The Singita brand is synonymous with effortless luxury, and preserving the African wilderness is at its core. From August 2019 Singita will offer an unparalleled primate experience in East Africa. Yes, that’s right. Singita has now added gorilla trekking in Rwanda to their portfolio! In August, the elite brand will take bookings for gorilla trekking safaris in Volcanoes National Park, a region easily accessible via the capital city of Kigali.
It’s no secret that Singita is the crème de la crème of the safari world, their lodges are some of the most sought after destinations in Africa. Singita makes massive contributions to local communities, and constantly seeks to conserve Africa’s wildlife. Each of Singita’s lodges has been carefully constructed to ooze class and sophistication, without being overbearing and brazen in terms of design. Sustainability is always at the core of their developments, and the wild exteriors govern their develops. Singita designs are an extension of the environment, not an intrusion, and they always marry the untamed wild with modern living.
The latest inclusion into the portfolio is Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House in Rwanda. Situated in untouched verdant jungle paradise in the heart of the Volcanoes National Park in an isolated corridor of 178 acres of land, this latest undertaking offers guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda.
Jungle terrain, verdant primeval forests, and coffee plantations smother the hilly and mountainous landscape of Rwanda, which is fondly referred to as the “Land of a Thousand Hills”. Rwanda is raw and has a diverse landscape that remains largely unspoilt and untouched. The vegetation of Volcanoes National Park (which is home to 2 active volcanoes) comprises a mix of bamboo forest, swamplands, grasslands, and meadows framed by ferns. Volcanoes shelters over 340 mountain gorillas, making it an ideal destination for gorilla trekking in Rwanda.
Singita Kwitonda Lodge has expansive views of 3 volcanoes and is cocooned by high altitude forests. 8 contemporary suites and a private four-bedroomed villa are linked by volcanic pathways to the central lodge. It’s a purpose drive lodge, with abundant tailor-made activities on offer. Each suite has its very own heated plunge pool, in-room spa treatments, WiFi, photographic equipment, and mini-bars.
Singita Kataza House is an exclusive home, designed around a cluster of living spaces. Forest walkways meander their way between facilities and guests have the option of utilising the central facilities of Kwitonda Lodge, ensuring guests can enjoy the luxury comforts of a hotel while maintaining a level of absolute solitude. In the house, there is 1 x master suite, 1 x junior master suite, 2 x suites and 1 x two-bedroom staff residence.
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park sets off early in the morning, and there’s an obligatory briefing at the headquarters, which is a short drive from Kwitonda Lodge. Guests are paired with a guide before they head out into the prolific greenery to track a specific gorilla family. Each trek is different, and guests have the option of spending a few hours to a full day hiking.
