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SINGITA KWITONDA LODGEThe essence of Rwanda
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Singita is honored to be opening Kwitonda Lodge in August 2019 in Rwanda, where more than one third of the world's mountain gorillas live in the high-altitude cloud forests of Volcanoes National Park.
The lodge puts gorilla trekking within easy reach and combines perfectly with a classic safari on the plains of Singita Serengeti in Tanzania.
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CONTENTS
Why Rwanda
About Rwanda
Conservation
Singita Kwitonda Lodge
The Experience
Location
Terms and Conditions
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Fact Sheet
WHY RWANDA?
The mountain gorillas of this region are
Rwanda’s treasure and have flourished in the
last decade. Thus the Rwandan government is
striving to find ways to increase their habitat
and this is where Singita can provide support.
Singita is about building sustainable revenue
streams to support conservation efforts in
Africa, and the government’s objective to
grow the gorillas’ habitat aligns closely with
Singita’s mission to create low-impact
tourism to help preserve areas of iconic
African wilderness for future generations.
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ABOUT RWANDA
Rwanda is a small, extraordinarily beautiful
country where more than a third of the
world's remaining mountain gorillas live in the
high-altitude cloud forests of Volcanoes
National Park. Dominated by six extinct
volcanoes, the national park forms part of the
Virungas massif -111,000 acres (45,000
hectares) in extent -that straddles Rwanda,
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of
Congo.
Rwanda's miraculous recovery in the
aftermath of the 1994 genocide is testimony
to the new-found solidarity, impressive work
ethic, transparency, humility and warmth of
its people.
Within the context of this national journey
towards restoration of the people and the
land, Singita is honored to be opening
Kwitonda Lodge in late 2019.
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• Establishment of a nursery.
• Planting of over 60,000 tree saplings
in and around the new lodge.
• Including tree planting in the guest
experience.
Community:
• Partnering with neighboring
communities to help them to thrive
economically and socially.
Habitat restoration:
• Supporting the Rwandan government in
finding ways to increase gorilla habitat
to grow the number and size of gorilla
family groups, conserving this critically
endangered species.
CONSERVATION
Working in close partnership with the
Rwandan Development Board and local
communities, Singita will be taking a
measured, long-term approach to
conservation on the edge of Volcanoes
National Park, in line with the company's
established 100-year vision to preserve
areas of iconic African wilderness for
future generations.
Community:
SINGITA KWITONDA LODGE
Singita's philosophy of treading lightly on the land is
paramount to our construction and design ethos.
With magnificent views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga
and Muhabura volcanoes, Singita Kwitonda Lodge
will offer:
• 7 one-bedroom suites
• A two-bedroom suite
• A four-bedroom villa
The architects and interior designers are selecting
locally sourced and produced materials for walling,
ceilings and surface finishing. The local community
has been engaged in building traditional dry stone walling on-site for specialist areas within the
landscape. Fundamental to the design is treading
lightly on the land and sustainability is at the core of
the construction project.
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Singita Kwitonda Lodge will be built to embody
the spirit of Rwanda and offer a tribute to the
lodge’s namesake – Kwitonda - a great silverback
gorilla whose legend lives on in Rwanda and was
known for his humility and gentleness.
THE EXPERIENCE
As the distance of each gorilla trek is
varied, depending on which family group
guests are allocated, meals and lodge
activities are flexible around each trek.
Besides gorillas, there is much to see and
explore, from the Afro montane forests of
Nyungwe National Park and primordial
Lake Kivu to the vibrant and sophisticated
capital city, Kigali.
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LOCATION
Singita Kwitonda Lodge is set to open on 5 August 2019 on 178 acres (72 hectares) on the edge of Volcanoes National Park.
Relative to the population of the country and the intensive use of land for farming food crops, a 178-acre pocket of land in a country the size of Rwanda is highly prized.
The opening of Singita Kwitonda Lodge puts gorilla trekking within easy reach and in combination with a classic safari at Singita’s private concessions on the Serengeti plains in Tanzania. With a launch promotion that offers the ultimate Singita East African safari experience, don't miss out on this bucket list itinerary.
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RWANDA 1
RWANDA
UGANDA
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO GAHINGA
MUSANZE
KIGALI (100KM)
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Volcanoes National Park Headquarters
SABYINYO
MGAHINGA GORILLANATIONAL PARK
BISOKE
KARISIMBI
MIKENO
MUHABURA
Virunga Lodge
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Singita Kwitonda LodgeMountain Gorilla
View Lodge
Bisate Lodge
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Highly prized 178-acre pocket of land Uninterrupted views of Volcanoes National Park Home to the critically endangered mountain gorillas Exceptional photographic opportunities Opportunity for a Singita-only East African itinerary
WildlifeKey species: mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, side-striped jackal, black-fronted duiker, buffalo, elephant and an abundance of bird life.
Malaria areas nearby. Yellow Fever certificate required if traveling from region with yellow fever. Please consult your physician before travel.
SINGITA KWITONDA LODGEREGION INFORMATION
Key Selling Points
Access International flights in and out of Kigali (capital city) 3.5 hour road transfer to Singita Kwitonda Lodge
High Season
Green Season
1 - 15 January 1 June - 31 October 20 - 31 December
1 6 January - 31 May 1 November - 19 December
CONS
ERVA
TION Working in close partnership with the Rwandan Development Board and
local communities, Singita will be taking a measured, long-term approach to conservation on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. Conservation programmes include reforestation, community partnerships and habitat restoration.
Singita Kwitonda Lodge will be built to embody the spirit of Rwanda and offer a tribute to the lodge’s namesake – Kwitonda - a great silverback gorilla whose legend lives on in Rwanda and was known for his humility and gentleness.
7 x one-bedroom suites 1 x two-bedroom suite 1 x four-bedroom villa
2019
RATES
Launch Promotion• Combine two nights at Singita Kwitonda Lodge with any number of nights at Singita Serengeti,
and the 2018 Singita Serengeti rates apply.• Bookings must be confirmed before 31st May 2018• Valid: bookings confirmed between 15 Dec 2017 – 31 May 2018 for travel in 2019
Green Season Promotion
• Combine three nights at Singita Kwitonda Lodge followed by four nights at Singita Serengetiand receive 50% off one night at Singita Kwitonda and a complimentary night at SingitaSerengeti, with 50% off the private vehicle.
• Valid: Green Season only. 16 January - 31 May and 1 November - 19 December
SINGITA KWITONDA LODGE
Suite (Double) per adult per night
Two-bedroom suite
(1 double & 1 double/ twin; max 4 guests)• per cottage per night (1 - 3 guests)• per additional adult per night
Four-bedroom villa(4 doubles/ twins; max 8 guests)
• per villa per night (1 - 4 guests)• per additional adult per night
Day use rate (per villa per night)Pilot guide (double/ twin; max 2 guests) per person per nightTourism Development Levy (per person per night)
HIGH SEASON
1750
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4025
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2% of accommodation
GREEN SEASON
1495
4485
1495
68771495
3440
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2% of accommodation
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*Rates are quoted in USD, inclusive of VAT at 18% and are subject to change.
MEDICAL
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Tariffs include• Luxurious en-suite accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner
daily, all drinks (including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs,
but excluding French Champagne)
Tariffs exclude• Telephone calls• Road and air transfers to and from the lodge
• Spa treatments
• Certain special meal requests
• French Champagne
• Any day trips or transfers from Singita
• Permits for gorilla trekking
• Permits for Golden Monkey experience
• Tourism Development Levy
Check-in /check-out t imes and lodge closure• The lodge is open year-round
• Check-in time: 13h00
• Check-out time: 10h00
• Please note that guests wishing to check in before 13h00 and/or check outafter 10h00 are required to book an additional night at the Day Use Rate.
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Payment optionsVisa, MasterCard and American Express cards.
Other T&C's• There is a minimum stay required of two nights, year round.• Minimum age requirement for gorilla trekking is 15 years of age• If Singita is securing the permit on your behalf, proof of payment for
the permit needs to be received within 24hrs and guest passportdetails received no later than 60 days prior to travel.
Other Singita Lodges:
South Africa Kruger National Park: Singita Lebombo and Sweni Lodges
Sabi Sand: Singita Ebony and Boulders Lodges and Singita Castleton
TanzaniaGrumeti: Singita Sasakwa and Faru Faru Lodges, Serengeti House, Sabora Tented
Camp and Explore
Lamai: Singita Mara River Tented Camp
ZimbabweMalilangwe Wildlife Reserve: Singita Pamushana Lodge
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