An upscale lodge with a spectacular setting just outside Nyungwe Forest National Park
Lounge/bar, dining room, dining terrace, fitness center, spa, curio shop, fire-pit, infinity pool
22 deluxe rooms and suites within six villas
Chimpanzee treks, monkey treks, birding, forest walks, canopy walks, cultural experiences
Nyungwe House offers two types of activities – resort and national park. Within the property’s grounds, guests can enjoy walks, bike rides, wildlife watching, stargazing, and archery!
In Nyungwe Forest, activities focus on chimp and monkey treks, birding, and a good range of walks or hikes. Treks set off a short distance from the property, and they’re a wonderful opportunity to see not only the primates of the forest, but also a wealth of other species.
Nyungwe is home to 85 types of mammal in total, among them leopard, golden cat, serval, civets, genets, duikers, giant forest hog, white-bellied pangolin, and African giant squirrel.
Birding in the forest is equally impressive, with highlights such as red-winged francolin, yellow-whiskered greenbul, large blue turaco, and purple-breasted sun bird.
There are 130 kilometres of trails in total, and we highly recommend the national park’s canopy walk, which is the highest of its kind in all East Africa!
Additionally, guests can get involved with Nyungwe House’s work with the local community, by picking tea leaves within the plantation. You can learn about the local people’s daily lives too.
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course
The property is situated within a tea plantation west of Nyungwe Forest National Park, approximately 230 kilometres from Kigali International Airport. Visitors can choose either to drive all the way (4–5 hours) or to fly in from Kamembe Airport (35 minutes followed by 45-minutes road transfer). You can even approach via helicopter, which takes just half an hour. From the road, Nyungwe House is clearly signposted, and a well-laid track leads to the property.
The six villas are linked to Nyungwe House’s communal buildings along wooden walkways.
Bar
Fitness center
Spa
Infinity pool
Curio shop
The buildings are made out of wood, dark slate, and terracotta tiles, blending with the surrounding landscape. A chic reception area flows through to a pleasant lounge/bar, featuring comfortable seating around coffee tables, an inviting fireplace, a collection of books and games, and views of the tea plantation. There’s an elegant dining room too, with a few double doors opening out onto a dining terrace. In both spaces, guests can tuck into delicious buffet breakfasts, à la carte brunches, and unashamedly lavish evening meals. Lunches usually take the form of picnics in Nyungwe Forest, and private dining is available on request. Nyungwe House also has a well-equipped fitness center, a spa with two treatment rooms, and a curio shop. There’s a fire-pit too, the perfect place to socialise with your fellow travellers! And there’s also a heated infinity pool.
Nyungwe House has 22 rooms and suites, occupying six wooden villas and beautifully furnished with traditional Rwandan art.
Private deck
Wi-Fi access
Charging station
Bathtub
Flush toilet
The difference between categories is size, with suites providing more spacious accommodation. Each option has a king-size bed or twin beds, bedside tables and lighting, a separate seating area, a cozy fireplace, and plenty of storage space. Amenities include a satellite television, a telephone, multi-pin plug sockets, charging points, and access to Wi-Fi. En-suite facilities comprise separate flush toilet with bidet, twin washbasins, shower cubicle, and big bathtub. And each unit has a private deck – from here, guests enjoy spectacular views of Nyungwe Forest! You can also look out for wildlife, such as primates and birds.
