Exclusive Signature Travel Network Benefits
- $100 USD Hotel Credit per room, per stay (valid toward One&Only Spa or dining)
- Full Gourmet Breakfast Daily for each guest included in the rate
- Priority Room Upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability
- Early Check-In (11:00 AM) & Late Check-Out (3:00 PM) Privileges (subject to availability)
- Personalized Welcome Amenity & dedicated Vincent Vacations concierge coordination
- Plantation & Forest Privileges: Guided tea harvesting walks, daily afternoon tea rituals, and complimentary laundry
Resort Overview
One&Only Nyungwe House is an extraordinary eco-luxury retreat nestled among the rolling emerald ridges of the working Gisakura Tea Plantation on the fringes of Nyungwe National Park in southwestern Rwanda. As one of Africa’s oldest and most pristine mountain rainforests, Nyungwe shelters an astounding 13 primate species, over 300 bird species, and ancient mahogany trees that tower over misty ravines.
Designed to immerse travelers in nature’s majesty, the lodge features 22 luxury rooms and suites positioned in five wooden villas. Every accommodation boasts a private furnished balcony overlooking the tea plantation or rainforest border, open wood-burning fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and opulent bathrooms with deep standalone bathtubs and walk-in showers.
Guests can trek into the high canopy to observe habituated chimpanzees swinging through the branches, cross the thrilling 70-meter-high Canopy Walkway suspension bridge, savor farm-to-table cuisine prepared with estate-grown produce, or unwind in the heated infinity pool that seems to float directly over the jungle foliage.
Nyungwe House Photo Gallery
Experience the tea plantation landscapes, heated infinity pool, secluded spa pavilions, and refined accommodations of One&Only Nyungwe House.
Rooms & Suites
Clustered in secluded wooden villas amidst tea bushes, each room and suite at One&Only Nyungwe House is an inviting retreat of polished wood, local Rwandan textiles, and calming forest views.
Nyungwe Room
Spanning 592 sq ft, each elegantly furnished room features a private viewing balcony with sweeping views across the Gisakura Tea Plantation and rainforest border. Features a crackling fireplace, open-concept bathroom with deep standalone soaking tub, walk-in rainforest shower, and custom Rwandan Imigongo motifs.
Nyungwe Twin Room
Offering two comfortable queen beds, this room is perfect for friends or family traveling together. Includes a private open-air balcony, cosy stone fireplace, and open-plan bathroom with freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower overlooking the emerald slopes.
Forest Two-Bedroom Suite
Spanning 1,410 sq ft, this lavish two-bedroom suite is the ultimate family or small group sanctuary. Features two separate en-suite master bedrooms, a spacious central living salon with grand stone fireplace, indoor and outdoor dining salas, and wraparound viewing decks. Dedicated butler service caters to every safari need.
Tea Estate Gastronomy
Dining at One&Only Nyungwe House is inspired by the bountiful produce of Rwanda’s rich volcanic soils and the delicate aroma of freshly plucked Gisakura tea leaves.
The Dining Room & Tea Plantation Terrace
Overlooking the mist-draped tea rows, The Dining Room offers daily changing menus showcasing fresh local trout, tender beef, seasonal wild mushrooms, and garden herbs. Enjoy hearty breakfasts before chimpanzee treks and three-course candlelit dinners paired with curated South African wines.
The Tea Lounge & Evening Fire Boma
An inviting lounge with high vaulted ceilings and an outdoor boma fire pit. By day, participate in curated tea tasting masterclasses with the resident tea sommelier; by night, unwind around the outdoor fire pit with artisanal botanical cocktails and single malts under the canopy of stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about staying at One&Only Nyungwe House, chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park, and Signature VIP privileges with Vincent Vacations.
One&Only Nyungwe House is situated in Gisakura, Nyamasheke district in southwestern Rwanda, nestled directly inside the working Gisakura Tea Plantation bordering the ancient rainforest of Nyungwe National Park.
Nyungwe National Park is one of Africa’s oldest montane rainforests and home to 13 primate species, including habituated chimpanzee troops, troops of over 400 Rwenzori colobus monkeys, 300+ bird species, and the renowned 70-meter-high Canopy Walkway suspension bridge.
Guests reserving through Vincent Vacations receive a $100 USD hotel credit per room per stay (valid toward One&Only Spa or dining), full daily gourmet breakfast for each guest, priority room upgrade upon arrival based on availability, early check-in and late check-out privileges, and a personalized VIP welcome amenity.
Guests can reach the lodge via a picturesque 5-hour private chauffeur drive from Kigali International Airport (KGL), or take a convenient 35-minute scenic helicopter flight directly to the property's private helipad. Many travelers combine Nyungwe with Lake Kivu and Volcanoes National Park on a complete circuit.
Guests can participate in guided tea harvesting walks alongside local tea pickers, attend tea tasting masterclasses with certified tea sommeliers, practice sunrise yoga on the tea deck, and indulge in indigenous holistic treatments at the One&Only Spa.