WILDERNESS BISATE RESERVE

Gorilla trekking is, inevitably, one of the main draws of a visit here, and the main access point is just a 30-minute drive from Wilderness Bisate Reserve. Space has even been allocated to a dedicated mud room, allowing visitors to equip themselves in comfort for the adventure ahead. Nature is to be found all around, however, abundant in the lodge’s magical setting of over 40 acres of living rainforest - and flourishing as a result of the management’s longstanding commitment to reforestation and conservation.

Despite this untamed location, doses of indulgence abound. From the wood-fired hot tubs to be found on the terrace of each suite to the exemplary cuisine to be enjoyed each day, accompanied by fine wines plucked from the climate-controlled wine tower, every detail of a stay here is nothing short of unforgettable.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Nature lovers
• Conservationists
• Those in search of complete indulgence

THINGS TO DO AT THE LODGE:

• Enjoy your morning coffee looking out to the mist-clad slopes of the Volcanoes National Park
• Recover from a forest trek with a rejuvenating massage
• Visit the tree nursery and contribute to Bisate’s reforestation project
• Round off the afternoon with a soak in the wood-fired hot tub on your private deck
• Take advantage of cocktail hour in the lodge’s stylish and intimate bar
• Dine on exquisite cuisine from a daily changing menu that celebrates the abundant fresh produce of the region

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Spend a magical hour observing mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park
• Trek through lush bamboo forest in search of endemic Golden monkeys
• Aided by a knowledgeable guide, seek out some of the myriad species of bird to be found in the surrounding forest
• Hike to the summit of Mount Bisoke for spectacular views of the national park’s forests and crater lake
• Set out on a community visit and meet the farmers who supply the fresh produce enjoyed in the lodge
• Embark upon the challenging but rewarding hike to Dian Fossey’s grave