Into the Mist

Rwanda Wellness Retreat

Gorilla Trekking  ·  Yoga  ·  Restoration

6th – 9th December 2026   |   Singita Kwitonda Lodge   |   Volcanoes National Park

The Invitation

Mountains & Meditation

Imagine waking before dawn, mist curling through volcanic peaks, as you sip your morning coffee dreaming of the day ahead.

Before you know it, you’re walking into the cloud forest to sit with mountain gorillas in their home. Then returning to your lodge, flowing through a yoga practice, and watching the sun set over the Virunga mountains with a fire keeping you warm.


This is a retreat to one of the last wild places on earth, paired with the deep benefits of a guided wellness experience. Singita Kwitonda Lodge shares a border with Volcanoes National Park — the only lodge in such close proximity to the gorillas’ habitat. With only eight suites, your experience will be intimate, unhurried, and profoundly personal.

Welcome To

Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Sitting at the base of the Virunga volcano range with views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga, and Muhabura peaks, the lodge was designed to reflect the gentle yet strong spirit of Rwanda’s endangered mountain gorillas.

Suites

Eight contemporary suites with heated plunge pools

Fireplaces

Indoor and outdoor fireplaces in every suite

Dining

Interactive kitchen, wine cellar, and bar-deli

Conservation

15,000 indigenous trees restoring the natural buffer zone

Your Journey

Four Days of Wild Wellness

Day One — December 6

Arrival & Settling In

We collect you from Kigali and drive through Rwanda’s rolling green hills to Singita Kwitonda Lodge. Arrive to a warm welcome, settle into your suite and take in the volcanic panorama. We gather for an afternoon yoga session just before sunset, followed by sundowners and a conservation briefing with the Singita team.

Day Two — December 7

Into the Cloud Forest

Wake at 5:30am for a light breakfast and depart for Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing at park headquarters, you’ll find out which gorilla family you’ll visit and spend one extraordinary hour in their presence. Return for restorative yoga, spa treatments, and an evening of wine tasting or quiet solitude.

Day Three — December 8

Deeper Still

Choose a second gorilla trek with a different family, or spend the day at Akarabo Nursery with local artisan experiences — basket weaving, pottery, or visiting the Rwandan seamstress. We gather again for yoga, sundowners, and a farewell dinner together.

Day Four — December 9

Departure

Final morning yoga and breakfast with the volcanoes. Check out by 11am and transfer back to Kigali.