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Amakoro Songa Lodge

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Lodge

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Full board (FB)

Breakfast, Lunch and 9 more

8 rooms

Luxury Cottage, Luxury Suites, Main House Luxury Villa and 1 more · Sleeps up to 20 guests

All ages welcome

By air

20 min from Musanze Aerodrome

From about A$1,390

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Amakoro Songa Lodge

Amakoro Songa Lodge sits in gardens in Kinigi, near Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Its cottages, suites and two-bedroom villas make a comfortable base for travellers coming to trek for mountain gorillas or explore the area's birdlife. Fireplaces bring warmth to the rooms, while the restaurant, terrace and campfire pit offer places to unwind between outings. Full board includes three meals, house wines, local beers, soft drinks and laundry. Community involvement runs through the stay, from local employment to a tree-planting tradition for guests.

“A comfortable base for gorilla trekkers who want garden surroundings, fireside evenings and a lodge with strong community ties.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

Luxury seekersBirders

Known for

What you can expect to see

GorillaBirdlife

A garden retreat near Volcanoes National Park, with mountain gorilla trekking and birding in the surrounding area.

Your stay

What's included

Board: Full board (FB)

Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • House wines
  • Local beers
  • Soft drinks
  • Laundry
  • Government taxes and levies
  • Terrace
  • Campfire pit
  • Fireplace

Not included

  • Transfers
  • Park fees

Transfers, park entry fees and gorilla trekking permits are charged separately.

Optional extras (at a cost)

In-room spa treatments, premium spirits and wines, lodge activities and nanny services cost extra.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Gardens

In your room

  • En-suite bathroom

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 20 guests

  • Luxury Cottage2 at the property · Double or twin beds, En-suite bathroom, Garden views, Fireplace
  • Luxury Suites4 at the property · Double or twin beds, En-suite bathroom, Fireplace, Garden views
  • Main House Luxury Villa1 at the property · Two double bedrooms, En-suite bathrooms, Shared dining space, Living room, Fireplace, Private balconies
  • Izere Luxury Villa1 at the property · Two double or twin bedrooms, En-suite bathrooms, Shared dining space, Living room, Fireplace, Private balconies

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Musanze Aerodrome
  2. 20 min transfer
  3. Amakoro Songa Lodge
How you arrive
By air · 20 min from Musanze Aerodrome
Transfers
The drive from central Kigali takes about three hours over 103 km. Helicopter arrivals at Musanze Aerodrome continue by road for 20 minutes.

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
By 11:00
Children
All ages welcome
Single travellers
A single supplement applies
Malaria
Low malaria risk

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. February: Green season
  2. March: Green season
  3. April: Green season
  4. May: Green season
  5. June: Good
  6. July: Good
  7. August: Good
  8. October: Green season
  9. November: Green season
  10. December: Green season
  • Good
  • Green season
Month-by-month notes

Feb

Green season

Wildlife: Rainy season begins in mid-February.

Mar

Green season

Wildlife: Rainy season.

Apr

Green season

Wildlife: Rainy season.

May

Green season

Wildlife: Rainy season.

Jun

Good

Wildlife: Dry season begins; roads and paths tend to be easier to navigate.

Jul

Good

Wildlife: Dry season; roads and paths tend to be easier to navigate.

Aug

Good

Wildlife: Dry season; roads and paths tend to be easier to navigate.

Oct

Green season

Wildlife: Rainy season.

Nov

Green season

Wildlife: Rainy season.

Dec

Green season

Wildlife: Rainy season continues until mid-December.

How we judge each month
  • Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.