Bisate Lodge

Bisate’s sophisticated architectural design is rooted in Rwandan building tradition

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Bisate Lodge

Forest Villa

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Bisate Lodge

En-suite bathroom in a Forest Villa

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Bisate Lodge reception

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Wilderness Bisate

The six luxurious Forest Villas maximise comfort, warmth and views.

Photographer credit: The Forest Villas at Bisate took their design cues from Rwandan royalty.

Wilderness Bisate

Wilderness Bisate looks over to Mount Bisoke, one of the active volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains.

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The Bisate Kwanda day lounge is located in the organic vegetable garden, and is the perfect space to gather yourself before your next adventure.

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Pensive mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park.

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Wilderness Bisate

Wilderness Bisate's richly detailed interiors use surfaces and screens made from a variety of woven materials with strong resonance in Rwandan culture.

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Bisate Kwanda's hand-built vegetable garden is the ideal spot to wind down after an intense morning gorilla trek.

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Bisate Kwanda's menu comprises seasonal ingredients for freshness, with the majority sourced from our own garden.

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View of Bisoke from Wilderness Bisate.

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Trekking through community land en route to Volcanoes National Park.

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Although strong and powerful, mountain gorillas are also gentle and shy.

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Stately silverback.

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Most males, and about 60% of females, will eventually leave their natal group.

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The dominant silverback determines the movements of his group.

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View towards Volcanoes National Park from the hill behind Wilderness Bisate.

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Golden monkey (Cercopithecus kandti).

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Golden monkeys live in social groups of up to 30 individuals.

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The trail to Dian Fossey's tomb takes trekkers through impressive rainforest vegetation.

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Dian Fossey is buried alongside the gravesite of her beloved gorillas.

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Dian Fossey established her research centre at Karisoke between Karisimbe and Bisoke volcanoes.

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Wilderness Bisate offers guests the opportunity to engage with local community members.

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More than 70,000 saplings have already been planted through Wilderness Bisate's reforestation project.

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Wilderness Bisate provides gaiters for your rainforest treks.

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The dining area at Wilderness Bisate.

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Cosy fireplaces are standard in each Forest Villa.

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Wilderness Bisate is committed to habitat restoration on our 43-hectare property.

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Dine under rainforest-inspired lighting.

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Dining area at Wilderness Bisate.

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The design concept for Wilderness Bisate pays tribute to Rwandan royalty.

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Community members make a living introducing visitors to Rwanda's inspiring culture.

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Young mountain gorillas stay close to their mothers up to the age of eight when they become more independent.

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Splashes of emerald green throughout the lodge are redolent of the surrounding rainforest.

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Take in the views over Volcanoes National Park.

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Wilderness Bisate's pioneering reforestation project has already seen some 70,000 indigenous trees planted.

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Wilderness Bisate is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone.

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Every guest has the opportunity to contribute to Wilderness Bisate's reforestation project.

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Wilderness Bisate enjoys dramatic views of Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes.

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Mother and infant, Titus Group.

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Traditional dancers stir the mood.

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"You are, each one of you, an amazing reflection of the beauty, kindness and generosity of Rwanda, and you have all contributed to each of us falling hopelessly in love with this spectacular country". - Guest comment

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Tuck in to hearty, wholesome fare.

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Delicious meals are created from locally sourced ingredients.

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Lunch is served on the deck.

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Gaiters are provided for trekking and hikes in the national park

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Infant mountain gorillas stay with their mothers for several years.

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Bisate is in the best location for a holistic gorilla experience in Rwanda

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Pensive primate.

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The sumptuous en-suite Forest Villas maximise comfort, warmth and views.

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Enjoy sweeping views over Volcanoes National Park.

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Enjoy a therapeutic spa treatment after the morning's activities.

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More than 70,000 saplings have already been planted through Wilderness Bisate's reforestation project.

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Wilderness Bisate's agronomists are integral to our reforestation project.

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Meet members of the community on a Bisate village walk.

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Pyrethrum is a natural insect repellant and important cash crop for Rwandan farmers.

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A community walk in Wilderness Bisate is highly rewarding.

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Wilderness Bisate lounge and bar area.

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Wilderness Bisate's Forest Villas blend effortlessly into the surrounding landscape.

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