Luxury Lodges In Nyungwe Forest National Park, Accommodation

Luxury Rwanda Safari Lodges In Nyungwe Forest National Park

This lodge re-opened in 2018 as part of the One & Only group after undergoing refurbishment.

Previous known as Nyungwe Forest Lodge, it is set in a stunning location, in the Gisakura tea plantation, and directly bordered by Nyungwe Forest.

Designed to fit in with the surrounding environment, the main buildings are constructed of wood, dark slate and terracotta tiles.

Twenty (20) luxury rooms, situated in five clusters, each containing four rooms
Each luxury room has either a king-size bed or large twin beds, locally carved wooden furniture and comfortable seats. There is a log burner for cold evenings, an espresso machine and extensive mini-bar.
Wi-Fi connection, multi-pin plug sockets, an iPad loaded with a huge selection of current newspapers and magazines, and a satellite TV all come as standard. Outside there is a private deck, with views over the forest terrain.
Directly off the bedroom, but shielded by a folding wooden screen, the en-suite bathrooms have a large bathtub and twin basins, with separate toilet, bidet and shower cubicles set further back. Wooden walkways and stone paths, lit at night, lead from the main building to the rooms.
There’s also a golf cart on site to assist guests if needed, and to transport luggage to the rooms.

These are 7 x Twin bedded luxury rooms sleeping a max of 2 adults each. Room amenities include;

This is a 15 x King bedded luxury rooms sleeping a max of 2 adults each. Room amenities include;

The presidential suite features include;

This houses a stylish reception area
It contains a gift boutique
There is a lounge area, where you’ll also find a library, and the bar and spacious dining room beyond, all overlooking the tea bushes of the plantation which surround the central areas.
There is also a large outside deck and fire pit, where pre-dinner drinks and nibbles are served.

The quality and standard of presentation of food at Nyungwe House is incredibly high, and easily matches that of any top city restaurant.
With advance notice special diets and requests can be catered.
Breakfast is a light buffet, served early to accommodate those trekking to see the chimpanzees. Guests, who have a more leisurely start, can choose from a selection of hot dishes cooked to order, from the à la carte menu.
Lunch is typically a set menu consisting of a selection of salads, breads and light fish of meat dishes. Luxury picnic lunches are provided for guests on all-day excursions.
For Dinner guests can expect a 6 course tasting-menu influenced by the surrounding environment and using local ingredients. This is usually served in the dining room, but alternative locations, such as down by the pool, can be arranged.

The lodge also has an outdoor heated infinity pool, with a poolside bar and plenty of loungers.

Nyungwe house has a fitness centre and relaxation retreat.
There are two treatment rooms providing various massages using Africology products and Rwandan-inspired spa treatments.
Al fresco yoga is also on offer.

Nyungwe House has a small business centre and conference room.
Each room has a phone and there is cellphone reception and Wi-Fi connection throughout.