Ultra-Luxury Safaris & Private Lodges Rwanda, Africa
Enchanting and Alluring
EXPERIENCE AFRICA’S LIFE-CHANGING MAJESTY
Striking an easy balance between relaxation and adventure, sociability and seclusion, sophistication and comfort, Cuvée’s African safari adventures are in exclusive collaboration with Singita. As the world’s most esteemed curator of exceptional safari experiences, Singita encompasses 16 luxury, award-winning lodges, and camps across four countries
Each of the lodges, camps and private villas across have been intentionally designed to offer guests the freedom to reflect and feel their senses awaken, inviting in wonder and a wholeness that comes from truly leaning into nature.
At the core of it all is the team, each of whom is native to the surrounding lands. An integral part of the guest experience, our Africa experience curators share a passion for nature, rich cultural stories, and ensuring every guest leaves feeling like family. With guided access to remarkable wildlife encounters and a sense of space only found in the world’s wildest places, meaningful bonds and memorable moments come naturally.
Staying Cuvée in Africa is an invitation to share in our love and care for the natural world, and to be part of something much bigger than ourselves all while experiencing the majesty of the natural world up close.
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8 guests
Kataza House
Experience this epic adventure from a prime position on the border of Volcanoes National Park, an exclusive-use villa with four cabin-like bedrooms, connected by a network of landscaped volcanic rock pathways.
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2 guests
Kwitonda Lodge
There is an inherent majesty to traveling in Africa—the legacy of the land, the cultural roots and creative energy of the people, and the powerful folklore woven through it all.
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Every Rwanda Cuvée
Villa Stay Includes
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Crafted to Perfection | Experience Curator to Plan Your Travels -
On-Site Local Concierge | Expert insiders of the Cuvée family at your service. -
Signature Welcome | Chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres & crafted cocktails. -
Daily Housekeeping | Impeccible care with seamless, discreet service. All included.
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Customized Collection | Guests are welcomed with a thoughtfully curated sampling of wine and spirits. -
Thoughtfully Stocked | A curated pantry with premium essentials. -
Distinctive Design | Rwandan-inspired craftsmanship & Signature Cuvée standards. -
5-Star Reviews | Maintaining flawless reviews over 95% of the time. 100% of surveys collected.
Rwanda
EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY
Safari at Akagera National Park
On a private safari through Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier wildlife reserve, you’ll encounter a rich array of wildlife in a diverse landscape of savannah, wetlands, and forests. Expect to see the “Big Five”—lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos—alongside giraffes, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles.
Local Community Visits
Facilitated by The Malilangwe Trust, this community excursion offers insight into some of the important projects underway in the region. This experience includes visiting the schools, clinic, irrigation scheme, nutritional garden, village, and feeding scheme.
Soar Over the Virunga Volcanoes
Experience Rwanda’s majestic Virunga Volcanoes from the sky on a private helicopter tour. This thrilling flight offers unmatched aerial views of the dramatic volcanic landscape, lush forests, and the striking peaks that form Rwanda’s iconic backdrop
African Cooking Class
In this hands-on class, guests will learn to make dishes that represent the diversity and depth of flavor that African cuisine has to offer, directly from the region’s most esteemed chefs. An experience that can be tailored to children as well.
Mini Game Rangers Course
Our Mini Game Rangers Course is a specially crafted, fun-filled course that teaches young explorers everything from outdoor survival and animal tracking skills to more about the wonders of astronomy and the secrets of tree and bird identification.
Dinner Under the African Stars
Indulge in gourmet Rwandan cuisine, including fresh fish and honey-infused desserts. With the Milky Way overhead and traditional music filling the air, this intimate experience combines fine dining, breathtaking views, and Rwandan culture for a magical evening.
Zip-lining in Nyungwe Forest
Experience the thrill of zip-lining through the lush canopy of Nyungwe Forest, one of Africa’s most exhilarating aerial adventures. Soar across verdant valleys and vibrant jungle at speeds of up to 60 km/h, taking in breathtaking views of this ancient rainforest.
African Botanical Spa Treatments
Indulge in a wellness journey in the most tranquil setting on earth – the untouched plains of Africa. Using African botanical products carefully selected to ensure the best results, these treatment options are authentic and effective.
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial
A deeply moving and educational experience, the Kigali Genocide Memorial offers a private, guided tour. Learn about the 1994 genocide through powerful exhibits, personal testimonies, and detailed accounts that highlight the resilience and strength of the Rwandan people.
Private Wine Tasting
Personalized wine tastings enveloped in the unique ambience of each lodge’s own temperature-controlled cellar are a highlight with guests, connoisseurs and casual tasters trying a variety of wine styles, vintages and cultivars.
A LAND THAT LEAVES AN INDELIBLE MARK ON YOUR SOUL
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Inherent beauty. Illustrious grandeur.
There is an inherent majesty to traveling in Africa—the legacy of the land, the profound wildlife encounters, the cultural roots, the creative energy of the people, and the powerful folklore woven through it all. From the rolling hills of Rwanda to the shores of the Sabi Sand River, to the wide plains of the Serengeti, the splendor of Africa is second to none. And with Cuvée, this splendor – this illustrious grandeur – is amplified. From slow safaris to soulful treks with endangered mountain gorillas, a golden thread throughout every Cuvée safari experience is a deep reverence for the wild and its power to heal. Discover the world’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, where lions, leopards, zebras, buffalo and giraffe run free on the endless, untamed landscape. Watch a family of elephants stop for their morning drink at a nearby watering hole as you sip your coffee from the porch of your private lodge. Enjoy exhilarating daily game drives. Soar high in the sky on a hot-air balloon safari. Indulge in a taste of the continent’s dynamic beauty – both literally and figuratively – in South Africa’s legendary winelands. With Cuvée, you’ll experience the true essence of luxury – space to unwind, connect and celebrate – in Africa’s most iconic wilderness settings.
There is an inherent majesty to traveling in Africa—the legacy of the land, the profound wildlife encounters, the cultural roots, the creative energy of the people, and the powerful folklore woven through it all. From the rolling hills of Rwanda to the shores of the Sabi Sand River, to the wide plains of the Serengeti, the splendor of Africa is second to none. And with Cuvée, this splendor – this illustrious grandeur – is amplified. From slow safaris to soulful treks with endangered mountain gorillas, a golden thread throughout every Cuvée safari experience is a deep reverence for the wild and its power to heal. Discover the world’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, where lions, leopards, zebras, buffalo and giraffe run free on the endless, untamed landscape. Watch a family of elephants stop for their morning drink at a nearby watering hole as you sip your coffee from the porch of your private lodge. Enjoy exhilarating daily game drives. Soar high in the sky on a hot-air balloon safari. Indulge in a taste of the continent’s dynamic beauty – both literally and figuratively – in South Africa’s legendary winelands. With Cuvée, you’ll experience the true essence of luxury – space to unwind, connect and celebrate – in Africa’s most iconic wilderness settings.
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BE CUVÉE-D
There’s good service, and then there’s spectacular service. That’s when you know you’ve been “Cuvée-d.” Suddenly, your luxury villa becomes more than just a place to stay. It becomes home. Experience the inimitable beauty of Africa with an ultra-luxe Cuvée touch. Each stay includes your own host, dedicated field guides, chefs, and a full lodge team at hand to create a safari experience that is entirely tailored to your liking. From flexible mealtimes to private game drives and guided bush walks, guests have access to exciting nature-based activities throughout their stay. Let us show you Africa, Cuvée-style.
There’s good service, and then there’s spectacular service. That’s when you know you’ve been “Cuvée-d.” Suddenly, your luxury villa becomes more than just a place to stay. It becomes home. Experience the inimitable beauty of Africa with an ultra-luxe Cuvée touch. Each stay includes your own host, dedicated field guides, chefs, and a full lodge team at hand to create a safari experience that is entirely tailored to your liking. From flexible mealtimes to private game drives and guided bush walks, guests have access to exciting nature-based activities throughout their stay. Let us show you Africa, Cuvée-style.
