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Wilderness Bisate is a sustainably luxurious rainforest-based lodge offering Africa's most thrilling wild primate experience.

Highlights

  • A top destination for unforgettable mountain gorilla encounters.
  • An award-winning, sustainable lodge with stunning views of six volcanoes, located near Volcanoes National Park.
  • Rwanda’s first day lounge, Bisate Kwanda, provides comfort for early arrivals or late departures.

You Should Know

Bisate Lodge accommodates guests aged 15 and older. All guests are charged the adult rate.

The Details

Since its opening in 2017, Bisate Lodge has received 34 awards and continues to captivate guests. Its six elegant en-suite forest villas honor Rwandan royal heritage and offer breathtaking views of the Bisoke, Karisimbi, and Mikeno volcanoes.

The lodge includes a wine cellar, library, spa, restaurant, and a tree nursery, all complemented by warm and welcoming service.

Accommodation

Elevated among the trees like giant bird nests, the six Forest Villas of Wilderness Bisate provide a unique and luxurious stay on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. This is one of the best locations in Africa to start your trek to see the iconic mountain gorillas of the Virungas.

Dining

Bisate’s menu emphasizes sustainability, featuring seasonal produce from the lodge’s garden and locally sourced ingredients, such as red-skinned potatoes and free-range eggs from nearby farms.

Experiences

Beyond the mountain gorilla trek, activities in Volcanoes National Park include golden monkey treks, hikes on Mount Bisoke, and visits to Dian Fossey’s research center and the Ellen DeGeneres Campus.

At the lodge, guests can enjoy birdwatching, tree planting, and engaging with local communities, all while supporting conservation efforts.

Wildlife

Volcanoes National Park is home to endangered mountain gorillas, as well as golden monkeys, jackals, buffalo, elephants, and over 200 bird species, including several endemic to the Virunga region. These natural treasures are further safeguarded by the lodge’s ongoing conservation initiatives.

Price Includes

  • Full-board accommodation
  • All local beverages
  • Access to the Bisate Kwanda day lounge
  • Guided birding and nature walks
  • Guided nursery visit and indigenous tree planting
  • Guided visit to the community-supported beehive project
  • "Gym in a basket" provided at the villas
  • Wine tasting experiences
  • Guided explanations of the property's biodiversity
  • Documentary film screenings
  • Guided visits to the Bisate reforestation site (off-site, accessed on foot)
  • Visits to the nursery school in Bisate Village
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Rates & Pricing

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$ 1300 USD
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$ 1300 USD
Rates are starting prices per person, per night sharing.
With specials, we always use the best promotion available, please contact our experts for more guidance.
100% REFUNDABLE BOOKING
We are able to arrange travel insurance that will make this booking totally refundable.

Packages that include this lodge

8-Day Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park & Big 5 Safari in Akagera
INCLUSIONS:
  • 2 nights at The Retreat by Heaven
  • Breakfast daily
  • One 30-minute welcome massage per person (subject to availability) at The Retreat by Heaven
  • One 30-minute on-site cultural activity at The Retreat by Heaven
  • Use of gym, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and yoga terrace at The Retreat by Heaven
  • 2 nights at Magashi Camp
  • All meals and selected beverages
  • Twice daily scheduled camp activities at Magashi Camp: day and night game drives, boating, guided nature walks, birding and fishing
  • 3 nights at Bisate Lodge
  • All meals and selected beverages
  • One in-villa welcome massage per person at Bisate Lodge
  • Guided walks of the surrounding communities at Bisate Lodge
  • Gym in a basket’ in villas
  • Park fees, conservancy fees and all trekking permits
  • Full-day Kigali City Tour including lunch on Day 2
  • One golden monkey experience and one gorilla trekking experience at Volcanoes National Park
  • Helicopter transfer from Akagera National Park to Musanze
  • Laundry at Magashi Camp and Bisate Lodge
  • Airport transfers & all road transfers in private transfers including snacks in vehicle
  • Meet and assist on arrival and departure at Kigali International Airport
  • Processing and payment of one single entry visa per person
  • VIP welcome at Kigali International Airport
  • All statutory charges
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Mel du Toit was the perfect person to arrange and organize our trip!! She was on the ball, made sure everything was in place and travel arrangements secured! I highly recommend her!!
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