The Camp

Location: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Number of Rooms: 9

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is perched above 7000 feet, offering spectacular views of the Virunga Mountains. Incredibly spacious, private and peaceful guest cottages, suites and the main lodge building have been exquisitely designed, constructed from local stone and terra cotta to exude natural and cultural ambience. Set in landscaped gardens, each of the cottages has a private veranda, en suite bathroom and sitting room with fireplace. Magnificent mountains views summon you from all windows. Crackling fires welcome you back to your cottage at day’s end. Relax on the deck outside the inviting main lodge or sink into a cozy chair in the lounge. Guests join together for delicious dinner and conversation. Service is world-class, providing the extras that make all the difference: cleaning your muddy boots each day, providing gaiters to keep legs protected during treks, and a hot water bottle tucked into your bed to warm it up, beckoning you to rest for your next day’s adventures.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with tub and shower
• Shampoo and soap
• Hair dryers not provided but can be used when generator is running (220-240v)
• Fireplace
• Internal lodge telephone
• 220-240v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Spa (extra cost)
• Internet available
• Laundry included
• Complimentary boot cleaning
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• Credit cards accepted (Visa and Mastercard, 3-5% surcharge)

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Volcanoes National Park is home to golden monkey, duiker, buffalo, hyena, and bushbuck. However, its star attraction is the mountain gorilla. About one third of the world’s endangered population is found here. Dian Fossey’s 18 years of research brought the plight of the gorillas to the world’s attention. Now, trekking on foot to see them up close is one of the most thrilling and poignant wildlife encounters possible. Hiking with your guide to reach a gorilla group, up the steep mountainside and through the vine-wrapped rainforest, is part of the adventure, lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Anticipation rises as the guide spots signs of gorillas nearby. You sit for an hour among the gentle giants going about their daily lives: feeding, playing, resting and nurturing their young. Looking into their eyes and feeling an unspoken communication with these intelligent primates can be life-changing. Other activities include hikes to see golden monkeys, Bisoke Volcano and Dian Fossey’s grave and visits to local villages, at additional cost.

Volcanoes National Park offers some of the most established mountain gorilla viewing in Africa. Golden monkey treks are also available from the park headquarters.

Climate

Conservation

The lodge is built and operated by Governors’ Camp. The lodge is owned by a Community Trust, SACOLA, which uses rentals and community fees from the lodge to drive socio-economic and conservation initiatives in the communities adjacent to the National Park.

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