Bisate Lodge by Wilderness Safaris, Kinigi, Rwanda
Set on the Albertine Rift, an extinct volcano located in a wildlife corridor that’s crucial to the critically endangered mountain gorillas, and next to Rwanda’s renowned Volcanoes National Park, Bisate Lodge encompasses six upside-down, chestnut-shaped luxury thatched forest villas perched on stubby legs with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and private decks offering views of the lush, mountainous landscape.
This is the best spot in all of Rwanda for a holistic gorilla experience, with treks to seek out the equally rare golden monkey, a visit to Dian Fossey’s grave and research centre, and Rwandan coffee- and tea-tasting adding even more to this awe-inspiring experience.