Jan
GoodWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
A shoulder month for trekking, with cool highland evenings.
Sambora Kinigi
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Lodge
Photo: Sambora Kinigi · Source ↗
Full board (FB)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, House wines and local beers and 8 more
9 rooms
Sanctuary Suite, Superior Forest Suite, Forest Suite and 1 more · Sleeps up to 18 guests
All ages welcome
By air
30 min from Kigali International Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$960
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Sambora Kinigi
Sambora Kinigi has nine thatched suites in gardens at the foot of Mount Sabyinyo, close to Volcanoes National Park. Fireplaces, private verandahs and a shared dining room give the lodge a relaxed setting between treks. Sanctuary Suites add heated plunge pools and private dining areas. Meals, selected drinks, laundry, a welcome massage and one local or on-site activity each day are included. Children of all ages are welcome, with a camp bed available in each suite; gorilla trekking is for guests aged 15 and over. The whole lodge is available for exclusive use.
“A good fit for families and small groups who want fireside comfort between gorilla treks, with a daily local activity and the option to take all nine suites.”
Best for
FamiliesMultigenerational tripsBirdersGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
Gorilla
A small garden lodge near Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorilla trekking and local cultural experiences.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Included
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- House wines and local beers
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- In-room refreshments and snacks
- One local or on-site activity per day
- One 45-minute massage per guest per stay
- Laundry
- Wi-Fi
- Packed lunches on trek days
- Private verandah
- Walking safaris
- Birdwatching
Not included
- Flights
- Transfers
- Park fees
- Gratuities
Gorilla trekking permits, park activities, flights, transfers and gratuities are excluded. Travel and evacuation insurance and personal expenses are also separate.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Premium branded spirits, further wellness treatments, the Gorilla Doctors talk and the genocide history presentation cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Library
- Bar
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Mini bar
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 18 guests
- Sanctuary Suite2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Camp bed by request · Heated plunge pool, Outdoor shower, Bath tub and rain shower, Private dining, Fireplace, Private verandah
- Superior Forest Suite2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Camp bed by request · Outdoor shower, Rain shower, Fireplace, Lounge, Private verandah
- Forest Suite3 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Camp bed by request · Bath tub and rain shower, Outdoor shower, Fireplace, Private verandah
- Junior Suite2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Camp bed by request · Rain shower, Outdoor shower, Fireplace, Private verandah
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Kigali International Airport
- 30 min transfer
- Sambora Kinigi
- How you arrive
- By air · 30 min from Kigali International Airport
- Transfers
- The drive from Kigali to Kinigi takes 2.5 to 3 hours via Musanze. Private road transfers and a 30-minute helicopter transfer from Kigali International Airport are available at extra cost.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Green season
- April: Green season
- May: Green season
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Green season
- December: Dry season, best game viewing
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
GoodWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
A shoulder month for trekking, with cool highland evenings.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
Rainy-season conditions bring wetter trails. Gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.
Apr
Green seasonWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
Rainy-season conditions bring wetter trails. Gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.
May
Green seasonWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
Rainy-season conditions bring wetter trails. Gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
Drier conditions bring firmer trekking trails. Gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
Drier conditions bring firmer trekking trails. Gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
Drier conditions bring firmer trekking trails. Gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
Drier conditions bring firmer trekking trails. Gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
Drier conditions bring firmer trekking trails. Gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
Rainy-season conditions bring wetter trails. Gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.
Dec
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Gorilla trekking operates year-round.
Drier conditions bring firmer trekking trails. Gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.
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.