Bisate Lodge (Rwanda): SPECTACULAR hotel near the gorillas
Join me on a full tour of PHENOMENAL Bisate Lodge - managed by Wilderness Safaris ) in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Read my review of this hotel (with pros, cons, & tips) on my travel blog:
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Gorilla trekking in Rwanda: epic & moving adventure!
Join me on this amazing gorilla trekking in Rwanda, my best travel experience ever! The clip includes some stunning moments, such as bluff charges by a silverback and a baby gorilla touching me!
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Bisate Lodge Wilderness Safari Villas, Republic of Rwanda
Wilderness Safaris Bisate Lodge, situated next to Rwanda’s renowned Volcanoes National Park, is on track to open for guests on 1 June 2017. Comprising just six forest villas, Bisate Lodge will offer a luxurious base from which to enjoy an extraordinary gorilla conservation experience and a holistic exploration of this beautiful region.
Situated within the amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone, the 27-hectare Bisate site is incomparable in terms of its natural splendour, with sweeping views towards the Karisimbi, Bisoke and Mikeno volcanoes. It is close enough to Kinigi (the Volcanoes National Park Headquarters) to be convenient for guests’ morning gorilla treks, but far enough away so as to feel remote and even – as a result of the onsite indigenous reforestation project – part of the spectacular Park.
Featuring six luxurious forest villas, the real generosity of Bisate in the Rwandan context will be the amount of private and exclusive space that surrounds the Lodge, cosseting it in a rare natural landscape brimming with Albertine Rift biodiversity and beauty. Each spacious forest villa will comprise a generous yet intimate combination of bedroom, reception space and bathroom, all warmed by a central fireplace and with breathtaking views out across a private deck towards Mount Bisoke.
Bisate’s sophisticated architectural and interior design will be rooted in Rwandan building tradition as exemplified in the design of the Royal Palace of the traditional monarch. This spherical, thatched structure echoes the thousands of hills that dot the Rwandan landscape, while the richly-detailed interiors will exhibit surfaces and screens made from a variety of woven materials with strong resonance in Rwandan culture. Book: US$ 1,100+/Night.
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Virunga Lodge, Rwanda
The luxury gorilla lodge. The magnificent Virunga Lodge is perched high on a ridge and has stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes and the twin lakes Bulera and Ruhonda. The premier luxury destination for tracking the endangered mountain gorillas.
Virunga Lodge, Rwanda
Ged Caddick (Terra Incognita Ecotours) introduces his favorite place on earth. After trekking to see Mountain gorillas...stay in paradise. ecotours.com
Virunga Lodge Rwanda
Tour our bungalow at the magnificent as part of our luxury gorilla experience. The location is spectacular, with breathtaking views of the deep mountain forest. Food and staff amazing. I book many of my clients here when including a Gorilla Trek in their African experience.
Overview - Virunga Lodge
The magnificent Virunga Lodge is set on a stunning hilltop in Rwanda, in a spectacular location with a panoramic view of the Virunga volcanoes and shimmering lakes Ruhondo and Bulera.
The lodge has been described as having the best view in the world and as one of the finest lodges in Africa. Its eight bandas offer elegance and great comfort, with their 'organic, bush-chic' design reflecting the local building style. Luxurious, en-suite bathrooms, with full facilities including low-flush toilets and running solar hot water, allow you to enjoy all the comforts of home, while still being sensitive to the environment.
Gorillas and Communities - Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Celebrates 10 Years of Conservation
Please watch our profoundly beautiful 11-minute movie which highlights the Governors' Camp commitment and the hard work of SACOLA over the last ten years, protecting the future of Mountain Gorillas by empowering the community and making them custodians of Volcanoes National Park.
Rwanda Safaris & Destinations - What Travelers Most Enjoyed About Rwanda
A fascinating and magical destination that combines majestic wildlife, astounding culture, amazing beaches and more - the only problem is you’ll want to come back again and again!
What travelers most enjoyed about Rwanda Safari are….
Scenery, Wildlife & Safari, Gorilla Trekking, Cultural Interactions & Bird Watching
• The Ultimate Gorilla Tracking Destination
This compact country is one of few destinations where you can see these wonderful, human-like primates, up close in their natural habitat.
• Dramatic Landscapes
The Virunga Volcanoes provide the most stunning backdrop to your Rwanda safari.
• Primate Heaven
Mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and golden monkeys; Rwanda is a great destination for budding primatologists, and can be combined with Madagascar for the ultimate primate safari.
Our Top Places To Visit In Rwanda:
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Volcanoes National Park
Akagera National Park
Nyungwe National Park
Gishwatimukura National Park
Nkotsi Village
Village Gorilla Guardians
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Kayaking
Hiking & Trekking
Primate Tracking
Canopy Walkway
Helicopter Tours & Transfers
Caving
Paramotor
Rwanda Culture
Amasunzu
Intore Dancing
Artisanal Crafts
Imigongo
Umuganda
Rwnada Hotels & Safari Accommodations
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Akagera Game Lodge
Amakorosonga Lodge
Magashakagera
Kigali Serena Hotel
Retreat By Heaven
Marriott Hotel
Radisson Blu
Cormoran Lodge
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
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Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, Rwanda
The “Parc National de Volcans” (or PNV as it’s known by locals) lies along the Virunga Mountains, with 8 ancient volcanoes, which are shared by Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Just a short two hour drive from Rwanda’s capital of Kigali, the park is a central location for exploring some distinctly Rwandan experiences. While a visit to the mountain gorillas is often at the top of visitor, the dramatic landscape also offers thrilling hiking and visits to the fascinating golden monkeys.
PNV is also one of Rwanda’s conservation epicenters, where many non-profit organizations base their operations. Visitors can pay homage to the legendary scientist and gorilla advocate Dian Fossey with a hike to her tomb or a visit to the Dian Fosse Gorilla Fund that continues her legacy of research and advocacy to this day.
Near the park, the bustling and vibrant markets of Musanze are a place to immerse yourself into everyday Rwandan culture. Go deep into the earth with Musanze’s caves – one of the area’s newest attractions.
Volcanoes National Park lies in northwestern Rwanda and borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. The national park is known as a haven for the rare and endangered mountain gorilla and golden monkeys. It is home to five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains, and spans 160 km2 covered in rainforest and bamboo. The park was the base for the zoologist Dian Fossey.
The park was first gazetted in 1925, as a small area bounded by Karisimbi, Bisoke and Mikeno, intended to protect the gorillas from poachers. It was the very first National Park to be created in Africa. Subsequently, in 1929, the borders of the park were extended further into Rwanda and into the Belgian Congo, to form the Albert National Park, a huge area of 8090 km2, run by the Belgian colonial authorities who were in charge of both colonies. In 1958, 700 hectares of the park were cleared for a human settlement.
Between 1969 and 1973, 1,050 hectares of the park were cleared to grow pyrethrum.
The park later became the base for the American naturalist Dian Fossey to carry out her research into the gorillas. She arrived in 1967 and set up the Karisoke Research Centre between Karisimbi and Visoke. From then on she spent most of her time in the park, and is widely credited with saving the gorillas from extinction by bringing their plight to the attention of the international community. She was murdered by unknown assailants at her home in 1985, a crime often attributed to the poachers she had spent her life fighting against. Fossey's life later was portrayed on the big screen in the film Gorillas in the Mist, named after her autobiography. She is buried in the park in a grave close to the research center, and amongst the gorillas which became her life.
The Volcanoes National Park became a battlefield during the Rwandan Civil War, with the park headquarters being attacked in 1992. The research centre was abandoned, and all tourist activities (including visiting the gorillas) were stopped. They did not resume again until 1999 when the area was deemed to be safe and under control. There have been occasional infiltrations by Rwandan rebels from the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda in subsequent years, but these are always stopped quickly by the Rwandan army and there is thought to be no threat to tourism in the park.
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) runs several activities for tourists, including:
• Gorilla visits – as of January 2015, there are ten habituated gorilla groups open to tourists, allowing for a total of 80 permits per day. Each permit costs $1500. Tourists report at the park head office by 7:00 for a pre-tracking briefing. Once tourists meet the gorillas they spend an hour with them.
• Golden monkey visits.
• Climbing of Karisimbi volcano – this is a two-day trek with overnight camping at an altitude of 3,800 m.
• Climbing of Bisoke volcano – one day.
• Tour of the lakes and caves.
• Visiting the tomb of Dian Fossey.
• Iby’Iwacu cultural village tour
The majority of revenue from tourism goes towards maintaining the park and conserving the wildlife. The remainder goes to the government and (around 10%) to local projects in the area to help local people benefit from the large revenue stream generated by the park.
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Hiking Rwanda ???????? Mount Bisoke ⛰????
Tips for hiking with the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo. Why you need a 4x4 in Africa and also explaining the “African Massage”. In this Vlog, the journey to Volcanos National Park, traveling difficult African roads and climbing Mount Bisoke to finally reach the Bisoke Crater Lake at the top of Mount Bisoke in Rwanda, Africa.
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Spectacular Sunset in Virunga, Rwanda
No sunset rivals that which hangs over the chain of majestic volcanoes straddling the border of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.
A weekend with my parents at Lake Kivu Gisenyi Rwanda in safari tents | Vlog #4
Sue's awesome parents came to Rwanda! We did all kinds of fun stuff including spending the weekend at Lake Kivu in safari tents at an eco lodge! We miss them already but had such a great time. Follow our adventures on our blog! Like Share and Subscribe!