Heaven the Retreat features three Deluxe Rooms (35m²), six larger Superior Suites (60m²) and three Master King Suites (65m²) with pool view, all with en-suite bathrooms and a private atrium. The suites have an additional terrace and outdoor shower. Furthermore, there are eight Luxury Pool Villas (120m²) with private salt water solar heated plunge pools, private front and back gardens. The retreat is fully powered by salar electricity, making it the first eco resort in Kigali. Fitness centre and spa are also available.
The retreat's Fusion Restaurant offers culinary delights from around the world, especially Italy, Mauritius and Morocco, but prefers to use local fruits, spices and herbs, creating a unique taste experience. Perched beside The Retreat’s glorious saltwater pool, rock gardens and native plantings, Fusion offers some of the finest dining in Kigali.
The distance to the international airport is about 10km.
Magashi Camp is small and personal six-tented camp with access to some of the most scenic savannah in east Africa. It is situated in the north-eastern part of Akagera overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga.
Akagera was founded in 1934. Sadly much of the park was re-allocated as farms to returning refugees following the Rwandan Civil War. As a result, in 1997 the park was reduced in size from more than 2,500km² (nearly 10% of the surface area of Rwanda) to its current extent of 1,122km².
Singita Kwitonda Lodge is set on 72 hectares of private land on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. Singita sticks to its philosophy of treading lightly on the land and simultaneously offering its guests an exquisitely unique experience.
With magnificent views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes, Singita Kwitonda Lodge offers 7 suites, 1 family suite (1 x double and 1 x twin bedroom) and 1 four-bedroom villa, the Kataza House. All suites come with indoor bath and shower, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, covered verandah, heated plunge pool and massage/treatment areas.
A central hub with beautiful indoor and outdoor living spaces serves as the heart of Singita Kwitonda. Here lounges, dining areas, an outdoor fire pit, boutique, an interactive kitchen, bar deli and wine cellar are for guests to enjoy and unwind. Contemporarily designed around local materials, the buildings have been crafted using volcanic rock, river stone, handmade ceramic tiles and oven-red clay bricks made by the surrounding communities, connecting the structure to the landscape and its culture. In the process, sustainability is at the core of the construction project. The goal of building Kwitonda is to embody the spirit of Rwanda and offer a tribute to the lodge’s namesake - Kwitonda - a great silverback gorilla whose legend lives on and was known for his humility and gentleness.
From Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city, Kwitonda Lodge is approximately 2,5 hours by road.
The trekking takes anything from two hours to seven hours, depending on the location of the gorilla group. Please note that the duration of stay with the gorillas is strictly limited to one hour. The gorillas are often very curious towards guests, especially the teenagers in the group like to investigate.
Basic Information
Individual journey. The journey will be planned on your preferred dates.
Duration 7 nights. Min 2 guests. Weight limit of luggage 20 kg. Luggage in one soft bag only.
Includes all transfers from Kigali to the hotels/camps to Kigali
- The Retreat by Heaven: Superior Suite. Breakfast.
- Magashi Camp: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
- Kwitonda Lodge: Double Room. All meals, drinks (including wines from the cellar, only french champagne exlcluded), laundry service.
1 x Gorilla Trekking
1 x Golden Monkey Trekking
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