Rwanda Luxury Lodges: The Definitive Guide

Volcanoes National Park holds one of the highest concentrations of ultra-luxury lodges anywhere in East Africa, while Nyungwe and Akagera each hold a smaller number of standout properties. All are small-capacity, full-board, and built specifically around their park's principal activity.

Volcanoes National Park

Bisate Lodge

Six villas within a reforested volcanic amphitheatre.

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Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Singita's first Rwanda property, in a community reforestation zone.

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One&Only Gorilla's Nest

The closest luxury lodge to the trekking start point.

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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Majority community-owned, direct local revenue-sharing.

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Nyungwe National Park

One&Only Nyungwe House

Set on a working tea estate at the forest's edge.

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Akagera National Park

Magashi Camp

Wilderness Safaris on Lake Rwanyakazinga, in Akagera's quiet north.

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Ruzizi Tented Lodge

On Lake Ihema, closest to Akagera's main entrance.

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Travelling on from here? We pair this with our luxury Uganda safari collections so a gorilla trek in Bwindi and this leg are planned as one continuous journey rather than two separate bookings.

See these lodges within a full itinerary — start from our Rwanda safaris overview.