Rwanda’s Newest Luxury Safari Lodge Offers a Plush Sanctuary for Your Next Getaway

For many, its name is still tinged with sadness, but in the 25 years since Rwanda was torn apart by violence, the East African country has rebuilt itself into one of the unlikeliest of destinations for travelers seeking a plush sanctuary and glimpses of the endangered mountain gorilla.

The newest lodge to ride the wave of Rwandan tourism: Singita Kwitonda, a small lodge that opened in early August, perched upon 178 acres of verdant land on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. One-bedroom suites can be had for $1,495 a night...