Nyungwe House is the newest luxury lodge within the One & Only portfolio bringing five star luxury to the Nyungwe Forest Reserve. Nyungwe Rainforest is home to 13 species of primate including Chimpanzees.
Chimpanzee trekking, in the Nyungwe Forest Reserve
Boma area for outdoor dining and drinks
Outdoor heated swimming pool
Relax in one of the two treatment rooms or the Jacuzzi
Nyungwe House is situated on the edge of the Nyungwe National Park and stunningly set in the grounds of a tea-plantation. The Lodge boasts impressive views overlooking the rainforest canopy and the rugged Rwandan mountains. The major attraction in this area is of course the chimpanzees and other primates which call the Nyungwe Forest National Park home.
Activities are tailored to the individual and guided walks can last anything from 1 to 7 hours. The most popular walking excursions available include chimpanzee trekking, black and white colobus monkey trekking, grey–cheeked mangabey trekking, the Kamiranzovu Swamps and Waterfall walks, Bird watching and cultural walks.
Nyungwe Hosue consists of 24 luxury rooms all with views of the lush green forest canopy. All of the rooms feature private decks to make the most of the views, a fireplace to ward off the cool evenings, en-suite bathroom with indoor shower and deep baths, air conditioning, electronic safe, flatscreen TV, hairdryer and mini bar.
The lodge also has an outdoor-heated swimming pool with fantastic views of the forest, a relaxation retreat with two treatment rooms providing various massages and spa-treatments and a fitness centre. There is also a boma in the main lodge, enjoy alfresco drinks or dining with breath-taking panoramic views.
When to visit
You will be spoilt for choice here but along with the famous canopy walk above the rainforest and chimp trekking find time to enjoy the fabulous massage from Bernice in their Spa to ease those aching muscles
Plan your trip
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Plan your tripReceive a complimentary helicopter transfer when combining a stay at One&Only Nyungwe House and One&Only Gorilla's Nest. On select dates and stays.
Travel:01 Oct 23 - 14 Dec 23
Nyungwe Room
Each of the one-bedroom secluded Nyungwe rooms are within the lush treetops. Catering for two guests in a king-size bed, offering a lavish lounging area that opens out to a private balcony.
Nyungwe Twin Room
These 5 exclusive rooms provide two queen-sized beds, an en suite and generous balcony, all within the treetops.
Forest Suite
These spacious two-bedroom Forest Suites provide a centralised living and dinning area overlooking the thriving rainforest canopy. Both bedrooms have a private deck within their own wings.
The lodge, built to blend in with the surrounding environment is situated in a tea plantation on the edge of the Nyungwe Forest Reserve, in the west of Rwanda.
8-hour 30-minute international flight to Nairobi followed by a 2-hour international flight to the capital city of Rwanda, Kigali and from there the Nyungwe Forest Lodge is a 5-hour drive. Helicopter charter flights can be arranged from Kigali International Airport.
Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
Visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum should be on everybody's must-do list when in the area. The memorial is a haunting but stark journey through one of the most savage genocides in history, that took place in this tiny, landlocked country.
