One&Only Nyungwe House

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An unrivalled rainforest oasis

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About The Hotel

Surrounded by rainforest; nestled among mountains; One&Only Nyungwe House is a haven of creature-comforts where the wild secrets of nature come to life before your eyes. In Southwest Rwanda, just south of Lake Kivu on the Burundi border, One&Only Nyungwe House is set amongst the rich tea-plantations of Gisakura, on the edge of the iconic Nyungwe National Park. The park itself covers approximately 1020 km² of rainforest, bamboo, grassland, swamps and bogs, and is one of the last mountain rainforest habitats on the planet.

Set within a beautiful working tea plantation, discover endless fascination within scenic grounds, from bird watching, to wildlife spotting, stargazing and more.

Unwind in harmony with the forest's healing energy, as an extensive menu of treatments resets body and mind.

INTERNET

Public areas: free
In room: free

CHILDREN POLICY

Children over 10 are welcome

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

Check-in: 2 pm
Check-out: 11 am

TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFERS

Subject to supplement

ROOMS

22 rooms and suites

PARKING

Complimentary private parking is available on site

PETS

Pets are not allowed.

SPA AND LEISURE

outdoor pool
fitness center
spa

ENTERTAINMENT&FAMILY SERVICES

family rooms

FOOD&DRINK

restaurant
bar

GENERAL

room service
free wifi
non-smoking rooms
air conditioning
facilities for disabled guests

Sustainable Initiatives

Community Minded

One&Only Nyungwe House both supports and initiates a number of conservation efforts in resort’s unique jungle location, safeguarding it for future generations. During your stay, you can contribute to different conservation efforts, both on and off resort. The resort also offers numerous opportunities whereby you can help local communities to flourish, supporting local artisans and producers. Visit the nearby Banda Village and invest in charming handmade objects; not only will you be purchasing a unique, meaningful memento, you’ll also be funding charitable initiatives.

Culture and Conservation

Umuganda is a traditional Rwandan practice undertaken on the last Saturday of each month. One&Only Nyungwe House incourages all guests to join on these initiatives which range from planting new trees to helping to build schools. A sign of unity, Umuganda has inspired community-driven development in the regions connected to Nyungwe National Park.

Sustainable dining

Hotel's organic, garden-to-plate menu is designed with sustainability at its heart and from environmentally-friendly sources, with a range of ingredients grown in resort's very own Chef's Garden. Discover first-hand where the inspiration for every dish begins as one of our senior chefs guides you through kitchen's dedicated garden with native produce that makes up some of our pantry staples. Favouring organic, seasonal ingredients from the fertile lands of Gisakura and surroundings, this is soul food at its most wholesome.

Tea time

One&Only Nyungwe House is set within a tea plantation on the edge of Nyungwe National Park. The resort supports local tea pickers, working with Nyungwe Cultural Village Cooperative who pick tea at the plantation. Tea pickers also share the journey of the tea leaf with guests, from harvesting techniques to tastings and tours of Gisakura Tea Factory.

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Sustainable Initiatives

Travel Sustainable Measures

Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
Option to reuse towels

Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
Single-use plastic stirrers not used
Single-use plastic straws not used
Single-use plastic bottles not used
Single-use plastic cups not used
Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used

Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
Most food provided is organic
Bicycle parking
Bicycle rental

Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
Offsets a portion of their carbon footprint
100% renewable electricity used throughout

Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents

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