One & Only Nyungwe Forest Lodge

Gisakura, Rwanda

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Nyungwe Forest National Park in south-western Rwanda is south of Lake Kivu on the border with Burundi. Established in 2004 the park covers an area of approximately 970 km² of rainforest, bamboo, grassland, swamps and bogs. Nyungwe is one of the oldest forests in Africa and is one of the last few mountain rainforest habitats.

Designed to fit harmoniously within its beautiful natural surroundings, Nyungwe offers guests exceptional 5-star comfort and ensures an experience rich in local culture, fluently fused with quality service and African courtesy. The lodge is situated in the Gisakura working tea plantation, on the

edge of the Nyungwe National Park, East Africa’s largest protected high altitude rainforest and the largest tract of mountain rain forest on the African continent.

Nyungwe Forest Lodge consists of 22 luxury rooms which are situated in 6 wooden villas of four rooms each. There are also two presidential suites in separate villas with one of these having a Jacuzzi. This is a luxury lodge and as such the rooms are modern fit-outs and well decorated with traditional touches. Each room is equipped with private decks which offer views overlooking the vast forest terrain.

Why we love it

Home to thirteen species of primate including Chimpanzees
Relaxation retreat with two treatment rooms and a jacuzzi pool
Delicious bistro & outdoor heated swimming pool

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Facilities

Wireless Internet access

Heated outdoor swimming pool

Relaxation retreat with 2 treatment rooms and a jacuzzi pool

Lounge

Experiences

Tea Estate

Watch the farmers pick tea on the incredible tea plantations, before learning about its cultivation and significance in Rwanda.

Swimming Pool

Look out from the side of the infinity pool for unobstructed views over the thick forest below, ensuring you don't miss any wildlife drama.

Chimpanzee Trekking

Try and keep up with the chimpanzees as they jump between the treetops, whilst you trek through Nyungwe forest listening to their calls.

Walking

Explore the lush forest of Nyungwe, passing the Nile river and spotting the variety of wildlife and primates that live in the greenery.

Birding

Spot the 310 species of birds that live in Nyungwe's canopy, many endemic to this part of Rwanda including Rockefeller's sunbird.

Waterfalls

Pass through green tea fields and grassy mountainsides guarded by goats on a hike to arrive at the thundering Isumo waterfalls.

Canopy Walk

Walk amongst the century old treetops on a canopy walk through the dense forest, where the birds flutter around the branches and blue monkeys gather.

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Shruti

We were so impressed with the standards here, particularly the level of service. The gorillas, of course blew us away and the whole trip was a truly spectacular wildlife experience.