Virunga Lodge enjoys a stunning hillside location with views of the Virunga volcanoes and Lakes Ruhondo and Bulera. There are 8 spacious rooms, all comfortably furnished and with ensuite bathrooms. The now well established gardens are terraced into the hillside with a focal point of a sunken paradise garden to relax in.
There are battery charging facilities in the public area, the main building has a terrace around the outside where breakfast and drinks can be taken to enjoy the stunning views. The lounge bar has open fires to warm the chilly nights. The rooms and main lodge areas are serviced by solar power electricity.
The lodge has a strong eco-ethos and was built from local materials with sustainability in mind. The bathrooms are en-suite with composting toilets and bush showers.
It is a perfect base from which to explore Parc National des Volcans, which offers excellent gorilla trekking opportunties. Other activities include climbing Visoke or Karisimbi volcanoes, tracking golden monkeys, visiting Diane Fossey's tomb, taking nature walks in the area and visiting local villages.
