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Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
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All inclusive (AI)

Accommodation, All meals and beverages and 6 more

11 rooms

One-Bedroom Suite, Two-Bedroom Suite

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By air or road

about 85 km from Kigali airport (KGL)

Wi-Fi in rooms

From about A$3,890

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Singita Kwitonda Lodge

On the edge of Volcanoes National Park, Singita Kwitonda Lodge pairs mountain-gorilla trekking with time to unwind among gardens and volcanic-stone buildings. Its nine one-bedroom and two two-bedroom suites have heated plunge pools, verandas and fireplaces. A conservation lounge, wine cellar and on-site nursery offer places to spend time between excursions. All meals, drinks and laundry are included, while park permits, levies and transport cost extra. Children of all ages are welcome, with childminding available while adults trek. Gorilla trekking is for guests aged 15 and over; golden monkey trekking starts at 12.

“A comfortable base for gorilla trekkers who want a heated plunge pool and fireplace to return to, with two-bedroom suites and childminding for families.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

FamiliesLuxury seekers

Known for

What you can expect to see

Gorilla

Gorilla and golden monkey treks explore the forests of neighbouring Volcanoes National Park.

Your stay

What's included

Board: All inclusive (AI)

Special offer: For travel 6 January to 14 December 2026, a stay of at least 12 nights across two Singita regions includes two complimentary nights. At least four nights are required in Volcanoes National Park and three at each participating property elsewhere. The lowest-rated night in each region is complimentary. For travel 6 January to 14 December 2027, seven nights at Kwitonda include one complimentary lowest-rated night. The 2027 two-region combination offer requires at least 12 nights, with at least three per property, and includes two complimentary nights, one lowest-rated night per region. Arrival and departure must both fall within the offer period. Offers cannot be combined.

Included

  • Accommodation
  • All meals and beverages
  • Laundry
  • Wi-Fi
  • Conservation Lounge
  • Gear Room
  • Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Veranda

Not included

  • Transfers

Conservation, carbon-offset and tourism levies, trekking permits, transfers, and the daily Driver Guide and vehicle are extra.

Optional extras (at a cost)

Wellness treatments, additional guest experiences and Boutique & Gallery purchases cost extra.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Nanny service
  • Wine cellar
  • Fire pit
  • Public WiFi

In your room

  • Wi-Fi in your room
  • Private plunge pool
  • Mini bar

Rooms

Where you sleep

  • One-Bedroom Suite9 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Indoor and outdoor showers, Fireplace, Lounge, Veranda, Dressing room, Minibar, Heated plunge pool
  • Two-Bedroom Suite2 at the property · sleeps 4 adults · Indoor and outdoor showers, Dressing rooms, Fireplaces, Lounge, Minibar, Veranda, Heated plunge pool

Activities

Things to do

At extra cost

Gorilla trekking · 15+

Getting there

How you'll arrive

How you arrive
By air or road · about 85 km from Kigali airport (KGL)
Transfers
Road transfers from Kigali take up to four hours. A Driver Guide and vehicle must be booked and paid for each day of the stay.

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
By 11:00
Children
All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Single travellers
No single supplement
Minimum stay
2 nights

Before you travel

Australian Government travel advice

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.

When to go

Best time to visit

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

Jan

Good

Wildlife: Short dry season.

Short dry season. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

Feb

Good

Wildlife: Short dry season.

Short dry season. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

Mar

Green season

Wildlife: Long rainy season.

Long rainy season. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

Apr

Green season

Wildlife: Long rainy season.

Long rainy season. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

May

Green season

Wildlife: Long rainy season.

Long rainy season. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

Jun

Good

Wildlife: The long dry season begins in June.

The long dry season begins in June. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

Jul

Good

Wildlife: Long dry season.

Long dry season. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

Aug

Good

Wildlife: Long dry season.

Long dry season. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

Sep

Good

Wildlife: The long dry season lasts until mid-September; gorilla trekking continues year-round.

The long dry season lasts until mid-September; gorilla trekking continues year-round.

Oct

Green season

Wildlife: Short rainy season.

Short rainy season. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

Nov

Green season

Wildlife: Short rainy season.

Short rainy season. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

Dec

Good

Wildlife: Short dry season.

Short dry season. Gorilla trekking operates year-round.

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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