From Kigali to Kwitonda: Exploring Rwanda’s subtle magic

Singita's properties in Rwanda lie in the country's mountainous northwest, right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. This region is one of the most biodiverse on Earth, home to endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, forest elephants, buffaloes, and hundreds of bird species, along with rich plant and insect life, and communities who have lived alongside these forests for generations. Framed by sweeping views of three volcanoes, Kwitonda and Kataza House are designed to help you slow down, offering moments of stillness and deep rest alongside meaningful and adventurous experiences. In this episode, Ngoni Mtizwa, Lodge Manager at Kwitonda; Donatha Kabangwa, who supervises the on-site Akarabo Nursery; and Michael Schapiro, Singita's in-house writer, discuss the conservation efforts currently underway in the region, how this landscape shapes the guest experience, and why they believe everyone should stay longer at Singita Volcanoes National Park. Explore Kwitonda · Explore Kataza House · Read about the region's ongoing rewilding · Find out more about the soon-to-launch Ubumwe Women's Trail · Follow the story of Kwitonda's resident potter · Soak up the sounds of the Rwandan rainforest · Learn more about the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund · Singita website