LE BAMBOU GORILLA LODGE – VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Le bambou gorilla lodge is referred to as a mid- range accommodation( 3 star) found in Kinigi  sector, Ruhengeri Musanze district in the Northern Province of Rwanda, close to Volcanoes national park( the home of endangered mountain Gorillas ) The lodge is situated in the perfect base for Gorilla trekking and its 10 minutes drive from the park headquarters. You can be at the lodge by road from Kigali International airport in about 2-3 hours drive and 45 minutes to fly to Ruhengeri airstrip. The lodge is convenient with ambient accommodation and business friendly to guests with the beautiful views of the volcanoes.

Le bambou gorilla lodge is comprised of 23 elegant   and comfortable self- contained rooms that are built in traditional Rwanda style with local materials of Bamboo, local stones and ‘grass thatched roofs.   Rooms are well decorated and Furnished  with  high standard  private en suite facilities of clean  flushing toilets ,  hot and cold showers, mosquito nets, complementary bottled water, free toiletries, wooden chairs and many more. Rooms  have private  balconies ,sitting areas  and  terraces, you relax while overlooking  the spectacular views of the three volcano  mountains , Beautiful gardens and  surrounding areas. Rooms have excellent facilities with clean and washed beddings with ceiling fun.  There are fireplaces at the lodge where guests relax and share stories/ experiences about the trip , it also provides warmth to visitors in the nights and during cold days.   Rooms vary in different sizes and categories depending on singles, doubles, twin, triple /family rooms. Rooms cost 200$ per person per night and above depending on seasons ,  sometimes rate goes slightly high when its peak/high seasons than in low seasons.

Le bambou gorilla lodge  offers different services and facilities  which include;  A restaurant in the main building   that serves  different  meals both international and  African- inspired  cuisine  that meets  guests choice ; buffet  breakfast   ,lunch in the garden and  dinner  served by well trained, friendly  and organized staff ,they also serve diners in the gardens ,  A well-stocked  bar with shared lounge with  variety of refreshments  local ,cocktail  , wines, spirits and international  beers , you relax  and sip the cocktail while overlooking  the incredible views of  virunga  volcanoes , colorful green  gardens and surrounding area ,  Free parking space available, offers airport pick -ups and drop-offs,  Laundry services available , WIFI available at the lodge  that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends,  business centers  with  meeting place and honey moon package  etc. Excellent and comfortable clean beddings,  Craft shop available at the hotel with more African style gifts like shoes, clothes , safari  essentials mention but a few.

Le bambou gorilla lodge
Le bambou gorilla lodge

Volcanoes national park is the largest and most visited national park found in the North western part of Rwanda country .The park occupies the total area of 505 square miles of rainforest and surrounded by five of   volcanoes in  virunga  mountains namely ;Karisimbi , Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabinyo and  there are two active volcanoes that covers 25 miles apart namely; Mauna loa and Kilavea. Apart from volcanoes national park, Rwanda has different parks include; Nyungwe  and Akagera national park with different attractions. Though Rwanda is a small land locked, tourism is the fast and leading activity.

The park has different accommodations; Budget, mid range and luxury that are convenient and affordable for each tourists budget.  The lodge was set particularly for tourists visiting the park. There are many activities to do while at  goriila solution lodge  include ;   gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park  since the lodge is close to the park , mountain climbing and hiking on top of volcano summit  , bird watching/ birding in the park , guided  community walks in the local villages, golden monkey tracking  , Nature walks in the forests,  cycling , cave adventures, cultural tours like ibyi ‘wachu , City Tour In Kigali since  the capital city of Rwanda is near and there are many places to visit like genocide ,kimironko market   and many more activities.  The best time to Track gorillas in volcanoes Rwanda is in rainy season is from Feb to March, July, August, September, October and  mid December . Gorilla permit in Rwanda is at 1500$. Rwanda contains 3 tribes include; Hutu , Tutsi and  Twa  all unique in their ways prompting their Rwanda safari visits while on Rwanda Tours

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