Virunga Lodge
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
Accommodation, All meals and 6 more
10 rooms
Deluxe Banda, Standard Banda
Children 12 and over
By air or road
about 75 km from Kigali airport (KGL)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$1,740
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Virunga Lodge
Virunga Lodge is a celebrated Rwandan lodge perched on a ridge with sweeping views of the Virunga Volcanoes, the Musanze valley, and the twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo. Built in 2004 by Praveen Moman, the hand-crafted, Afro-chic property comprises twelve elegant bandas — four deluxe and six standard guest units plus two guide rooms — each with a private terrace. Guests enjoy personal butler service, locally-inspired cuisine, complimentary spa treatments, and all-inclusive premium drinks, with a strong emphasis on gorilla trekking and conservation-based experiences.
“Suits conservation-focused gorilla trekkers valuing butler service and all-inclusive premium drinks; limited to twelve rooms.”
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: For 2026 stays, combine Virunga Lodge and Mount Gahinga Lodge for five nights and receive the fifth night free at the lower-priced lodge. For 2027 stays, the five-for-four offer applies across any two Volcanoes Safaris lodges.
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Soft drinks
- Standard and premium alcoholic drinks, except French champagne
- Laundry
- On-site lodge activities
- Massages, booked in advance and subject to availability
- Private terrace
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Spa
- Bar
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Deluxe Banda4 at the property · Private terrace
- Standard Banda6 at the property · Private terrace
Activities
Things to do
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By air or road · about 75 km from Kigali airport (KGL)
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- Ages 12 and over
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Dry season, best game viewing
- February: Dry season, best game viewing
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Good
- 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: Good
- November: Good
- December: Dry season, best game viewing
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
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 November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.