Wilderness Bisate - Wilderness Destinations

Discover an extraordinary mountain gorilla safari at Bisate Lodge, an award-winning luxury retreat nestled within a dramatic volcanic landscape on the edge of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Surrounded by lush rainforest and overlooking the magnificent Bisoke, Karisimbi and Mikeno volcanoes, the lodge combines distinctive architecture inspired by traditional Rwandan royal design with an immersive connection to nature.

Featuring just six beautifully designed forest villas, Bisate offers an intimate and refined base for some of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife encounters. Guests can embark on unforgettable mountain gorilla and golden monkey treks, unwind with restorative wellness treatments, or take part in the lodge’s pioneering reforestation programme. With its exceptional setting and commitment to conservation and community partnerships, Bisate offers a deeply memorable experience in the heart of Rwanda’s highlands.

Stay Highlights

- Award-winning luxury lodge near Volcanoes National Park

- Six distinctive forest villas inspired by traditional Rwandan royal architecture

- Sweeping views of the Virunga volcanoes

- Exceptional access to mountain gorilla trekking

- Golden monkey trekking and guided nature walks

- Indigenous tree planting and reforestation experiences

- Organic garden and locally inspired dining

- The Sanctuary wellness experience and Kwanda day lounge

Perfect For

- Luxury travellers and honeymooners

- Mountain gorilla trekking experiences

- Couples seeking an intimate rainforest retreat

- Conservation-conscious travellers

- Guests combining Rwanda’s gorilla forests with a wider East African safari

Facilities

- En-suite forest villas with king-sized beds

- Fireplaces and comfortable communal guest spaces

- Restaurant and organic vegetable garden

- Wine cellar and library

- The Sanctuary spa and wellness treatments

- Wi-Fi

- Kwanda day lounge with shower facilities and dining

- Boutique offering handcrafted Rwandan souvenirs