Virunga Lodge

Virunga Lodge

Virunga Lodge is situated about 50 minute drives from the headquarters of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

Virunga Lodge is an excellent lodge offering a good level of luxury and stunning views. The lodge is perched high on a ridge with the finest views in Africa, overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes and the Musanze valley to the west and Lake Bulera and Ruhondo to the east.

Accommodation At Virunga Lodge Includes;

• Ten spacious stone rooms
• Room categories include eight standard rooms and two ‘deluxe’ rooms – each named after an African lake.
• Rooms have a rustic design with a neutral colour scheme, and have been finished to a high standard.
• All rooms at Virunga Lodge have wooden floors, chunky wooden furniture, large verandas and a fireplace to keep you warm in the evening.
• The rooms feature spacious en-suite bathrooms have flushing toilets, twin sinks and walk-in showers.
• The ‘deluxe’ rooms are a little larger than the standard rooms, and each has an adjoining lounge with a number of comfy sofas.

Facilities And Services At Virunga Lodge Include;

Communal Areas

• The communal area is set at the top of the hill.
• Here you’ll find a cozy lounge with sofas, coffee tables and bookshelves arranged around a central stone fireplace.
• There is a bar in one corner, with friendly staff on hand to serve you a drink.
• The adjacent spacious dining area houses a large wooden dining table with guests coming together in the evenings to share a meal.

Food & Drink

• The menu is fairly international in style.
• Dinner is a three-course meal.
• Main courses included marinated pork medallions, marinated paneer and vegetable skewers, and a ‘taste of Rwanda platter’.
• Dessert was warm chocolate and cashew brownies with homemade ice cream.

Health Facilities

• There is a small spa, and all guests can enjoy a complimentary 30-minute massage during their stay, which after a full morning in the mountains is a welcome treat.

Entertainment

• A local Intore dance troupe performs regularly in the beautiful terraced gardens..

Security

• There is 24-hour security around the lodge.
• Fire extinguishers are found in all areas.

Laundry Facilities

• Laundry is included.