Singita Kataza House

Singita Kataza House is set within a landscape of wetlands and lush meadows with magnificent views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes. Designed around local materials, the use of volcanic rock, river stone, handmade ceramic tiles and oven-red clay bricks made by surrounding communities connect the villa to the landscape and its culture. These influences are interpreted in a contemporary style and entirely unique architectural layout. Singita Kataza House showcases four opulent bedrooms, sleeping a total of eight guests.

The House boasts a Master Suite, a Junior Master Suite and a further 2 Suites. All the suites offer uninterrupted views of the mountainous, forested national park. Each suite has been designed as a luxurious refuge for post-trek relaxation with a cosy sitting area warmed by a fireplace. Thoughtful in-room conveniences include a well-stocked pantry and minibar and a private dining space.

The bedrooms are configured as a super king double or twin, featuring a rest area, dressing room with double vanity, and a spacious bathroom with a bath, separate toilet, indoor shower, and glass-enclosed outdoor shower. A private terrace with a fireplace and heated plunge pool encourages closer engagement with the surrounding landscape and utter leisure.

Singita Volcanoes National Park’s farm-to-table vegetable garden is a joy to behold and filled with the freshest Rwandan flavours. The garden inspires the healthy dishes on Kataza Houses’ mouth-watering menus. The crops provide a visual feast with everything from bright carrots to crisp green rocket, catching the eye and tantalising taste buds.

Kataza House offers a Kwitonda Nursery tour, featuring Singita’s farm-to-table journey – a sensory experience filled with informative, interactive elements that’s all about a sustainable approach that benefits the community and celebrates seasonal produce. Additionally, cooking classes are also available to guests – giving them the option to explore the local cuisine by participating in cookery classes that are conducted by expert chefs. Both adults and children are welcome to participate in cooking classes.

Guests can participate in a private, world-class wine tasting too, hosted in a private wine room at the property.

Singita Kataza House provides a contemplative, comfortable and nurturing space in which to appreciate the transformative experience of coming face to face with the forest’s gentle giants. For most guests, a gorilla trek is at the top of their list when they visit Rwanda. A stay at Singita Kataza House allows them the privilege to encounter one of Africa’s most majestic and gentle creatures in the wild, while immersed in the beauty of their pristine natural habitat. The distance of each gorilla trek is varied, the duration is anywhere from a couple of hours to a full day.

The daily hikes to observe gorilla groups in their natural habitat in the Volcanoes National Park are led by expert guides. On the day of the trek, guests will be woken early to enjoy breakfast and gear up, after which they’ll be taken to the guide station a few kilometres from the lodge. Here, guests will have a briefing by the guides, and when ready will set off on the scenic trek through thick forest terrain towards a specific gorilla group, guided by trained rangers. Once the gorilla group is located guests can spend up to an hour with them, observing these gentle creatures in their natural environment. Meals and additional activities are flexible around each trek.

Nestled along quaint hilltops, Kigali is a thriving African city immediately notable for its cleanliness, orderliness, and warm hospitality. Kigali, located in the geographic centre of the country, is a great place to begin or end any Rwandan adventure. The capital city is vibrant and energetic, and its people are extremely welcoming. Here, travellers can enjoy numerous cultural activities including several award-winning museums, a burgeoning music scene and some of East Africa’s most memorable dining experiences.

Whilst visiting Kigali, travellers can witness the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda in 1994. Through education and peacebuilding, it honours the memory of the more than one million Rwandans killed. Visitors can take a tour with a guide or opt for a self-guided audio tour while exploring the memorial and reflecting at their own pace.

A stay at Singita Kataza House is sure to awaken a sense of self-discovery and reflection as guests immerse themselves in one of the most remarkable natural places in the world. Offering the luxury of unfiltered time and space, the African wilderness is the ultimate setting for complete unwinding, while the continent’s healing energies are encapsulated in rituals that nourish and nurture.

Opportunities to retreat, relax and reflect are plentiful at Kwitonda as the lodge breathes a sense of peace, quiet and tranquillity into its visitors. Warm fires, restful spaces, healthy food, yoga, meditation, massages, soft lighting, and warm baths serve to nurture, comfort and rejuvenate guests as they connect with nature in a way they never have before.

The dedicated treatments in the massage spaces tap into the profound benefits of indigenous wisdoms and essential oils that relax, replenish and revive. Each tailor-made therapy can be customised and timed to preference, ensuring a completely personalised experience. The massage menu has been designed to immerse guests into their beautiful surroundings, and all treatments incorporate that peace and vibrant energy to revitalise and nourish the soul. Treatments are offered in the comfort of guests’ suites or in the tranquillity of their private outdoor deck.

Singita Volcanoes National Park’s goal is to preserve and protect large areas of African wilderness for future generations. They aim to do this through the development of dedicated programmes that support both biodiversity conservation as well as community partnerships, making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living in the area.

Singita’s sustainability partner – Bioregional – champions better and more sustainable ways to live, work and carry out business. Bioregional’s One Planet Living sustainability framework encompasses ten guiding principles, its detailed goals were developed together with WWF. Backed by science and many years of hands-on experience, this highly flexible framework helps organisations around the world achieve their vision of a brighter, better future.

“Singita Serengeti adopted the framework in 2012 and since 2016, all our properties have been committed to its principles. It serves as a basis for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, saving water, improving waste management and recycling, having a positive impact on local economies and conserving precious natural resources. These sustainability principles are critical to the fulfilment of Singita’s 100-year purpose and drive us towards our goal of being a completely carbon-neutral operation.”