Rwanda Forum: Gorilla View Lodge

Thanks for the information Matt. I think we will give both a try.

Does anyone have contact information for this lodge? My google searches have come up empty, thus far.

Hi also can't find any info on this lodge.Please does anyone have info or photos.

My husband and I stayed at the Mountain Gorillas View Lodge in February 2009.

Our lodge was very nice - it had opened just in January so the main dining area was still under construction. We ate in what will eventually be another guest room. It was clean and comfortable and while not luxurious, definitely a few details that made it special. We had a wood burning fireplace they helped to start a few times a day, they brought hot water bottles to place in the beds (we were there in February where the nights got very chilly and it rained every day so the added warmth was welcome!). The food was pretty good and the staff extremely nice and helpful. You will have a nice time.

I'd also suggest a visit to the Iby'iwacu Cultural Village Kinigi one afternoon you are there. No reservations needed, $20 per person and a truly memorable experience. It was about a 5 minute drive from the Mountain Gorillas View Lodge. Our guide knew about it but their website is www.rwandaecotours.com.

Have a great time!

Telephone number for reservations is +250 (0) 788305708. I also have a pdf brochure but don't think I can attach it.

Hi Sarah,Thanks fro your reply.If I could I would love a brochure. Sally

Cheers trvlErin, thanks very much for the GMVL feedback! Great to hear from one of the first guests that the experience was a good one; and they have hot water bottles and a fire, little touches that go a long way, exciting!

And the village outing in Kinigi, awesome!!

matt bracken - travel consultant - travel beyond

We stayed at the Gorilla Mountain View Lodge for 3 nights this April! It's not officially opening until June 2009 but is ready for guests! Our large chalet was lovely! You will have no close neighbors because each chalet is on its own little path so it's very peaceful. The setting is picture perfect with the volcanoes in the background! Definitely lots of opportunity for pictures! The staff at this lodge were fantastic and we came away with new friends who we keep in touch with by email. If you decide to stay there say hello to "Good News" and Sandra from Marie & Dixie in Canada! The service was unbelievable! They can't do enough for you! Nice fire going when you get back from trekking & the hot water bottles at bedtime were a very welcome touch! Even down to a much-needed shoe/boot cleaning after gorilla trekking, which you're going to need (a small tip of a couple of bucks is greatly appreciated)! We didn't track the Golden Monkeys but were very fortunate to see them at the end of our second day of gorilla trekking. If you're lucky enough to have Francois Bigirimana as your gorilla guide please tell him hello from his crazy Canadian friends too! He's an amazing man who actually worked with Dian Fossey! Here's a man who truly loves the gorillas! If you're interested in visiting a small local school please go to Cathy Emmerson's! "Good News" and Sandra know her! She's an incredible former Canadian who is doing wonderful things for the children and community! Yes, she's another friend! Rwanda is an amazing country and I can't wait to go back! Let me know if you'd like to hear more about Rwanda! Can you tell I fell in love with this incredible place?

Wow sounds like you had a wonderful time.Thanks for the review.My mother and I will be staying there early July and can't wait.Do you have any photos to share?Which gorilla groups did you get to see?