One & Only Nyungwe House

Journey to Rwanda, where the unforgettable scents of the rainforest and verdant jungle terrain are endless, and wildlife roams free. One & Only Nyungwe House is a destination with a boundless sense of freedom.

The stunning Nyungwe National Park accommodation offers a one-of-a-kind escape, bordering one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. Situated in five striking wooden villa clusters, this treetop-skimming, luxury suites and rooms are secluded in wonderfully untamed surroundings, accommodating all adventure seekers and paying homage to Rwanda’s beauty and heritage.

Two-Bedroom Forest Suite
Boasting primaeval forest views, the Two-Bedroom Forest Suite is designed for the wild at heart and inquisitive of spirit. Ideal for those travelling with friends or family, this luxury suite offers plenty of room across large living spaces and private outdoor decks, so you can unwind in an engaging rainforest experience.

Nyungwe Room
The Nyungwe Room celebrates Rwanda’s natural beauty, from its immersive tree-grazing balcony to its chic African design and thoughtful furnishings. Generous spaces and beautiful interiors make this bedroom amongst the trees a serene hub for exciting ecological adventures and wildlife encounters.

The Dining Room
Overlooking the stunningly green tea plantation, enjoy an intimate dining experience that showcases the freshest locally-grown ingredients. Meals offered at Nyungwe House are from the Rwandan heartland, with the kitchen tailoring daily menus to suit individual tastes and preferences. Enjoy deliciously, comforting dishes inspired by Africa’s diverse culinary culture in the restaurant, or on the sunny outdoor terrace.

Activities
Trek with chimpanzees and monkeys on your expertly guided animal encounters. Explore untameable jungles and sky-high bridges spanning the treetops in Nyungwe National Park.

Take part in some of One & Only Nyungwe House conservation and protection activities. Guests can learn more about how the locals contribute to the charitable practice of Umuganda.

Enjoy a 60-minute helicopter ride that will swoop you over masses of mahogany and ebony trees, waterfalls and a range of flora that will impress even the most avid of botanists. Taking off and landing from One & Only Nyungwe House’s private helipad, the helicopter tour is an unforgettable experience.

About the Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, covering 1,019 km2 of dense Afromontane forests, bamboo-covered slopes, grasslands and wetlands. The park feeds two of the world’s largest rivers, the Congo and the Nile, and provides 70% of the country’s freshwater. The ecosystem services provided by Nyungwe is estimated at US$4.8 billion by a recent study conducted by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). The park is also a regional biodiversity hotspot, supporting 1,068 recorded plant species, 322 bird species, 75 known mammal species and 13 different primate species. However, Nyungwe’s unique shape and topography has exposed it to a variety of threats including poaching, illegal mining, and encroachment from agriculture which have together endangered the integrity of its flora and fauna.

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), entered into a long-term management agreement with African Parks to manage Nyungwe in October 2020. Together, we will work closely with the local communities, implement an effective law enforcement strategy, and restore and protect wildlife to ensure the long-term ecological, social and economic sustainability of the park. Its spectacular mountainous topography and unique biodiversity make this park globally unique and give it enormous potential with sufficient investment to emerge as one of the continent’s most extraordinary tourism destinations. With adequate conservation and the optimisation of tourism and other sustainable revenue-generating activities, Nyungwe will support healthy terrestrial ecosystems to benefit people long into the future.