An intimate, community-owned retreat beneath Rwanda’s volcanoes.

Tucked into the emerald foothills of the Virunga Massif, just moments from Volcanoes National Park, Wilderness Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge offers a rare blend of comfort, culture, and conservation. This is more than a lodge — it’s a purposeful pause between life-changing gorilla encounters.

With just six stone cottages and two suites, this intimate haven delivers sweeping views of mist-wrapped volcanoes and the feeling of a private mountain home. Inside, soft Rwandan textiles, cozy fireplaces, and large verandas open to sunrise scenes and birdsong. Outside, lush gardens burst with native flora, and trails wind toward community villages where local life unfolds with grace.

Guests come for the gorilla and golden monkey treks, but they return for the quiet warmth — for the staff who remember your name, the freshly harvested meals from the garden, and the deep sense of peace that comes from staying in a lodge that gives back.

Owned by the SACOLA community, every stay helps support local livelihoods, education, and sustainable tourism.