Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge is one of the finest mid-range accommodation options used by travelers visiting Volcanoes National Park, in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Thanks to this Lodge’s incredible location in Kinigi, Musanze, visitors are able to effortlessly connect to the briefing point for gorilla trekking adventures, golden monkey tracking, Dian Fossey gravesite hikes, birding tours, Volcano hikes, and other activities. Visitors who stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge are treated to a unique kind of opulence of well-designed natural rooms, an outstanding restaurant, and a Lounge while enjoying excellent hospitality service that is designed to meet every guest’s need and aspiration. Book Now
This Lodge lies in the shadows of Mount Karisimbi (one of the 8 Volcanoes in the Virunga massif), guests here are offered exquisite accommodation that caters to luxury, midrange, and budget travelers at pocket-friendly rates.
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge rooms
There are 5 spectacular Cottages at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge built with typically local raw materials that seamlessly blend with the surrounding natural environment. These rooms come in categories of single, double, Twin, and triple room configurations. Each of these rooms has a writing/work desk and chair, a spacious sitting area with comfortable seats, and an en-suite bathroom with a flushing toilet, a sink, and a shower among others.
Lodge Facilities and Services
Mealtime is one of the best experiences at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge as guests are welcomed into the stupendous setting as well as the cool ambiance of the Lounge. This Lodge’s split-level rock-built dining and bar area comprises an outstanding wall of beauty.
The Bar area is open 24/7 and is where guests can enjoy spirits, beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water, especially after a long day of gorilla trekking or any other Volcanoes National Park adventures.
Activities you can enjoy while staying at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is the main tourist activity enjoyed by Volcanoes National Park visitors and provides the opportunity to meet face-to-face with one of the 12 habituated gorilla families. During these adventures, visitors take 1-4 hours or more searching for the allocated gorilla family, then climax it with one hour of photography and observation of their unique behavior.
Mountain Climbing.
Mountain climbing, especially on Karisimbi is one of the most popular activities done by Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge guests. At 4507 meters above sea level, Mount Karisimbi is the highest of the 8 Virunga Volcanoes and the 11th highest in Africa and is climbed in two days. You can make climbing this Mountain part of your Rwanda safari.
Golden Monkey Trekking.
Tracking the elusive and endangered golden monkeys is another activity that can be enjoyed by guests while at the lodge. Get the chance to learn about the unique behavior and characteristics of these playful Golden brown-colored primates that are only found in the Virunga Conservation Area (which also comprises Mgahinga Gorilla National Park of Uganda and Virunga National Park of the Democratic Republic of Congo).
You can also take part in the Dian Fossey Gravesite Hike, bird watching, guided forest walks, visit Musanze Caves, and guided tours through Buhanga Eco-Park.