One&Only Gorilla's Nest

Surrounded by swaying eucalyptus trees, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest awakens a wild spirit of adventure. A place that encourages you to gaze into the mirror through eye-opening encounters with majestic mountain gorillas and experience the story of Rwanda.

Forest King Lodge
Enjoy a seamless connection with the natural world from your romantic private lodge, perfect for two. Follow the scents and sounds of nature onto your secluded open-air viewing deck or alfresco shower, where the dramatic surround sound awakens you.

Two-Bedroom Forest Lodge
Couples, friends and family share the magic of Virunga together in this two-bedroom garden haven encircled by undisturbed rainforest. Separate bedrooms promise blissful privacy for all, while your furnished outdoor viewing deck offers a space to marvel at the theatre of nature, together.

Virunga Suite
Wake up as nature intended in this light-filled suite, where floor-to-ceiling glass and open-air bathtub blend indoor and outdoor living to celebrate the views beyond.

Ingagi Suite
Immerse yourself completely in the wild Rwandan gardens with an extended private space facing the flora. Soak up the rare beauty as you bathe in your outdoor bathtub or shower, lounge on the spacious deck, or dine in the fresh forest air. Inside, your striking master bedroom is complemented with expansive living and dining, so you have the best of both worlds for every mood.

Fine Dining 
At One&Only Gorilla's Nest, our cuisine tells the story of Rwanda’s fertile land and rich heritage, with a daily changing menu that's layered with Rwandan and African influences. A premium wine list celebrates Africa's finest grapes, showcasing elegant whites and robust reds from South Africa's Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and the Western Cape, alongside esteemed vintages from around the world.

Gorilla Trekking
The ultimate Virunga experience, once-in-a-lifetime and truly transformational. Hiking through the misty bamboo forest you’ll track endangered mountain gorillas who roam in this habitat and languish in their troops. It is an encounter that will stay with you forever.

Jack Hanna Cottage
Discover an iconic piece of conservation history – the past residence of famed wildlife expert Jack Hanna. His cottage has been reborn as a secluded space to explore with a bespoke games room, a fully-equipped kitchen hosting interactive cooking classes led by Executive Chef Bryan, as well as a library where you can learn more about Rwanda’s conservation work.

The cottage has been fully restored with great care and attention to the original design and architecture, making it an ideal hideaway during your adventure-filled escape.

The cottage can be booked for private dining, serving a fully bespoke menu of traditional national cuisine, made from locally sourced ingredients from the Chef’s Garden and local farms. Or discover culinary events, from private cigar and whisky experiences to Rwandan cooking classes.

About the Volcanoes National Park

Situated in northwestern Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Since reopening in 1999, it has experienced a growing number of visitors each day, thanks in large part to its role as the world’s most popular mountain gorilla sanctuary. With fewer than 700 of these species left, tourists can catch a rare glimpse of the gorillas as they can nowhere else in the world. Beyond gorilla trekking in Rwanda, the park is also able to offer some of the country’s most spectacular scenery and diverse vegetation. It is part of the Virunga Conservation Area and covers more than 125km2, including five extinct volcanoes: Muhabura, Sabyinyo, Gahinga, Karisimbi and Bisoke. The latter two can be climbed during one or two-day treks.

Against this backdrop, tourists can hike through the lush bamboo and Hygenia rainforest, open grassland and swamp of Volcanoes National Park to discover golden monkeys, bush duiker, buffalo and spotted hyenas. You will not have to listen too hard before you hear one of the 178 recorded bird species in the park. Look through the gaps in the dense forest canopy and you will also see the breathtaking peaks of the volcanoes standing tall at over 4,500m.