Wilderness Safaris Bisate Lodge
Lodge’s Quick Facts
Bisate Lodge is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone and perches dramatically on the edge of Volcanoes National Park in north-west of Rwanda. Its dramatic views of the peaks of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rearing up through the Afro-alpine forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park, makes Bisate Lodge one of the most thrilling safari destinations in Africa.
The lodge was since opened in year 2017 and Bisate lodge has racked up thirty – four (34) awards and continues to inspire superlatives. Six en-suite Forest Villas embody Rwanda’s rich culture, edifying cultural interactions, sophisticated, health-conscious dining, and exuberant hospitality all make your stay superior.
Lodge’s Bedrooms, bathrooms and surrounding area
Premier Camp
From your sumptuous six (6) villas on the hillside slopes of an eroded volcanic crater, gaze through a curtain of mist at two extinct volcanoes, Bisoke and Karisimbi, the lodge offers best spectacular views from its six (6) appointed designed lodge chalets in traditional Rwandan royalty. Best location for a holistic gorilla experience in Rwanda, Bisate lodge is appointed as a Premier with high standards of accommodation and service created to the most exclusive to the guests staying at this luxury lodge. It is one of the only sustainable luxury offerings in the area with spectacular views of the brooding Bisoke, Karisimbi and Mikeno Volcanoes.
Camp Accessibility
Wilderness Safari Bisate Lodge can be reached from Kigali by car, a journey of around 2,5 hours on an excellent paved road (only the last miles are on a dirt road). Alternatively air charter flight can be charted to the airport at Ruhengeri, which is just over half an hour’s drive from the property.
Lodge’s Quick Safari high-lights
The Experience
Where primatologist Dian Fossey ran her research station, Karisoke, dedicated to saving mountain gorillas from extinction. Hike through verdant rainforest, up to nearly 3 000 metres, to visit Karisoke’s haunting ruins and Fossey’s grave, next to her beloved gorilla, Digit. Here, gorillas, now numbering more than 1 000 throughout the Virunga massif, await you. For one precious hour, your allocated family may deliver your life’s most astonishing encounter.
Rwanda's Seasonality
Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate, and – thanks to its high elevation – lower temperatures than you would expect for an equatorial country. Kigali’s daily temperatures range from 12°C (54°F) to 27°C (81°F), with very little variation throughout the year. The mountainous north-west, where Bisate is situated, is generally cooler than the lower-lying east of Rwanda. Rwanda experiences two rainy seasons: the first is from around February to June and the second, from September through December. These are separated by two dry seasons: June to September, during which there is often no rainfall at all, and a shorter dry period from December to February. Typically the west and north-west of Rwanda receives more rainfall than the south-east and east of the country.
Safari Expectations at Bisate lodge
Volcanoes National Park is part of the larger Virunga Massif trans-boundary conservation area and a World Heritage Site. It is home to some six hundred and four (604) Mountain gorillas, amongst a host of other rainforest species;
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Ts & Cs Apply
Please note that prices may change without any notice. Please contact our agents to confirm latest prices.
Please note that this price is valid for a minimum of 2 nights & 2 guests
- Rates include safari Activities while booked in the Camp/lodge
- Bed and breakfast, Dinner, house wine & lunch are optional or unless stipulated
- Internal transfers/charter flights if stipulated at the time of booking will be included.
Per Person per night Rack Rates
- minimum of 2 Nights
- Max 4 person
- (2026 - 2027)
For individuals travelling alone please contact us for a custom quote.
Per Person per night Rack Rates:
- from 2 Nights
- Max 4 person
- (2026 - 2027)
For individuals travelling alone please contact us for a custom quote.
