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Fast facts
Check in from: | 12:00 |
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Check out before: | 11:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Spa
Non-smoking
Laundry
Bar
More about Virunga Lodge
Virunga Lodge
Spacious Accommodation: Virunga Lodge in Musanze offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms, terraces, and stunning views of the lake and mountains. Each room includes bathrobes, a work desk, and a seating area.
Reviews from 
Couple
Comment: 6 Jun 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
Amazing luxury lodge with personal service
This was a true luxury experience in an incredible setting. Service, food, accommodations, views were all 5 star. Special recognition for the outstanding people that made this stay unforgettable: Delphine who serenaded us every morning when delivering coffee and took care of every need; Pacific who made our meals special; Chantal and Jennifer who gave us the best massages ever; our driver Dennis who went above and beyond to accommodate every request. Excellent laundry service and close proximity to gorilla trekking activities. We loved it!
Hotel response
Comment: 18 Jun 2026
Dear srktex,
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Virunga Lodge.
I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular views from the lodge and that Delphine, Pacific, Chantal, Jennifer, and the rest of the team took such good care of you during your stay. I am also pleased to know that your driver-guide, Dennis, looked after you so well throughout your visit.
We truly appreciate your kind feedback and are grateful that you took the time to share your experience with us.
Best wishes
Linda
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Virunga Lodge.
I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular views from the lodge and that Delphine, Pacific, Chantal, Jennifer, and the rest of the team took such good care of you during your stay. I am also pleased to know that your driver-guide, Dennis, looked after you so well throughout your visit.
We truly appreciate your kind feedback and are grateful that you took the time to share your experience with us.
Best wishes
Linda
Family traveller
Comment: 31 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
Virunga Lodge
The lodge was absolutely beautiful!! The staff was incredible - always willing to help and go above and beyond. Clemont, our butler, was amazing. Complimentary massages are a really nice perk. Jennifer, my masseuse, was excellent. Almost forgot - the food was delicious!! Overall, I would highly recommend the Lodge.
Hotel response
Comment: 18 Jun 2026
Dear G5439YWmarlenep,
Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review of your stay at Virunga Lodge.
I am delighted to hear that you found the lodge beautiful and that Clemont, and the rest of our lodge team made such a positive impression. I am also pleased that you enjoyed the complimentary massageswith Jennifer and found the food delicious.
Thank you for choosing Volcanoes Safaris and Virunga for your gorilla safari in Rwanda.
Best wishes,
Linda
Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review of your stay at Virunga Lodge.
I am delighted to hear that you found the lodge beautiful and that Clemont, and the rest of our lodge team made such a positive impression. I am also pleased that you enjoyed the complimentary massageswith Jennifer and found the food delicious.
Thank you for choosing Volcanoes Safaris and Virunga for your gorilla safari in Rwanda.
Best wishes,
Linda
Group traveller
Comment: 25 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
An exceptional place and people at Virunga Lodge
We are just at Kigali airport leaving our amazing Volcanoes experience. It was truly life changing. The experience with the Gorillas was something that I will never forget
Virunga Lodge was beautiful but was outshone by the tremendous service that we received from our concierge tour guide Vincent. He was informative, took incredible care of our every need including the muddiest boots that I have ever seen with a smile and cold wine AND most of all seemed to know exactly what we needed at every turn.
We also received outstanding service from all the staff but particularly Alexis management of the entire team including Clement our butler who also took care of our every need. The team was truly exceptional - from morning wake up tea to wonderful food, hot water bottles in our beautiful bed and a fire in the room. It was beyond description.
The team at Virunga Lodge is beyond exceptional
Virunga Lodge was beautiful but was outshone by the tremendous service that we received from our concierge tour guide Vincent. He was informative, took incredible care of our every need including the muddiest boots that I have ever seen with a smile and cold wine AND most of all seemed to know exactly what we needed at every turn.
We also received outstanding service from all the staff but particularly Alexis management of the entire team including Clement our butler who also took care of our every need. The team was truly exceptional - from morning wake up tea to wonderful food, hot water bottles in our beautiful bed and a fire in the room. It was beyond description.
The team at Virunga Lodge is beyond exceptional
Hotel response
Comment: 26 May 2026
Dear Sherpa50600820393,
Thank you for your kind feedback and review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us.
I am especially pleased to know that Vincent took great care of you throughout your trip, and that Alexis, Clement, and the rest of the Virunga Lodge team also made your stay memorable. We really appreciate your kind feedback and taking the time to write this review.
Best wishes,
Linda
Thank you for your kind feedback and review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us.
I am especially pleased to know that Vincent took great care of you throughout your trip, and that Alexis, Clement, and the rest of the Virunga Lodge team also made your stay memorable. We really appreciate your kind feedback and taking the time to write this review.
Best wishes,
Linda
Solo traveller
Comment: 23 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
This is the place to stay!
Absolutely splendid all around. From Ezra, my butler, Fiston the Chef and to the rest of the staff. Just wonderful people. I miss them already. And the accommodations and views are really out of this World! Special mention to my driver, Sam. Just a wonderful human being. His caring and professionalism was first class as well. I miss you all and thank you for a very memorable experience. God bless you all.
P.S.- Gorilla trek awesome
P.S.- Gorilla trek awesome
Hotel response
Comment: 26 May 2026
Dear spirog444,
Thank you for your review of your stay at Virunga Lodge. I'm glad you enjoyed the views at the lodge and that Ezra, Fiston and the rest of Virunga Lodge team made your stay memorable. Also glad Sam took great care of you throughout your trip.
Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your experience.
We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Best wishes,
Linda
Thank you for your review of your stay at Virunga Lodge. I'm glad you enjoyed the views at the lodge and that Ezra, Fiston and the rest of Virunga Lodge team made your stay memorable. Also glad Sam took great care of you throughout your trip.
Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your experience.
We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Best wishes,
Linda
Family traveller
Comment: 18 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
Amazing Rwanda experience
Our stay at Virunga Lodge was truly the experience of a lifetime. I traveled here with my dad, and from the moment we arrived, we knew we had chosen something incredibly special. Before booking this trip, I spent countless hours researching lodges in Rwanda for gorilla trekking, and I can confidently say choosing Virunga Lodge was one of the best travel decisions I’ve ever made. The views, the hospitality, the attention to detail, and the warmth of every single person we encountered exceeded every expectation.
I first want to recognize Boniface, who was exceptional throughout the entire booking process. From my very first email, he was responsive, patient, informative, and incredibly kind. I had many questions while planning such an important trip, and he made everything feel seamless and stress-free. His communication and professionalism gave me complete confidence that we were in the best hands before we even arrived.
Our guide, Denis, absolutely made this trip unforgettable. He went above and beyond every single day to make sure my dad and I had an amazing experience. Denis was knowledgeable, professional, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about Rwanda and the guests he was guiding. He made us feel safe and welcomed throughout the entire journey. By the end of the trip, he felt more like a friend than a guide. If you are lucky enough to have Denis guiding you, you are in excellent hands.
A huge thank you as well to Angel and Marc, our 2 porters, who were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our trekking experience. Their positivity and hard work did not go unnoticed and truly enhanced our adventure.
Ezra, our butler, provided outstanding service and made us feel so comfortable and cared for during our stay. He even made a fire in our rooms every night before bed. Every detail was handled with professionalism.
Grace, my massage therapist, gave one of the best massages I’ve ever had — amazing after trekking. It was such a relaxing and restorative experience.
We also had wonderful gorilla trekking guides, Eugene and Daniel, who made the trek both exciting and educational. Seeing the Izuba gorilla family was something I will never forget for the rest of my life. It was emotional, surreal, and deeply moving.
Another highlight of the trip was stopping at the Kinigi women’s village, where we bought beautiful gifts to bring home to our loved ones. I also purchased a special painting from a local artist named Joseph, whose work is absolutely incredible. It’s now one of the most meaningful pieces of art I own and will always remind me of this unforgettable experience.
Virunga Lodge is not just a beautiful place to stay — it’s an experience filled with genuine people, unforgettable moments, and memories that will last forever. Thank you to everyone who made this trip so meaningful for my dad and me. We will cherish it forever! And to anyone reading this review, I encourage you to book directly with Volcanos Safaris to explore Rwanda and support the gorilla conservation.
I first want to recognize Boniface, who was exceptional throughout the entire booking process. From my very first email, he was responsive, patient, informative, and incredibly kind. I had many questions while planning such an important trip, and he made everything feel seamless and stress-free. His communication and professionalism gave me complete confidence that we were in the best hands before we even arrived.
Our guide, Denis, absolutely made this trip unforgettable. He went above and beyond every single day to make sure my dad and I had an amazing experience. Denis was knowledgeable, professional, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about Rwanda and the guests he was guiding. He made us feel safe and welcomed throughout the entire journey. By the end of the trip, he felt more like a friend than a guide. If you are lucky enough to have Denis guiding you, you are in excellent hands.
A huge thank you as well to Angel and Marc, our 2 porters, who were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our trekking experience. Their positivity and hard work did not go unnoticed and truly enhanced our adventure.
Ezra, our butler, provided outstanding service and made us feel so comfortable and cared for during our stay. He even made a fire in our rooms every night before bed. Every detail was handled with professionalism.
Grace, my massage therapist, gave one of the best massages I’ve ever had — amazing after trekking. It was such a relaxing and restorative experience.
We also had wonderful gorilla trekking guides, Eugene and Daniel, who made the trek both exciting and educational. Seeing the Izuba gorilla family was something I will never forget for the rest of my life. It was emotional, surreal, and deeply moving.
Another highlight of the trip was stopping at the Kinigi women’s village, where we bought beautiful gifts to bring home to our loved ones. I also purchased a special painting from a local artist named Joseph, whose work is absolutely incredible. It’s now one of the most meaningful pieces of art I own and will always remind me of this unforgettable experience.
Virunga Lodge is not just a beautiful place to stay — it’s an experience filled with genuine people, unforgettable moments, and memories that will last forever. Thank you to everyone who made this trip so meaningful for my dad and me. We will cherish it forever! And to anyone reading this review, I encourage you to book directly with Volcanos Safaris to explore Rwanda and support the gorilla conservation.
Hotel response
Comment: 18 Jun 2026
Dear courtneypH4323BZ,
Thank you for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review of your stay at Virunga Lodge.
I am delighted to hear that Virunga Lodge exceeded your expectations, and I greatly appreciate your kind words about the views, hospitality, attention to detail, and the warmth of our team.
Boniface will be especially pleased to know that his guidance and support throughout the planning process helped make your trip seamless and stress-free. We are also delighted that your driver-guide, Denis, made such a lasting impression and helped make your journey so memorable.
I am pleased to hear that Ezra and the rest of our lodge team took such good care of you during your stay. It is also wonderful to know that Grace's massages provided the perfect way to relax and recover after your treks.
We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are grateful that you took the time to write this review. It was a privilege to be part of such a special journey for you and your father, and we hope to welcome you both back in the future.
Best wishes,
Linda
Thank you for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review of your stay at Virunga Lodge.
I am delighted to hear that Virunga Lodge exceeded your expectations, and I greatly appreciate your kind words about the views, hospitality, attention to detail, and the warmth of our team.
Boniface will be especially pleased to know that his guidance and support throughout the planning process helped make your trip seamless and stress-free. We are also delighted that your driver-guide, Denis, made such a lasting impression and helped make your journey so memorable.
I am pleased to hear that Ezra and the rest of our lodge team took such good care of you during your stay. It is also wonderful to know that Grace's massages provided the perfect way to relax and recover after your treks.
We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are grateful that you took the time to write this review. It was a privilege to be part of such a special journey for you and your father, and we hope to welcome you both back in the future.
Best wishes,
Linda
Excellent location
Musanze, Mwiko, Rwanda|0.61 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
12:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Pets not allowed
Children require an extra bed to sleep in the room.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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