Sambora Kinigi

This intimate lodge is the perfect place to launch the Mt Gorilla & Golden Monkey Treks. The entire staff is top shelf! Attentive and lazer-focused on customer service. They make sure you are prepared for the treks. The Chef & on-site garden offers the best in daily cuisine. The food was amazing, healthy & fresh. The driver (arranged by the Lodge) was extremely helpful in arranging the details of the drop-off at the visitor center and assigning us to the appropriate level of trek based on our physical abilities. The Lodge also provided a walking guide to the Ellen DeGenerous - Diane Fossey Gorilla Center as well as the surrounding wet-lands. It is a must-do. Our room was lovely, well-appointed and very clean. Quiet & serene. The complimentary massage was fabulous! My husband & I took home wonderful memories and left our hearts! Thank you Sambora Kinigi!

Our stay at Sambora Kinigi was nothing short of phenomenal. True concierge service every moment of our stay. With manager Khai and host Christine at the helm, the exceptional staff thought of every detail. Our rooms were very comfortable with great amenities. The common area was a cozy place to hang out with our friends to enjoy drinks, snacks and meals with friends and the few other guests. The grounds are beautiful with an organic farm and mushroom hut. The chef was great and able to accommodate our specific diets with great creativity.

I stayed at Sambora Kinigi for two nights and honestly, it was one of the most memorable parts of my trip. As soon as I arrived, I was greeted with the most beautiful and unexpected traditional welcome dance, it completely set the tone for the rest of my stay. I was traveling alone, but the team made me feel so welcome and at home from the very beginning. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, and the level of customer service was just outstanding. My room was stunning, full of character with a warm African touch, super comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. The whole place has such a peaceful, intimate vibe. There's a lovely spa and a cozy restaurant where you share the table with other guests which made for great social moments too. The food was fantastic, fresh, healthy, and beautifully presented. They grow their own vegetables, which makes every meal taste even more special. The location is perfect too, just a short drive to the Gorilla trekking meeting point, which made everything so easy. I’d 100% recommend Sambora Kinigi to anyone looking for a relaxing and authentic experience. I left feeling refreshed, cared for, and very grateful.