Reserved for connoisseurs of conservation

Overview

Wilderness Bisate Reserve is an exclusive-use rainforest sanctuary set above Volcanoes National Park, where four villas look towards the Virunga volcanoes and the everyday world falls away. Designed for guests who want the grandest, most private way to experience gorilla country, it pairs deep conservation immersion with regal Rwandan elegance.

Poised on the eroded amphitheatre of an ancient volcanic cone, Bisate Reserve stands as one of Rwanda's most extraordinary luxury safari experiences, offering guests an unrivalled gateway to the legendary Volcanoes National Park. This magnificent property commands sweeping views across a landscape of endemic forest and farmland towards the towering peaks of Karisimbi, Bisoke and Mikeno volcanoes, creating a dramatic backdrop for one of the world's most transformative wildlife encounters. The six opulent villas, crafted with meticulous attention to cultural authenticity and environmental sensitivity, offer guests an intimate sanctuary where Rwandan heritage converges with world-class luxury. Each morning at Bisate Reserve begins with an exhilarating drive to Kinigi, where guests embark on life-affirming treks through mist-shrouded montane forest to encounter the critically endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Beyond gorilla trekking, the reserve offers captivating golden monkey encounters, birdwatching excursions through ancient volcanic landscapes, and immersive cultural experiences with local communities. The property's groundbreaking indigenous reforestation project has transformed degraded lands into thriving forest, providing habitat for countless species while connecting guests to Rwanda's pioneering conservation ethos. Evenings at Bisate Reserve unfold with exceptional farm-to-table cuisine celebrating Rwanda's rich culinary traditions, accompanied by fine wines in the elegant dining pavilion. The six forest villas, designed with contemporary Rwandan aesthetics and featuring private decks overlooking the volcanic panorama, represent the pinnacle of luxury safari accommodation in East Africa. Wilderness Bisate Reserve is not merely a lodge but a portal to one of the planet's most precious wilderness regions, where every moment spent in this extraordinary sanctuary leaves an indelible mark on the soul.