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Mountain gorillas: critically endangered and numbering less than 1,000 in the wild, a
\ntrekking safari to see these magnificent apes is a unique and poignant experience, and a once-
\nin-a-lifetime trip. The good news is that the majority of the funds collected from trekking
\ntourism are ploughed straight back into efforts to conserve the gorillas and their rainforest
\nhabitat, and with a plethora of lovely lodges attracting even more lovely trekkers (you!),
\nthose funds are ever-increasing. If you want to find out which country is best suited for your
\ngorilla safari have a look here<\/a>. In this blog, we\u2019re looking at which lodges you should stay to
\nmake the most of your gorilla trekking safari. Read on for our favourites\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Gorilla<\/a><\/p>\n

Wilderness Sabyinyo<\/h2>\n

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda<\/em><\/p>\n

A classic on the Rwanda gorilla trekking<\/a> circuit, staying at Sabyinyo<\/a> is like visiting an old
\nfriend. Warm, welcoming and super-cosy, the terracotta chalets look over a landscape straight
\nout of \u2018Gorillas in the mist\u2019, complete with rolling hills and lilting fog. The ever-present
\nVirunga Mountains provide a magnificent backdrop and that\u2019s exactly where you\u2019re headed
\nfor your gorilla trek. The lodge is only a few minutes away from the gate into
\nRwanda\u2019s Volcanoes National Park<\/a> and the trek starting point, leaving you more time to
\nenjoy a morning coffee and a hearty breakfast (good for the energy levels!) before trekking.<\/p>\n

\n
\"Wilderness<\/figure>
Wilderness Sabyinyo<\/div>
Learn more<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n

\"Gorilla<\/a><\/p>\n

Clouds Lodge<\/h2>\n

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda<\/em><\/p>\n

At 2000 metres above sea-level, there are no prizes for guessing where Clouds<\/a> apt name
\ncomes from, and the sprawling views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest<\/a> will stop you in your
\ntracks whichever way you turn. It\u2019s a family-run business, set up in partnership with
\nthe African Wildlife Foundation<\/a> and the local Nkuringo community, and there\u2019s a strong
\nemphasis on conservation in all its forms. At the lodge itself, interiors are stylish, charming
\nand more than a little bit luxurious and the perfect base to return to after a day\u2019s gorilla
\ntrekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Oh, and did we mention that there\u2019s even
\nmassages on offer to soothe those post-trek aches?<\/p>\n

\n
\"Clouds<\/figure>
Clouds Mountain Lodge<\/div>
Learn more<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n
\n
\"General\"General<\/figure>
Design your own trip<\/div>\n Choose a destination, pick your properties and we'll do the rest<\/span>\n
Design a trip<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n

\"Gorilla<\/a><\/p>\n

Singita Kwitonda<\/h2>\n

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda<\/em><\/p>\n

If you’ve travelled with Singita before, you’ll know exactly what to expect \u2013 and if you
\nhaven\u2019t, just know that Kwitonda<\/a> is absolutely astonishing in every way. Set on 178 acres of
\nreforested land at the foot of the Virunga volcanoes, the lodge has eight suites with floor-to-
\nceiling glass, enormous tubs and fireplaces lit at the merest hint of a chill. But what really
\nsets Kwitonda apart, however, is its conservation work: hundreds of thousands of indigenous
\ntrees planted to extend the gorillas’; habitat, a community-led tree nursery on site, and an
\nongoing partnership with the surrounding villages that goes well beyond the brochure.<\/p>\n

\n
\"Singita<\/figure>
Singita Kwitonda Lodge<\/div>
Learn more<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n

\"Gorilla<\/a><\/p>\n

Mahogany Springs<\/h2>\n

Bwindi Impentrable Forest<\/em><\/p>\n

Set on the slopes above the tumbling Munyanga River, with the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest<\/a>
\nspread out in front of you, Mahogany Springs<\/a> feels like a fairytale.. and even more so if
\nyou\u2019re lucky enough to spot a gorilla wandering through the gardens, which has been known
\nto happen on occasion! The stone cottages are scattered down the hillside, each with wide
\ndouble doors, big windows and a balcony peering into the trees. The food is some of the best
\nin Uganda<\/a>, the welcome is genuinely warm, and the small touches stick with you long after
\nyou’ve left \u2014 gorilla-themed poems on your pillow, heating pads slipped under the duvet at
\nbedtime, and a complimentary boot-cleaning service after a long, muddy slog through
\nBwindi.<\/p>\n

\n
\"Mahogany<\/figure>
Mahogany Springs Lodge<\/div>
Learn more<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n

\"Gorilla<\/a><\/p>\n

Bisate Lodge<\/h2>\n

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda<\/em><\/p>\n

An uber-funky, pod-like creation, Bisate<\/a> injects a touch of glamour into the Rwanda<\/a> gorilla
\ntrekking circuit, with stylish conical chalets modelled on traditional palaces, exquisite
\ninteriors and even more spectacular views across the brooding volcanoes. Gorilla treks take
\nplace in Volcanoes National Park<\/a> but that\u2019s not all that\u2019s on offer treks and guests can hike to
\nthe nearby golden monkeys, Dian Fossey\u2019s grave and the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera,
\nvisit the local community and participate in the exciting reforestation programme. Now that\u2019s
\nwhat we call a lodge!<\/p>\n

\n
\"Bisate<\/figure>
Bisate<\/div>
Learn more<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/a><\/div>
\n\"Gorilla<\/a><\/p>\n

Bonus pick: Amakoro Songa<\/h2>\n

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda<\/em><\/p>\n

Yes, we know, we said five. But Amakoro Songa<\/a> was simply too good to leave out. A
\npicture-perfect cluster of sage-green cottages tucked into the foothills of the Virungas,
\nAmakoro is one of very few female-owned lodges in Rwanda’s<\/a> gorilla circuit. And, you can
\nfeel the care in every detail, from the cobbled pathways through the flower-filled gardens to
\nthe post-trek eucalyptus foot soak waiting for you in the spa. The cottages have rough-hewn
\nwooden beds and fireplaces of their own, while evenings unfold around an outdoor fire pit
\nwith the leaping Intore Dance Troupe. The lodge runs its own reforestation grove (you can
\nplant and name a tree) and golden monkey treks, cave hikes and village storytelling sessions
\nare all on the doorstep.<\/p>\n

\n
\"Amakoro<\/figure>
Amakoro Songa Lodge<\/div>
Learn more<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/p>\n
\n
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