Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is on the edge of the Parc National des Volcans in North Western Rwanda. It is in an undulating area of 11 hectares with fabulous views towards the Parc National des Volcans, its 5 volcanoes (comprising part of the Virunga Volcano range) and distant lowland agricultural areas. All guest cottages at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge are discretely and privately situated in the folds of the hills, and each has its own unique view.
The altitude is about 7,000 feet above sea level so the climate is generally cool, and the volcanoes rise to a height of almost 15,000 feet.
The lodge has been designed and built by Governors Camp but is owned by a community trust called SACOLA. Governors Camp leases the lodge from SACOLA, and SACOLA will use rental and other income from Governors Camp to finance its socio-economic development and conservation objectives in the area.
Sabyinyo has a central building, with reception, bar, dining room, library / games room, community awareness centre, client washrooms and shop. Both the bar and dining room have extensive outdoor decks from which our clients can enjoy the spectacular views. Client accommodation consists of 5 cottages, 2 suites and one family suite. All client accommodation rooms have at least one private veranda, a sitting room with fireplace, bedroom, dressing room and a large modern bathroom. The family suite has an extra bedroom and bathroom.
The lodge is constructed of local stone, finished with an ochre-coloured plaster. Terracotta tiled roofs give a stylish contemporary Rwandese flavour. All guest rooms have large windows to make best use of the wonderful views. Double thickness walls maintain the warmth from the fireplaces when it is cold outside, and keep the rooms cool in the warmer weather during the day. The lush gardens have been extensively landscaped.
