Packing for safari is a welcome occasion when sensible and playful trend intersect. At Singita Kwitonda Lodge, located on the sting of Volcanoes National Park, gown for sundowners in a palette that fits not solely the pure shades of Rwanda‘s mountainous, forested panorama but in addition the property’s interiors, which simply expanded throughout three new suites. Terra-cotta brickwork, woven ceilings, and ornamental pottery have all been sourced from native artisans, whereas an on-site nursery, vegetable backyard, and conservation room for pre-gorilla-trekking briefings preserve friends rooted in nature. Come dusk, settle in subsequent to one of many roaring outside fireplaces, dive into the lodge bar’s wine record, and marvel on the sheer serenity of the setting.
This article appeared within the December 2025 difficulty of Condé Nast Traveler. Subscribe to the journal here.