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Mountain Gorillas Nest

This is a basic but comfortable and friendly lodge, ideally located for trekking the gorillas close to the park gate.

Mountain Gorillas Nest is located 2 kms west of the Kinigi Park Headquarters. The lodge is in a lovely rural setting and ideally situated to the park headquarters for the gorilla treks and registration. There is no electricity in Kinigi, so the lodge operates a generator. Each room is built alongside green lawns in a semi-circle of 20 double rooms & 2 suites. The rooms all look outwards into the Eucalyptus forest, pyrethrum farms and shambas (farms) beyond.

The Lodge is well constructed, but basic with grass thatched roofs in traditional Rwandese style. Nearby is a traditional Rwandese homestead for visitors to visit in their leisure time or after Gorilla trekking.

There is a golf course in the grounds and a club house where drinks and snacks are served.

Highlights

  • Ideal base for gorilla trekking and other mountain treks in the Volcanoes area
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Good views of the Virungas

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Situation

Ruhengeri - close to Virungas National Park about 3.5 hours drive from Kigali

Activities

Base for gorilla treks and other mountain treks.

Facilities

Basic en-suite accommodation, bar, lounge and dining area.

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