Wilderness Sabyinyo newsletter – January 2025

January was nothing short of remarkable; we were busy, which is always wonderful, with our guests creating a lively environment filling every corner of the lodge with joy.

The weather didn’t disappoint either, helping create easier treks with less mud. The sunny days led to wonderful afternoons and evenings marked by sundowners, with drinks around the fire pit, stories and dancing.

We have also noticed that most of our guests enjoyed a nature walk on the property. The grounds offer wonderful birdwatching, and a visit to the vegetable and flower gardens on the property is very rewarding. 

Others also appreciated visiting the local community, and met with residents in the village. This left them filled with happiness after this truly life-changing learning experience with the local people.

The Sabyinyo team started the year energised, and filled with appreciation for our achievements and milestones in 2024. Everyone is really engaged, showing up with fresh motivation and focused on growth, both professionally and personally. Everyone is eager for new challenges, and to refine their skills and contribute even more to our shared success. We really can’t wait for what the rest of the year has in store for us!

Our team has also kept busy, with everyone providing the best service and creating lasting memories for our guests.

We are also anticipating the upcoming rainy season that will allow us to plant the saplings that our agronomists have been preparing for us this whole month. 

Here’s to a year of progress, teamwork, and continued achievements and the promise of a wonderful 2025!

The Kitchen Garden Project was initiated in early 2024 with the aim of addressing malnutrition in the villages around Wilderness Sabyinyo. The lodge, in partnership with local communities, provided support in the form of agricultural training, seeds, tools, and resources to enable families to cultivate their own gardens. By growing a variety of crops, the project aims to improve access to fresh, nutrient-rich produce, and reduce the rate of malnutrition.

The Kitchen Garden Project has made significant strides in improving the nutritional health of the communities in the Kinigi and Nyange Sectors. The residents have experienced a remarkable transformation in their food security, thanks to the establishment of these sustainable vegetable gardens. As of this month, the harvests include a wide variety of nutritious vegetables, such as spinach, cabbages, and mushrooms, which are not only enhancing the diets of local families, but also contributing to their overall wellbeing.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the project is the visible joy and pride among the community members. The sight of beautiful smiles and the sense of achievement after a successful harvest speaks volumes about the impact the project has had on local lives. The vegetables are not only a source of food, but also a symbol of the empowerment and resilience the project has fostered.

Families now have access to fresh, healthy food on a regular basis, which has helped to combat the effects of malnutrition in the villages. The variety of vegetables grown in the gardens has diversified the diets of many families, which previously relied on limited and less nutritious food sources. The success of this project is particularly noteworthy given the challenging environmental conditions that the communities in Kinigi and Nyange face.

All the love you bring to each and every moment was felt so deeply by us, thank you, thank you! Our last stop-over honeymoon was perfect. We will remember your forever.
Lisa & Ian, Miami Beach USA

Beautiful lodge but the staff is what makes it truly memorable, so friendly and helpful to every detail. Thank you for a wonderful stay. 
B & W, Los Angeles USA.

This has been the most wonderful experience; besides the gorillas the people are the kindest most helpful you could ask for. The property is gorgeous.
S, Oregon USA 

Thank you for an amazing experience; everything was superb from the food, to the bartenders, to Pacific, to Peter’s guided tour around the compound. Can’t wait to come back.
S & C, USA

We absolutely loved being here in every way, from the service to the accommodation, to the food and to the dancing Everything! I wish I could remember all the names for special thanks.
C & J, NC USA