All-Inclusive Accommodation in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Accommodation in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe Forest National Park is angelically placed in the southwestern part of Rwanda; it is a haven for nature lovers and guests seeking adventure. The forest is one of the oldest tropical rainforests of Africa, said to have existed from the ice age era, placed with diverse wildlife and breathtakingly lush green vegetation. It is home to 13 primate species, notably the chimpanzee. To explore the park and its surroundings, you require a place to stay. There is accommodation available both inside and outside the park premises, offering an incredible place to stay and food services to travelers. They range from luxury to budget facilities, for example.
The One and Only Nyungwe Lodge is a five-star facility perfectly nestled in the rainforest, presenting eight striking wooden villas, each of which has been architecturally constructed to fit within the environment it has been built, all are designed with exceptional, views of the forest with interior designs representing the beauty of the art of Rwanda, the main Lodge area features a dinning room, bar deck, a pool bar, swimming pool and a fitness and wellness center. The bar and restaurant serve mouth-dropping meals to travelers.
Nyungwe Top View Lodge is a midrange facility in the Gisakura Estate set on top of hill commanding perfect views of the forest and the tea plantation, it is a great location to start your safari activities in Nyungwe for example chimpanzee tracking or canopy walk, the hotel features 12 beautiful ensuite room each of which has a spacious bathroom running both cold and hot water, The bar is well decorated with bottle tops designed to fit the typical African Rwandan style.
Gisakura Guest House is a small budget-friendly facility around Nyungwe Forest National Park. It is placed within proximity to the tea estate and the tracking point for the chimpanzee. It is a comfortable and amazing place to stay, built to fit within the environment it has been built in, featuring 12 communal rooms that share 1 block bathroom.
Keza Lodge is one of the few budget eco friendly lodges in Nyungwe Forest National Park, it consists of 22 guest rooms that are spacious and over looking the forest, they offer enough comfort and are well decorated and fully furnished, the bathrooms run both hot and cold water, room features include mosquito nets, chair dryers, free complimentary toiletries and coffee making facilities.
Gisakura Family Guest House is a beautiful, cozy, budget-friendly accommodation facility built to perfectly fit in the environment within which it is located. It is one of the best options for travelers with families, as it features many family-sized rooms, and it offers guests the chance to prepare their own meals.
Uwinka Campsite is a tented campsite located just outside the park headquarters, guests have the chance to enjoy the calm cool sound of the forest, with surprise guests from the forest including a few roaming monkeys, the tents are raised on a wooden platform offering a comfortable place to stay, the main lodge area serves mouth dropping meals to travelers and a bar presented with both alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. There is a beautiful fire pit to relax and unwind on cold evenings.
Things to do in Nyungwe Forest National Park include chimpanzee tracking, the main attraction of the park, hikes and guided tours, colobus monkey tracking, and birding safaris, among other things to do. Safaris to Nyungwe Forest National Park can easily be combined together with other destinations like the Akagera National Park and Volcanoes National Park north of Rwanda.
In conclusion, Nyungwe Forest National Park can be visited at any time of the year and is best during the dry season in the months of December, January, February, June, July, August, September, and early October.