One&Only Nyungwe House is Nyungwe National Park's principal luxury property, set directly on a working tea estate at the forest's edge — a genuinely distinctive setting among East Africa's luxury lodges, with rows of tea bushes running right up to the forest boundary the property borders.
Quick facts
- Location: Gisakura, on the edge of Nyungwe National Park
- Setting: A working tea estate bordering the forest
- Operator: One&Only Resorts
- Best for: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walkway access
Why Nyungwe House stands out
Nyungwe National Park sees far fewer luxury lodge options than Volcanoes, and One&Only Nyungwe House is the clear standout — both for its quality and for a setting unlike anything else on a Rwanda circuit. The tea estate itself is a working property, and guests can walk or cycle through the plantation before or after forest activities.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nyungwe House from the chimpanzee trekking start point?
A short drive from the lodge to the park's ranger station, typical for Nyungwe's main trekking trailheads.
Can I tour the tea estate itself?
Yes, walking or cycling tours through the surrounding tea plantation are a standard lodge activity, separate from the park's chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk.
One&Only Nyungwe House features in our 8 Days Rwanda Grand Safari Collection.