Experience the mesmerizing wildlife, lush mountain vistas, and the vibrant beauty of our working tea plantation at One&Only Nyungwe House—a unique and unparalleled retreat nestled in the heart of Rwanda’s wilderness. Here, nature thrives in its most breathtaking form.
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Located near the equator, Rwanda’s elevated terrain brings a comfortable tropical climate with an average yearly temperature of around 15.5°C. The year is split between two wet seasons (March–May and October–November), which bring rain, and two dry seasons (June–September and December–February) that are generally cooler with light clouds and occasional showers.
Rwanda operates on 230 volts with a 50 Hz frequency. Visitors should bring a voltage converter if their devices do not support 230V at 50Hz.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided in all guest rooms and throughout the main resort areas, including the lounge, bar, and restaurant.
Rwanda’s official languages are Kinyarwanda, English, French, and Swahili.
Rwanda operates on Central African Time (UTC +2).
Situated in southwest Rwanda, just south of Lake Kivu near the Burundi border, One & Only Nyungwe House is nestled within the scenic tea plantations of Gisakura, on the edge of Nyungwe National Park. Spanning approximately 1,020 square kilometers, this protected landscape encompasses rainforest, bamboo, grasslands, swamps, and bogs. It is one of the last remaining mountain rainforests on Earth.
Your stay at Nyungwe National Park offers a unique retreat on the edge of one of Africa’s ancient rainforests. The resort’s beautiful villas, nestled in clusters among the treetops, provide a secluded sanctuary for adventurers while honoring Rwanda’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. With selected dining and beverages included, you’ll also enjoy two signature experiences daily.
The luxurious Two-Bedroom Canopy Villa, set between dense forest and lush tea fields, provides ample space for families, friends, or larger groups. The master bedroom features a four-poster king bed, while the second bedroom has twin beds. Both rooms have wood-burning stoves, private decks, and en suite bathrooms with twin vanities, walk-in showers, and standalone baths.
The Canopy Treehouse, ideal for couples, offers either a king-sized or twin beds, a cozy lounge area, and an expansive private balcony amid the treetops. Here, you can relax to the sounds of the forest and catch glimpses of rare birds and colobus monkeys. Your stay includes exceptional dining, select beverages, and two signature experiences each day.
Enjoy exceptional meals throughout your stay, from leisurely breakfasts to three-course lunches, four-course dinners, and curated picnics and cocktails. Locally sourced ingredients are featured across all meals, giving you an authentic taste of the region’s natural flavors.
Chimpanzee Trek:
Embark on a guided trek to meet Nyungwe National Park’s vibrant chimpanzee population, along with colobus monkeys, as expert guides lead you through the pristine jungle.
Hiking and Climbing:
Venture into the rainforest on guided hikes or climb into the canopy to discover the park’s fascinating bird and reptile life.
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May 26, 2025
Responsive, Customized Trip
Mel was great, understood exactly what we were looking for and helped customize our trip. Very responsive to questions.
May 22, 2025
Mel has been exceptional in helping us…
Mel has been exceptional in helping us book our trip to South Africa. She gave me insight about what to do and where to go and put up with my 1000 changes to the trip. I highly recommend working with her and I cannot wait to make it to the actual trip. Im so excited!
May 21, 2025
Mel was fantastic but do your research!
Mel from Safari.com went above and beyond to ensure that our entire trip went smoothly. We visited both South Africa and Zimbabwe. We had a few hiccups along the way, as we were initially assigned another agent (who no longer works there) and unfortunately gave us high expectations and promises that weren’t fulfilled. She promised us a Ngala / Sabi safari type of experience in South Africa but booked us a lodge called Kusudalweni (which was no where near that type of experience! The service, food, location, and planned activities were all beyond disappointing. Would definitely avoid this place!!). Mel was not familiar with this lodge and unfortunately just followed along the previous agent. Mel tried her best to arrange another lodge and offer us other game drives but unfortunately the lodge was extremely difficult to deal with. Although, she organised the lodge in Zimbabwe and that was incredible! She was extremely responsive throughout our entire trip and ensured to contact our hotels, guides, etc. anytime we had a problem, it was such a relief to not have to worry about any of the hassle while we were there. My biggest recommendation is making sure to do your research about the lodges / hotels that are offered and see if they align with the type of “luxury” experience you are expecting. Mel was definitely great at ensuring we knew exactly what we were getting and I would definitely recommend requesting her specifically. Mel deserves a 5 star rating but unfortunately, due to the issues we had with the previous agent at this company, I had to give it an overall 4 star review.