Nyungwe

One&Only Nyungwe House

Name: One&Only Nyungwe House
Address: Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda
Price range: From US$1750 per person, per night

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One&Only Nyungwe House

About One&Only Nyungwe House

A glamorous One&Only hotel on the edge of Nyungwe Forest.

Tropical and mountainous, Rwanda is renowned for its lush rainforests and charismatic chimpanzees, and one of the best places to see both has to be Nyungwe National Park, an area renowned for its population of primates. Now, there's a glamorous new lodge waiting to welcome eager guests - Nyungwe House. A sophisticated, homestead-style hotel on an expansive working tea plantation, it's the first five-star property in the area and an ideal base from which to explore. Set your blood pumping with chimpanzee trekking, hiking, mountain biking and kayaking, and in between, kick back and relax and enjoy the best of Rwanda's pristine natural beauty.

Nyungwe , Rwanda

From $1.8K per person/per night

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22 Rooms

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The property

The main area of Nyungwe House surveys the luscious tea plantation to one side, and the national forest on the other. The rambling architecture gives it a historic feel, though it's decidedly current with its stylish decor and modern luxuries. Al fresco dining takes place on the verandah, or in the wooden fenced traditional boma, next to an open fire. The restaurant is a formal affair, and has its own terrace, tea lounge and bar. There's also an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness centre, and a relaxation retreat with massages and pedicures.

The rooms

Nyungwe has 22 luxury rooms, housed in wooden villas, with four rooms to a building. You'll find everything you would expect from an international hotel brand, and the traditional Rwandan art and captivating views remind you of exactly where you are. Each also has an open fireplace to ward off the chill as the mist descends.

Activities

Hiking in the national park is the primary activity that draws guests to Nyungwe House. The most popular hikes include chimpanzee trekking, black and white colobus monkey trekking and grey-cheeked mangabey trekking, but there are also walks to nearby Kamiranzovu Swamps and the pretty waterfalls. There are also canopy tours and specialized cultural walks on offer. Keen birders will be especially spoiled here, with giant hornbills, great blue turacos and red-breasted sparrow hawks all in the vicinity. The hotel's wellness retreat is also top-notch and offers holistic, Rwandan-inspired treatments and al-fresco yoga.

Why we love it

Dining at Nyungwe is a real treat - think sumptuous picnics inspired by local ingredients, private treehouse dinners, and tempting canapés around the fire.

Insiders Tip

For a treat, try one of the Presidential Suites; housed in their own villa, they have greater privacy and outdoor jacuzzis.

Something to think about

Part of your time here may be action-packed, but make sure you take the opportunity to just tune out and relax too – start with the daily tea ceremony.

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How to book One&Only Nyungwe House

How do I book One&Only Nyungwe House?

One&Only Nyungwe House can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Rwanda trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Rwanda trips featuring One&Only Nyungwe House or get advice and suggestions from one of our Rwanda specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at One&Only Nyungwe House?

Stays at One&Only Nyungwe House start from around $1.8K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Nyungwe Forest National Park

A place for primate lovers, stop off and search for chimps and monkeys in the jungled rainforest.