Accommodation - RWANDA GORILLA TREKKING - 4 DAYS (PLATINUM PACKAGE)

Hemingways Retreat Kigali | Kigali

Tucked away in Kigali’s quiet Kiyovu neighbourhood, Hemingways Retreat Kigali is Rwanda’s first eco-conscious luxury boutique hotel, a serene base from which to explore the capital’s cultural landmarks, markets, and memorials.
With just 20 individually styled rooms and suites, the property blends handcrafted Rwandan design with modern luxury, placing wellness, sustainability, and community at the heart of every stay.

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5 Star

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Spoken Languages: English, French

No. Rooms: 20

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine

Wilderness Bisate | Volcanoes National Park

Bisate Lodge is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone – the word bisate means ‘pieces’ in Kinyarwanda, describing how the cone was once whole but worn away by natural erosion. The area has dramatic views of the peaks of the volcanoes Bisoke and Karisimbi rearing up through the Afro-alpine forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park.

Twelve guests will stay in sumptuous en-suite rooms that maximise comfort and views while retaining environmental principles and reflecting the culture of surrounding rural Rwanda.

Bisate is within easy driving distance of Park Headquarters, from where gorilla treks depart daily. Its vision of reforestation and rehabilitation mean that each guest will contribute to biodiversity conservation and local community engagement – making a far-reaching positive impact on an iconic endangered species: the mountain gorilla.

Aside from tracking one of the several habituated gorilla groups, activities can include visiting attractions such as Iby’wacu cultural village, the Twin Lakes of Buhondo and Burera, the lava tunnels of the Musanze Caves, Dian Fossey’s grave, and even seeing the endemic golden monkey. Walks on the extensive property offer birding and participation in the reforestation programme.

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Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness The six luxurious Forest Villas maximise comfort, warmth and views.

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

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

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Pensive mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park.

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

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

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness View of Bisoke from Wilderness Bisate.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Wilderness Bisate's sophisticated architectural design is rooted in Rwandan building tradition.

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

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Wilderness Bisate provides gaiters for your rainforest treks.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Trekking through community land en route to Volcanoes National Park.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Although strong and powerful, mountain gorillas are also gentle and shy.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Stately silverback.

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

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness The dominant silverback determines the movements of his group.

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

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Golden monkey (Cercopithecus kandti).

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness The trail to Dian Fossey's tomb takes trekkers through impressive rainforest vegetation.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Dian Fossey established her research centre at Karisoke between Karisimbe and Bisoke volcanoes.

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

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness The dining area at Wilderness Bisate.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness En-suite bathroom in a Forest Villa.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Forest Villa bedroom.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Cosy fireplaces are standard in each Forest Villa.

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

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Dine under rainforest-inspired lighting.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Dining area at Wilderness Bisate.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Splashes of emerald green throughout the lodge are redolent of the surrounding rainforest.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Take in the views over Volcanoes National Park.

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

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

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

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Mother and infant, Titus Group.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Traditional dancers stir the mood.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Tuck in to hearty, wholesome fare.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Welcome to Wilderness Bisate.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Delicious meals are created from locally sourced ingredients.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Lunch is served on the deck.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Gaiters are provided for trekking and hikes in the national park

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Infant mountain gorillas stay with their mothers for several years.

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

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Pensive primate.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness The sumptuous en-suite Forest Villas maximise comfort, warmth and views.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Enjoy sweeping views over Volcanoes National Park.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Wilderness Bisate lounge and bar area.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Enjoy a therapeutic spa treatment after the morning's activities.

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

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

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness Meet members of the community on a Bisate village walk.

Wilderness Bisate Credit: Wilderness A community walk in Wilderness Bisate is highly rewarding.