Bisate Wilderness lodge Rwanda.
Bisate Wilderness lodge is one of the most luxurious and tranquil safari lodges in Rwanda. The lodge perches on a long-dormant volcano in Rwanda created a natural amphitheater and is the ideal blend of modern luxury and genuine heritage. Its architecture and interior design pay homage to Rwandan customs and cultural heritage. Bisate wilderness Lodge is the best choice for visitors looking to go on once-in-a-lifetime gorilla and monkey trekking escapades or guided nature excursions because it is conveniently close to the entrance to the Volcanoes National Park. While staying at Bisate wilderness lodge, the list of activities should include a stop at the local museum, Dian Fossey’s tomb, and research center, in addition to natural history tours. Furthermore, indulge in some delicious coffee samples or take a guided tour to learn more about the culture and people of Rwanda. Rwanda is particularly well known for its coffee beans.
Bisate Wilderness lodge features six forest villas that offer cozy yet spacious lodging, each with a stunning view of three extinct volcanoes. Each villa is elevated off the ground on a deck, providing you with breathtaking views of the volcanic peaks of Congo’s Mikeno, Karisimbi, and Bisoke. It is made of a variety of woven materials with a thatched roof and a high peaked top. The lodge’s beautiful, domed bedrooms have lavishly furnished interiors that come to life, and the reception area is warmed by a central fireplace. The rooms are remarkably furnished with eclectic objects and other accessories to portray the wonderful image of the country’s culture, and Rwandan elegance is added by patterned fabrics.
Bisate’s main lodge is a structure made of wood, stone, and thatch with big windows facing the Volcanoes National park. It contains three distinct compartments, each with a domed top, and two stories. These three roofs are structured in a manner that honors the volcanoes Bisoke, Karisimbi, and Mikeno. The upper story houses the lounge, dining room, and bar, and to enter, guests have to climb a flight of stairs to reach a viewing deck. Guests can enjoy delectable meals prepared to perfection with the greatest ingredients, including seasonal vegetables from nearby community farms. In addition, sip on wines that go well with both international and traditional Rwandan cuisine. There is also a chef available to prepare any dietary preferences you may have. In the ground-level rooms, there is a wine cellar with a selection of seating areas and a glass of wine ready for guests to enjoy. The lounge has lots of seats around a cozy fireplace, cozy rugs, and a corner bar.
As for the guest rooms, they are just as opulent as the main lodge. The best in Rwandan hospitality is waiting for you in your private luxury villa, which spans 91 square meters and has spacious rooms loaded with the most luxurious amenities. Each villa contains a sitting space, a bedroom, and an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet, two washbasins beneath two mirrors, a walk-in shower, and a large bathtub placed in the middle of the room. After your arduous hike on the Volcanoes National Park gorilla safari, relax for hours in the wooden hot tub
Additionally, the fireplaces at Bisate Wilderness lodge not only make a space feel cozier, but they also keep you warm in the chilly highland air. Before you take a seat to unwind in the living room, don the warm bathrobe and slippers. The designers of the peculiar primate vacation lodge have done a good job of reintroducing woods to this area. While rainwater is being collected for use by tourists, solar panels are generating electricity. Bisate Lodge is run according to principles of carbon footprint reduction by recycling and reusing water and garbage to provide a source of income for the nearby community.
Activities at Bisate Wilderness Lodge
Gorilla Trekking
Guided Nature walks
Cultural visits
Visit Musanze Caves
Environmental Impact of the Bisate Wilderness Lodge
Bisate Wilderness Lodge was the first lodge in Rwanda to combine luxury safaris of the highest caliber with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to trek mountain gorillas. More so, over 2 000 trees have been planted since Bisate developed two indigenous tree nurseries in collaboration with the local community to reforest a famous location that borders the Volcanoes National Park. The site offers breathtaking views of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rising above the Afro-alpine forests of the park, and the lodge’s design pays homage to rural Rwandan culture.
Furthermore, Bisate employs 24 community members permanently and also provides staff training which has improved the livelihood of the communities around the lodge. In addition, in proud association with the surrounding community over $500,000 has been invested in the region: including the purchase of the Bisate site from 103 community members.
Best Time to go to Bisate Wilderness Lodge
Visits to Bisate Wilderness are possible throughout the year; however, the dry seasons of June to September and December to early February are typically the best times to visit the lodge. This is the best time for gorilla trekking excursions in the Volcanoes, as well as other Rwanda safaris. However, because most visitors come to Rwanda to see the gorillas, the best time is often whenever a highly sought-after permit is available. And don’t be put off by Rwanda’s rainy season, either; the shorter rains in November and long rains from March to May will give you spectacular scenery of the forests, lakes, and mountains, and gorilla permits are occasionally cheaper. Photographers may even prefer the rainy season because the forests have less light contrast, allowing you to focus on your subject. However, the rainy season comes with muddy and slippery trekking trails hence making gorilla trekking more strenuous.
Getting to Bisate Wilderness Lodge
Bisate Wilderness Lodge is approximately two and a half hours by car from Kigali on an excellent paved road, though only the last miles are on a dirt road. It is, however, also possible to charter a flight from the airport to the airstrip at Ruhengeri, which is about a half-hour drive from the lodge.
