Swain-selected stayVolcanoes National Park, RwandaWilderness SabinyoA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.An impactful combination of world-class lodge and community force driving socio-economic development and conservation, Wilderness Sabyinyo nestles in the foothills of the mist-shrouded Virunga Massif, a chain of eight immense volcanoes, which straddle three countries. Set on a lush 10.78-hectare property (26.64 acres), Sabyinyo invites you in with its dramatic backdrop of the misty volcanoes which gave the lodge its name – Sabyinyo means old man’s teeth in Kinyarwanda. Here guests can get close to the stories of the land, the wilderness, and the communities. And venture out to encounter Rwanda’s beloved mountain gorillas. A closer lookWilderness Sabinyo, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyGorilla TrekkingAn unrivalled wildlife encounter. Hike Rwanda’s lush Volcanoes National Park for some of the most accessible mountain gorilla trekking in Central-East Africa. For one precious hour, enter the lives of these remarkable creatures. Golden Monkey TrekkingTrek to the high-altitude forests of the Volcanoes National Park where you will discover the playful and inquisitive nature of the golden monkey.Hike To Dian Fossey’s Grave & KarisokeLearn about works of the famous American primatologist and conservationist, Dian Fossey with a hike to her grave site.Guided Cultural WalksEnjoy an inspirational guided community walk.Guided Bird-Watching WalksSpot 40+ species of birds at and around Sabyinyo.Visit Sabyinyo VillageBe immersed in a cultural experience in a neighboring village together with the resident as you learn more about traditions and the villagers’ way of life.Gorilla Guardian VillageExperience Rwandan village life by watching and participating in local life, grinding seeds, firing bows and arrows and taking part in a traditional intore dance.A Trip To Twin LakesVisit the Twin Lakes of Rwanda (Burera and Ruhondo), about an hours drive from Sabyinyo by road, this trip offers magical scenery with culture and birdlife.Lake KivuVisit one of the largest lakes in Rwanda which is surrounded by tall, green hills.Musanze MarketVisit the local market and interact with the farmers who come from nearby villages boarding Volcanoes National Park. Plan with SwainAdd Wilderness Sabinyo to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
