
Highlights
What We Love
- Individual ‘lodges’ and suites, with no two alike
- Superb service – especially for tired trekkers!
- Fun activities like drumming, archery and coffee tasting
When To Visit
Peak Season: June to October
Easiest and least slippery trekking conditions as vegetation thins out and mud dries up
Green Season: November and March to April
Short and long rains can make trekking conditions more challenging
Overview
No matter whether you arrive by road or helicopter, no doubt you will be awed by Gorilla’s Nest’s location in a grove of tall eucalyptus trees. The nearest accommodation to the entrance of Volcanoes National Park, it is perfect for gorilla trekkers who also want a super-luxe experience with every detail taken care of, like a ‘welcome back’ massage and snuggly hot-water bottle.
Although mountain gorillas and other primates like golden monkeys are the drawcard, Gorilla’s Nest offers a plethora of other experiences like classic movies under the stars, trail running through the forest, reiki sessions and chakra rebalancing. Meals are outstanding and use produce from the garden while all the rooms have cosy wood-burning fireplaces and private decks with gorgeous views.
Facilities
- Spa
- Gym
- Library
- Swimming pool
- Private vehicle
- Lounge
- Dining area
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
- Butler service
- Travel desk
- Electrical charging point
- Laundry service
- Family unit
- Helipad
Forest Lodge King Features
- Deck
- Indoor shower
- Outdoor shower
- Indoor bathtub
- Indoor fireplace
- Mini-bar
- Wi-Fi
- Television
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Electrical charging point
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- Beverage station
Two-Bedroom Forest Lodge Features
- Two bedrooms
- One bathroom
- Deck
- Indoor bathtub
- Indoor shower
- Outdoor shower
- Indoor fireplace
- Mini-bar
- Wi-Fi
- Television
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Electrical charging point
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- Beverage station
Activities
- Gorilla trekking
- Birding
- Nature walks
- Mountain biking
- Cultural tours
- Yoga
- Archery
- Scenic helicopter flights (extra cost)
Virunga Suite Features
- Lounge
- Dining area
- Deck
- Indoor bathtub
- Outdoor shower
- Indoor shower
- Indoor fireplace
- Mini-bar
- Wi-Fi
- Television
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Electrical charging point
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- Beverage station
Ingagi Suite Features
- Lounge
- Dining area
- Deck
- Indoor bathtub
- Outdoor shower
- Indoor shower
- Indoor fireplace
- Mini-bar
- Wi-Fi
- Television
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Electrical charging point
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- Beverage station
Silverback Suite Features
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor fireplace
- Barbeque
- Lounge
- Dining area
- Deck
- Indoor bathtub
- Outdoor shower
- Indoor shower
- Indoor fireplace
- Mini-bar
- Wi-Fi
- Television
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Electrical charging point
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- Beverage station
