SINGITA KWITONDA LODGE
Singita Kiwitonda lodge is located next to Volcanoes National Park, home to Mountain gorillas, the lodge is named after a legendary silverback gorilla. The lodge is a perfect place to base when going for Mountain gorilla Tracking. They have 8 suites very spacious with a private heated Plunge pool, fire places, wellness treatment area. Since the lodge is strategically located facing the magical park, there is a beautiful view right from your room.
The lodge was built using local materials that means sustainability is considered here. The elements include woven ceiling and hand-fired terracotta brick work. On site there is a nursery and vegetation garden providing fresh foods. After gorilla Tracking or any other activity, you will feel at home at Kwitonda. Enjoy the hot fresh food prepared by experienced chefs and wonderful staff.
Adding on the materials used to build the lodge, the buildings have been crafted using rock, river stone, handmade ceramic tiles and oven-red clay bricks made by local people around. This makes the lodge blend well to the land scape and culture. The interiors have been built in handcrafted materials other features include, woven panels, handmade tiles and clay pots. The lodge is very luxurious.
At Kwitonda, you will have a view of important volcanoes in the park like Sabyinyo, Gahinga, and muhabura. Due to its location, at night mountain gorillas and elephants sometimes come around the lodge. The bamboo, ferns, giant lobelias and forest trees provide a natural backdrop that over time will engulf the buildings and reclaim them back into the forest.
The lodge also have beautiful living spaces, which forms lounges, dining areas, an outdoor fire pit, kitchen and not forgetting wine for visitors.
Amenities:
Private outdoor heated plunge pools, In-room massage treatments, Central fireplaces in suites and the main lodge., The on-site Akarabo Nursery and garden, Wine cellar and tastings, A dedicated Gear Room, Singita Boutique & Gallery store, Conservation Room, Complimentary WiFi throughout the lodge, Electricity/power available: 220V. Converters are also available and hairdryers are supplied in each suit
What to see and do in Singita Kiwitonda lodge
Gorilla Trekking, Golden Monkey Trekking, birding, Hiking & Walking, Akarabo Nursery, Farm-to-Table Garden, Wellness, Yoga, Cycling, Village Tours, Wine Experience, Conservation Room, The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Singita Community Culinary School, Boutique & Gallery, Lodge Information and etc.
Children’s activities offered:
Board games, cooking interactions, Stargazing, Activity booklets with a variety of games, quizzes and games, Arts & crafts, Movies, Swimming, Birding, Cycling, Akarabo Nursery and garden tour
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