Nyungwe House
Kings Palace

One&Only Nyungwe House

Nyungwe Forest National Park , Rwanda

  • Price on request
  • Lodge
  • 22 Room/s

One&Only Nyungwe House is set on the edge of the Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda’s mountainous southwest. Part of a working tea plantation, her roots are well-established, while the house has a distinctly modern energy with incredible design and every comfort you could ever need or desire.

Every room and suite has been architecturally designed to blend seamlessly with the unique landscape, respecting the environment and perfectly frames the best aspects of Nyungwe’s natural beauty. With an emphasis on indoor and outdoor living, you remain consistently connected to your surroundings, as extended furnished balconies open up to lush flora with mesmerising aspects over the working tea plantation and forest beyond.

22 luxury rooms and suites are situated in eight stunning wooden villas whch are all designed to frame nature with exceptional views of the Nyungwe Forest. Open fireplaces are found in each

room or suite which burn fragrant eucalyptus. The interior design comprises of locally-made textiles and artwork which is inspired by the talent and beauty of Rwanda while private decks offer a secluded haven to watch wildlife.

Trek to encounter the rare Mangabey monkey, lively in its own playground, as majestic mahoganies, delicate orchids, and exotic butterflies magically surround you. Soak up the knowledge of local elders who share the secrets of survival in this remote jungle environment. Then unravel within the beautifully re-imagined spaces, where every creature comfort is at your fingertips.

From evening cocktails by the crackling fire pit and gastronomic feasts on the elevated deck, to soothing indigenous therapies in the warm jungle air and relaxing on your private deck before the theatre of nature, this is Africa as you’ve never seen her before.

At A Glance
  • Part of a working tea plantation
  • 8 stunning wooden villas with 22 luxury rooms and suites
  • Private dining on an elevated deck with flavours from the chef’s own garden
  • Daily aperitif gatherings
  • Fire pit
  • Infinity pool 
  • Treatments available at the Spa
  • Mountain biking, canopy-walking and trekking
  • Up-close wild encounters with rare primates, repltiles, butterflies, exotic birds and indigenous flora
  • Enjoy heart-warming interactions with local people as you discover secrets of their survival, their crafts, cuisine, customs and more
Features:
  • ✓ Concierge Service
  • ✓ Daily Maid Service
  • ✓ Gym
  • ✓ Heated Pool
  • ✓ Laundry Service
  • ✓ Restaurant
  • ✓ Spa
  • ✓ Swimming Pool
  • ✓ Wood Fireplace

Region

Nyungwe Forest National Park covers over 1,000 square kilometers and is possibly one of the world’s most pristine and beautiful mountain rainforests. The park is believed to be one of Africa’s oldest forests, remaining green even through the Ice Age, which accounts for its diversity.

The park is home to habituated chimpanzees and 12 other primates species (along with a 400-strong troop of habituated Ruwenzori Black & White Colobus), it’s also heaven for bird watchers with over 300 species, including 16 endemics, along with 75 different species of mammal.

This impressive rainforest is filled with nature and various wildlife experiences. Hiking and even biking the stunning terrain, tracking the famous chimpanzees, witnessing beautiful birds, experiencing the canopy walk and relaxing by the beautiful waterfalls are just a glimpse of some of the activities that are available in Nyungwe.

Views and sounds collaborate to create a once in a lifetime wildlife experience. Delving into the forest, travellers will observe the fertile green mountains and cooling mist in a landscape that they will remember forever.

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Precipitation (Avg Days) 13 27 25 30 18 11 11 13 6 16 29 27 226

The drier months of June to August or December to January are the best times to visit the Nyungwe Forest National Park. Read More

The drier months of June to August or December to January are the best times to visit the Nyungwe Forest National Park. However, it should be noted that whilst these months are drier than other times of the year, they are not 'dry'; it rains in the Forest nearly all year round.

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Rates

Pricing available on request.
Please contact your Destination Specialist for more information on +44 (0) 1993 824198.


Included:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, non-alcoholic beverages with meals and two activities per person per day (as defined by the Resort and subject to change without notice).

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