Accommodation in and Around Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe National Park is one of the natural forest areas in Africa. It contains rich biodiversity including 1,068 plant species, 322 species of birds, and 75 types of mammals. Nyungwe National Park is mostly visited for chimpanzee trekking and other primates counted on 13 species. It is also well known for its famous canopy walk which is a 91-meter-long suspension bridge dangling more than 50 meters above the forest that most tourists visit and get the occasion to explore the forest and its surroundings at a distance with a view of the treetops and mountains at a distance. Today we are delighted to bring to your attention various accommodations in and around Nyungwe National Park.

When talking of the visit to Nyungwe National Park, you can’t miss out on some accommodation in and around Nyungwe National Park. When tourists visit Nyungwe National Park, they can choose to stay in an accommodation of their choice based on the budget that they have. These accommodations range from budget to mid-range, and luxury facilities that fit every tourist’s pocket.

Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel

On the list of accommodations in and around Nyungwe National Park, we have Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel which is a luxury hotel located near Lake Kivu and Nyungwe National Park. In addition to luxury rooms, it also offers a lake-view swimming pool, upscale lobby, restaurant and bar, spa, and gym. The appealing look of the Kivu Marina Bay creates an inviting atmosphere for visitors coming from all parts of the world and Rwanda.

 Emeraude Kivu Hotel

The second on the list of accommodations in and around Nyungwe National Park is the Emeraude Kivu Hotel. This is a three-star Hotel overlooking Kivu Lake and the Democratic Republic of Rwanda. It is a suitable accommodation for tourists and honeymooners. The hotel is reputed for excellent service and facilities are well maintained.

Apart from these accommodations around the park, there are others that are located within in the park from which tourists would be close to the reception and would not need to travel before starting activities in the park. Some of the recommended accommodations are the following:

One and Only Nyungwe House.

This is a luxury Hotel of 5 stars within the park, offering incomparable services. It offers complimentary services to its clients including a cultural tour and a tea plantation visit. While staying at One and Only Nyungwe House you stand a chance of seeing monkeys around the hotel. One and Only Nyungwe House is one of the high-end facilities in Rwanda to serve as an accommodation in and around the Nyungwe National Parks list.

Nyungwe Top View Hotel

Nyungwe Top View Hotel set on top of a hill inside Nyungwe National Park, is made up of individual bungalows, with a main building where the lobby and restaurant are located. Bungalows are large with a separate living area with a couch and fireplace. The bedrooms are spacious, with comfortable beds and adequate bathrooms. There was also a balcony out the back that overlooked the hills and the forest.

Kitabi Eco Center

Located in the Kitabi sector, it is the closest facility to Nyungwe National Park at a distance of 40 minutes per hour. Built in traditional housing style it offers a view of the forest and its surroundings made of tea plantations. It is recommended for budget tourists.

To complement the list of accommodations in and around Nyungwe National Park, where there are also other facilities located at the entrance of the park including Gisakuru Guest House, Gisakura Family Hotel, and Gisakuru Visitor Guest House as well as Chimpanzee Lodge all of which are budget accommodations that fit all categories of visitors either groups, families, and individuals.

To make sure that your booked accommodation in and around Nyungwe National Park suits your plans, budget, and time of your visit, make sure that you hire a professional tour operator to help you with tailoring your itinerary and booking a suitable Hotel as well as other logistics like transportation, booking park entrance, chimpanzee trekking, and canopy walk permits. We at Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris will make sure that your visit leaves you with memorable moments in the country of a thousand hills that Rwanda is known for.

Chimpanzee Lodge

Chimpanzee Lodge offers to clients authentic accommodation in the wilderness of Nyungwe forest with spacious rooms, positioned along the hiking trails that offer the breathing of the forest to clients.

When planning to trek chimpanzees, hiking the canopy and beautiful trails within the Nyungwe National Park, you can reach Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris team to advise you about the accommodations in and around Nyungwe National Park.

Nyungwe Forest Lodge

The Nyungwe Forest Lodge located in Rwanda has fast become a favorite with tourists after its opening in 2010. The Lodge consists of 22 luxury rooms situated in 6 wooden villas of four rooms each. Rooms feature accommodations such as WIFI, air conditioning, private decks, and more.

Guests at the lodge have the opportunity to go on guided walks through nearby Nyungwe Forest, track chimpanzees, or go bird watching. You also have the opportunity to visit the Kamiranzovu Swamps or hike to nearby waterfalls.