One&Only Nyungwe House

One&Only Nyungwe House – Luxury Rainforest Lodge in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda

Journey to Rwanda, where the rainforest scents and jungle terrain create an unforgettable wilderness escape. One&Only Nyungwe House offers a boundless sense of freedom in one of Africa’s oldest and most pristine rainforests.

Accommodation & Villas
The lodge features five striking wooden villa clusters, designed to blend seamlessly with the treetops and forest surroundings. Guests can choose from:

• Two-Bedroom Forest Suite: Ideal for families or friends, this luxury suite offers expansive living spaces, private outdoor decks, and panoramic forest views for an immersive jungle experience.
• Nyungwe Room: A serene retreat with chic African design, a tree-grazing balcony, and generous interiors, perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

Dining Experience
Overlooking lush tea plantations, the dining room offers intimate meals prepared with locally-grown, fresh ingredients. Enjoy Rwandan-inspired dishes on the sunny outdoor terrace or inside the beautifully designed restaurant, with menus tailored to individual tastes.

Activities & Experiences

• Chimpanzee and monkey trekking: Expertly guided wildlife encounters in the Nyungwe rainforest.
• Treetop canopy walks: Explore sky-high bridges and the untamed jungle from above.
• Conservation & community engagement: Participate in initiatives such as Umuganda and learn about local conservation efforts.
• Helicopter tours: Take a 60-minute scenic flight from the lodge’s private helipad over mahogany and ebony forests, waterfalls, and lush flora for a breathtaking aerial perspective.

Why Stay at One&Only Nyungwe House?
Combining eco-luxury design, immersive wildlife encounters, and Rwandan heritage, this lodge provides an unforgettable rainforest experience, perfect for adventure seekers and those looking to connect deeply with nature.

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.