Singita Kwitonda
Singita Kwitonda is quiet, refined, and deeply connected to the landscape it sits within. Just moments from Volcanoes National Park, it offers seamless access to Rwanda’s mountain gorillas—without compromising on comfort, privacy or design. This is gorilla trekking at its most luxurious.

Life in Camp
Singita Kwitonda is not a place you pass through—it’s somewhere you settle into. Located on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, it offers a rare combination of access and calm. You can be at the park headquarters in minutes, yet feel worlds away when you return. Suites are spacious and carefully considered, with heated plunge pools, floor-to-ceiling views, fireplaces inside and out, and quiet corners made for slowing down. There’s a stillness here that sets the tone—refined but never overdone. You’ll have everything you need before you even realise you want it. Thoughtful service, beautifully prepared food, and access to experienced guides who know the mountains and the families of gorillas that call them home. For families or private groups, Kataza House sits just next door—offering exclusive use and even more space to spread out. Will recommends at least three nights here, ideally four. This isn’t a place to rush. The experience is physical, emotional and, for many, transformative—and Kwitonda gives you the space to take it all in.


Timing Your Trip
There’s no bad time to visit Volcanoes National Park, but some seasons make things easier. The dry months—June to September, and again from December to February—offer clearer trails and more stable weather. For trekking, it’s the most straightforward time to go.
That said, the wetter seasons bring their own kind of magic. From March to May, and again in November, the landscape becomes even more vivid. The forest glows green, the air clears after rainfall, and the mist that settles over the volcanoes gives the place an almost mythical feel.
Gorillas don’t migrate—they’re here all year—so the decision comes down to what kind of atmosphere you’re after. Will tends to visit just outside of peak season, when there’s a little more space to breathe and the light hangs low in the mornings. Whatever your choice, Kwitonda ensures the experience is nothing short of extraordinary.
Jan
Excellent
Feb
Excellent
Mar
Good
Apr
Mixed
May
Mixed
Jun
Excellent
Jul
Excellent
Aug
Excellent
Sep
Excellent
Oct
Excellent
Nov
Good
Dec
Excellent


Famous For
Kwitonda is known for the way it blends quiet design with purposeful detail. Soaring glass walls bring the outside in, private plunge pools overlook open meadows, and the stone-lined fireplaces feel grounding after a day on the trail. The Gear Room makes trekking prep feel effortless, while the kitchen garden and conservation spaces offer a deeper look into what Singita is building here—not just a lodge, but a legacy.
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Will's Ideal Pairing
“For me Rwanda’s gorillas are its best asset. While you could branch in to Akagera for a few days I prefer to fly people on to the Serengeti where any number of options awaits. Stick with the Singita level of luxury and head to Sabora or perhaps head further east and get in to your big cat photography at Namiri Plains.”
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