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 personalized 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 center. 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 spoiled 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
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Inquire NowThe 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.
Highlights of Rwanda
Only in Rwanda can you combine an African safari and experience incredible encounters with two of the world’s great ape species, mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. After a pit stop in the culturally rich Kigali we will take you on an exceptional safari game drive in Akagera before staying in the misty valleys of Volcanoes National Park and watch a gorilla family play amongst the lush green fern, finishing in the lesser known Nyungwe Forest in search of the resident chimpanzee community.
Highlights of Rwanda and South Africa
Lose yourself in the very best of magical Rwanda and South Africa’s beautiful Cape Town. Go in search of the mountain gorillas of Rwanda in the well-known Volcanoes National Park and explore the lesser known Nyungwe Forest in search of the resident chimpanzee community before flying onto the buzz of vibrant Cape Town. Here you can indulge in delicious gastronomy, visit the vibrant winelands, climb to the peak of the impressive Table Mountain or visit the resident penguins at boulders beach.
Kigali Genocide Memorial Center
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.
