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Bisate Reserve, Rwanda
Against the dramatic backdrop of Volcanoes National Park, the eight-villa Bisate Reserve offers iconic glimpses of the renowned mountain gorillas. To further honor the region, the design elegantly blends thatch, timber, and hand-chipped volcanic rock with exposed brick and basketry. A highlight of the lodge is its commitment to reforestation and habitat preservation, with ambitious rehabilitation efforts that have already amounted to 100,000 trees hand-planted to date.
Architecture Firm: Nick Plewman Architects + Associates, Jamestown, South Africa | Design Firm: Artichoke Interior Design, Cape Town | Owner and Operator: Wilderness