Nyungwe Forest Lodge

Nyungwe Forest Lodge, Luxury Lodges in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Nyungwe Forest Lodge stands as a top notch luxury lodge surrounded by Gisakura tea estate at the border of Nyungwe Forest National Park. It is the best lodge so far offering an ideal base for Nyungwe forest exploration by affluent travelers on Safaris in Rwanda. Nyungwe Forest Lodge presents a 5 star accommodation close to nature and the local culture but not compromising the standard of the facilities and quality of service.

Accommodation at Nyungwe Forest Lodge is offered in a range of 22 luxury rooms which are positioned in six (6) wooden villas with four (4) rooms each. Two presidential suites thrive in separate villas with one these having a Jacuzzi.

The rooms are grouped as follows;

15 Double rooms with King sized beds
5 Twin rooms with 2 single beds in each
2 Suites with King beds in master bed room and a connecting twin bed room

Room Facilities at Nyungwe Forest Lodge

Air conditioning
Fire place
Private mini bar
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee making facilities
Electronic safe (laptop size)
Private deck
International electric adaptors
En-suite bathroom with indoor shower
Flat LCD screen and digital satellite channels
International dial telephones
WiFi access

Facilities at Nyungwe Forest Lodge

Swimming pool
Poolside boma
2 treatment rooms
Jacuzzi pool.
Boutique store.
Fitness Centre
Conference facilities with AV equipment taking 16 delegates maximum
Tea lounge.
Dining restaurant
Private dining terrace.
Laundry service
Wireless internet in the main lodge building.

Camping Accommodation in Nyungwe Forest National Park

There are a range of campsites in Nyungwe Forest National Park which can ably serve the camping travelers on Rwanda tour.

Uwinka visitor center: Two (2) campsites exist at Uwinka visitor centre and these have showers, tents along with toilet. The water and fire wood can be provided on request.

Mt. Bigugu peak: The Mount Bigugu Campsite is located on the peak of Mount Bigugu with the capacity to serve four (4) people.  The visitors have to carry own water.

Congo-Nile Divide Trail: Congo – Nile Divide trail include three (3) campsites which provides overnight stay for the travelers adventuring along the Congo Nile divide trail.

Wilderness Campsites: The Wilderness Campsites are located in the interior of the Nyungwe forest jungle presenting a close touch with the typical wilderness. The visitors are supposed to carry own tents, sleeping bags, food along with firewood. A park ranger has to be hired for protection.

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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.

Accommodation at One & Only Nyungwe House includes;

• 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.

Room types at Nyungwe House

2 Bedroom Suites

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

• Fire place
• Air conditioning
• Private mini bar
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Hairdryer
• Electronic safe (laptop size)
• International electric adaptors
• Private deck En-suite bathroom with indoor shower
• International dial telephones
• Flat LCD screen and digital satellite channels
• Wireless Internet access

Luxury Room

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

• Fire place
• Air conditioning
• Private mini bar
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Hairdryer
• Electronic safe (laptop size)
• International electric adaptors
• Private deck
• En-suite bathroom with indoor shower
• International dial telephones
• Flat LCD screen and digital satellite channels
• Wireless Internet access

Presidential Suite

The presidential suite features include;

• A Fire place
• Air conditioning
• Private mini bar
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Hairdryer
• Electronic safe (laptop size)
• International electric adaptors
• Private deck
• En-suite bathroom with indoor shower
• International dial telephones
• Flat LCD screen and digital satellite channels
• Wireless Internet access

Facilities and services at One & Only Nyungwe House include;

Main building

• 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.

Food and drinks

• 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.

Swimming pool

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

Health facilities

• 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.

Power supply notes

• There is a second back-up generator.

Communications

• 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.

TV & radio

• There is a satellite TV in every room.

Water supply

• Nyungwe House has its own borehole and water treatment facility.
• Bathrooms are fully plumbed with hot and cold showers, and flush toilets.

Laundry facilities

• Included, 24hour service

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