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Wilderness Sabyinyo

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    The volcanoes of the Virungas create a cinematic backdrop to this pioneering community-owned lodge.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Guest rooms feature wood-finish flooring, complemented by hand-painted artworks from local artisans, and rich layering in the rugs and textiles.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Guests are treated to inspiring performances showcasing Rwandan culture at Sabyinyo.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Enjoy lunch on the terrace with an iconic view of Mount Karisimbi.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Daily harvests from Sabyinyo's organic vegetable garden inspire a menu of traditional dishes.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    A welcome hand towel after a busy morning's trek.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Sabyinyo's namesake with its unmistakable outline of the 'old man's teeth' volcano.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Sabyinyo's warm and welcoming main area.

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Sabyinyo's main area offers a haven of harmoniously blended nature, tradition and comfort in its interior design.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Sabyinyo’s décor choices are all about crafting an immersive encounter for guests.

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Fresh produce is harvested daily from the vegetable garden.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Delicious, fresh meals are a feature of Sabyinyo's cuisine.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Sabyinyo's healthy, flavourful recipes tread lightly on the Earth.

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    All Sabyino's meals are served with warm Rwandan hospitality.

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Our staff and their service receive consistently glowing reviews from guests.

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Guests enjoy celebrating Rwandan tradition.

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    All the charming guest cottages have cosy fireplaces for extra warmth after a chilly gorilla trek.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Sophistication and warmth are the watchwords for Sabyinyo's design inspiration.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Sabyinyo's guest cottages have spacious verandas, inviting you to relax and enjoy the bird-filled gardens.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    The comfortable sitting area in a guest cottage.

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Spa treatments are offered in the privacy of your guest cottage.

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Take a walk in the gardens with your knowledgeable guide to see how many endemic avian specials you can spot.

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Comical golden monkeys make for endlessly fascinating viewing on a trek in Volcanoes National Park.

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Sabyinyo's reforestation project includes planting indigenous saplings to replace the eucalyptus that is removed and used for firewood.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Sabyinyo's agronomists harvest seeds to propagate indigenous tree species for planting on the property.

    Photographer credit: Wilderness

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    Wilderness Sabyinyo

    Male mountain gorilla seen on an unforgettable trek into Volcanoes National Park.

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  • Nothing quite matches the thrill of looking into the eyes of a baby mountain gorilla.

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Highlights

  • Get to within metres of Rwanda’s iconic mountain gorillas in one of Africa’s most biodiverse and scenic national parks.
  • Discover the future of impactful tourism at Rwanda’s first-ever community-owned lodge.
  • Thrilling golden monkey treks and endemic bird species await, right on our ‘doorstep’.

Destination: An impactful combination of world-class lodge and community force driving socio-economic development and conservation, Wilderness Sabyinyo nestles in the foothills of the mist-shrouded Virunga Massif, a chain of eight immense volcanoes, which straddle three countries.  

Set on a lush 10.78-hectare property (26.64 acres), Sabyinyo invites you in with its dramatic backdrop of the misty volcanoes which gave the lodge its name – Sabyinyo means old man’s teeth in Kinyarwanda. Here guests can get close to the stories of the land, the wilderness, and the communities. And venture out to encounter our beloved mountain gorillas. 

Experience: Besides thrilling mountain gorilla and golden monkey trekking, there is much to see and discover at Sabyinyo. Guests can hike to Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke and marvel at the stunning views, hike to the ruin of Dian Fossey’s research centre, and her burial site and visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Take nature walks in search for endemic Rwandan bird species, with a knowledgeable guide, or enjoy a leisurely stroll in our vegetable garden and learn more about our farm to table ethos. Be inspired by a cultural tour and learn more about our conservation efforts, which are leading the way in community tourism. 

Purpose: As a pioneer in mountain gorilla conservation tourism, Sabyinyo is Rwanda’s first-ever community-owned lodge – operated by Wilderness, but owned by the SACOLA community trust in partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and the International Gorilla Conservation (IGCP). Guests at Sabyinyo are encouraged to engage with the community and learn more about how the lodge started Rwanda’s impactful mountain gorilla tourism.

Wildlife: Volcanoes National Park is famously known for its mountain gorillas. Guests can trek to see one of the 12 mountain gorilla families in the park – an experience that will stay with you long after you’re home. Here, you will also find the very entertaining golden monkey, side-striped jackal and serval.

Sightings of black-fronted duiker, elephant, tree hyrax, bushbuck, Rwenzori sun squirrel and Egyptian mongoose have been recorded, as well as a variety of genet and squirrels. 

Birders will delight at spotting over 40 species of birds around Sabyinyo’s grounds, like the Ruwenzori double-collared sunbird, Archer’s robin-chat, mountain black boubou, strange weaver, mountain masked apalis, Rwenzori turaco and Rwenzori (collared) apalis.

Wilderness Sabyinyo: The views from Sabyinyo across Karisimbi, Bisoke, Mikeno and Sabyinyo volcanoes can only be described as cinematic. And each charming cottage, (discreetly tucked away in the folds of the hills), offers a front row view. 

After a thrilling day exploring the park, guests meet in the convivial main lodge, which has been designed to create an intimate space for guests to unwind in and share the day’s adventures. Open log fires, and assorted seating areas in the main lounge and dining room create a luxuriously warm and inviting atmosphere. 

Features

TYPE:
Accommodation
LANGUAGES:
English, French, Swahili
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
Cottages (6 rooms)
Family Cottage (Unit) (1 room)
Suites (2 rooms)
9
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Adventure
Birding
Flora
Hiking
Nature
Wildlife
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Bar
Battery Charging Facilities
Eco Friendly
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Library
Malaria Free
Mobile Connectivity
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Vegetarian
ROOM FACILITIES:
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
Fireplace
Fridge
Heater
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar (Complimentary)
Mini Bar
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
24-hour Security
Credit Card Facilities
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Meal on Request
Room Service
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Bird Watching
Garden Tours
Massages
ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Bird Watching
Canoeing
Cultural Tours
General Sightseeing
Gorilla Tracking
Hiking
Walks (Guided)
FRIENDLY:
Business
Honeymoon
Leisure
Vegetarian

Rooms

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Cottages (6 rooms)

Sabyinyo has six charming cottages with Rwandese terracotta tile roofs. Each has a spacious sitting area, a fireplace and extra-roomy en-suite bathroom. Space heaters by the beds supplement the log fire, to create a haven of warmth. Outdoors, a spacious deck invites you to relax and enjoy the bird-filled gardens.

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Family Cottage (Unit) (1 room)

Sabyinyo has one spacious family cottage with the same traditional Rwandese terracotta tile roofs.

The cottage offers two separate bedrooms, each with its own en-suite facilities. Families can enjoy breakfast outdoors on the shared deck, and cosy up in the evenings around the inviting fireplace in the large sitting area.

Please note, the family cottage is more suitable for older children, as the two individual bedrooms are not interlinked. For families with younger children, we recommend one parent sleeps with the younger child/children.

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Suites (2 rooms)

Sabyinyo offers two extra-spacious luxury suites. Each features an expansive sitting area, two decks with impressive views and en-suite bathroom (shower and bath). Log fires are lit every night, and space heaters beside the large king-sized, four-poster bed adds warmth and ambiance. The suites are perfect for couples and honeymooners.

Please note it’s not possible to create two separate single beds.

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