One and Only Nyungwe House

Set seamlessly at the heart of its own lush tea plantation and surrounded by ancient rainforest, One & Only’s Nyungwe House is an architectural dream, blending modernity seamlessly with its surroundings.

Nyungwe Forest itself is an ancient place of mahogany trees, giant ferns and dainty orchids. It is celebrated for its wide diversity of animal species and the lodge offers a range of treks, hikes and activities to see chimpanzees, white colobus, grey-cheeked, golden and rare Mangabey monkeys. Explore from new heights on the canopy walk, ride mountain bikes, take a day trip stunning Lake Kivu or engage with local culture on a range of tailored experiences that will highlight everything from crafts, to tea, cuisine and more.

Comprised of 22 rooms and suites split among six wooden villas, each glass fronted, and with private decks that open to the majesty of the forest. There are open fireplaces in each room and suite for chilly evenings and the interiors and artwork are inspired by the nature and traditions of Rwanda.

The main lodge building is home to several cozy lounge areas, a bar and dining space where you can enjoy breakfast at sunrise and mouth-watering, organic, garden-to-plate menus at dinner, with lunches expertly packed and enjoyed while out exploring the surrounding forest.