Kwitonda Lodge
Built to be reclaimed by the forest
Where nature takes over
Moss softens the volcanic stone walls. Lush vegetation catches the morning dew. Buffaloes graze the open grassland, and the forest spills down from the volcanoes, edging closer. Nourishing rains arrive unannounced, dimming the light until you draw nearer — to a fire already burning, the deep bath already drawn.
Wide windows hold the endlessly green landscape, and someone is always close, anticipating what you might need. Trek in search of mountain gorillas, sit with a local craftsperson, plant trees, and learn where your food comes from. Or simply rest. At Kwitonda, there is no hurry, only beauty and renewal.
Spaces to simply be
At the heart of the lodge, a conservation lounge tells the story of the land's heritage, from Dian Fossey's gorilla conservation work to the geology that gave rise to the volcanoes the property is named for. An outdoor fire pit puts you on the ground, watching the light and climate shift throughout the day.
The on-site Akarabo Nursery offers a quiet spot for meals or conversations with local craftspeople, learning the traditions that shape this place, and the open kitchen offers insight into local culinary practices.
From Kwitonda, you can walk or cycle across the property and into town, uncovering more of what makes this place special. Each room has a heated plunge pool, a cosy corner nook, and space for wellness treatments. Always, the volcanoes are in view, and a deep stillness settles in, grounding you, inviting rest and reflection.
Uncover Rwanda’s unique biodiversity
Kwitonda lies alongside Volcanoes National Park, a short drive from its headquarters, where treks set out into the high-altitude forests home to more than a third of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, or into bamboo forests to come face to face with endemic golden monkeys. Buffaloes graze around the lodge, and birds and insects hum across the property, bringing brightness and song. Forest elephants come down from time to time, drawn by the same safety and peacefulness you'll feel here.
What to see and do at Kwitonda.
Lodge Information
Conservation at Volcanoes National Park
The Long Run
Singita’s sustainability partner – The Long Run – have worked at the intersection of nature conservation and sustainable tourism since 2009 and are rooted in the vision that tourism can create lasting prosperity for people living on a healthy, resilient planet. Long Run members understand the delicate balance and connection between human and natural ecosystems and how they co-exist. They advocate for innovative solutions and collaborative action to harness tourism as a force for good. The Long Run partners with leading organisations to shape the agenda and inspire nature-positive climate action and holistic sustainable tourism, worldwide.
The Long Run's 4C sustainability framework comprises four sections: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. These four are then further broken down to detailed subject areas for Singita’s specific context. These sustainability principles are critical to the fulfilment of Singita’s 100-year purpose and impact goals for 2030, and continue the good work fulfilled during the One Planet Living membership.
The Long Run's 4C sustainability framework comprises four sections: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. These four are then further broken down to detailed subject areas for Singita’s specific context. These sustainability principles are critical to the fulfilment of Singita’s 100-year purpose and impact goals for 2030, and continue the good work fulfilled during the One Planet Living membership.
Singita Kruger National Park became a Long Run Fellow in 2024. All other Singita properties became fellows of the programme in 2025, and align with the 4C methodology.
