in the distance.
Activities
Activities at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge include gorilla trekking, hikes to the grave of Dian Fossey as well as forest walks in search of the rare golden monkey.
Daily performances of traditional Rwandan song & dance add to the uniquely treks into the forest.
