Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort
Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda · by Kerzner rare finds · also known as One&Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Photos of Nyungwe National Park, not the lodge. Lodge photos coming with permission.Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort is a lodge of 22 rooms run by Kerzner rare finds on the edge of Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda. Rates run $1,270 to $1,885 per person per night sharing over the next 12 months (fully inclusive).
Location
Resort inside the working Gisakura tea estate, which wraps around it, on the western edge of Nyungwe National Park; the forest borders the property directly. Villas and treehouses sit among the trees at canopy height, linked to the main building by walkways. The property is unfenced and about 230 km from Kigali airport.
Villa and treehouse decks look into and over the Nyungwe forest canopy; main building and dining room overlook the Gisakura tea fields.
No source gives a lodge-to-Uwinka time. Forbes Travel Guide: '30 minutes from Nyungwe National Park' (point not named); Yellow Zebra: chimp treks 'set off a short distance from the property'; park site calls Gisakura a base for chimp trekking in Cyamudongo.
Getting around
Wooden walkways and stone paths, lit at night, lead from main building to rooms; golf cart available for guests and luggage; disabled access listed as in place (Expert Africa)
Neighbours
Gisakura tea estate surrounds the resort; Nyungwe forest borders it directly; Gisakura community nearby.
Location from a mapping source. Pins show the lowest published rate per person per night.
Who it's for
Tags come from verified facts, not opinions. Each one shows why it applies.
What you do here
Activities at Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort
| Activity | Cost | Min. age | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimpanzee trekking | Available | — | Nyungwe NP permit |
| Cultural / community visit | Available | — | Tea plantation experiences |
How reliably you'll see
Park fees and permits
| What | Adult | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Nyungwe park entry | $100 | per person (1 night) |
| Nyungwe park entry | $200 | per person (3 nights) |
| Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking | $150 | per person |
| Nyungwe chimpanzee habituation experience | $200 | per person |
| Nyungwe canopy walk / guided birding / primate tracking / night treks | $40 | per person per activity |
Foreign non-resident rates from Nyungwe NP (African Parks / RDB).
When to go
The long rains run March to May and the short rains October to November. Treks and drives go ahead in the rain, and lodges often charge less.
Rates
Per person per night, sharing. Fully inclusive: meals, activities, most drinks; check park fees and laundry separately. We don't sell trips; these are prices published by an agent, pending the operator's rate sheet.
| Dates | Season | Room | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |||
| Jun 1 – Oct 31 | Peak | Unspecified (entry category; agent says price depends on room category) | $1,885 |
| Nov 1 – Dec 21 | Shoulder | Unspecified (entry category; agent says price depends on room category) | $1,270 |
| Dec 22 – Jan 6 | Festive | Unspecified (entry category; agent says price depends on room category) | $1,885 |
| 2027 | |||
| Jan 7 – May 31 | Low | Unspecified (entry category; agent says price depends on room category) | $1,270 |
Also included or excluded: Per person sharing; all meals + two daily activities pp. Agent still lists property as 'One & Only Nyungwe House' - rates may pre-date the Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort rebrand. Valid until 31 May 2027.
Rooms and amenities
Rooms
- Canopy Treehouse, sleeps 2 · deep soaking tub; treetop balcony
- Two-Bedroom Canopy Villa, sleeps 4 · wood-burning stove; balcony · two en-suite bedrooms
Amenities
Getting there
Fly into Kigali International Airport (KGL), then go by road or helicopter.
Your lodge or agent arranges the driver; there's no need to find one yourself.
Via Kamembe (KME).
From $2,385 per aircraft, one way. Smallest helicopter seats 3 with a 180 kg limit for people and bags.
Who flies
National carrier; only scheduled domestic route Kigali-Kamembe (for Nyungwe / southern Lake Kivu). Economy allowance 2 × 23 kg checked plus 10 kg carry-on. Excess rates vary by destination; Kamembe domestic additional-baggage rates exist but not published online.
Helicopter charters, lodge/park transfers and scenic tours across Rwanda. Limit is total weight (passengers + luggage) per aircraft per route.
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How much does Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort cost?
$1,270 to $1,885 per person per night sharing over the next 12 months, from an agent's published rates (checked 2026-10-21). Rates are fully inclusive.
Can children stay at Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort?
Yes, children of age 15 and up are welcome.
How do you get to Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort?
Fly into Kigali International Airport (KGL). Nyungwe National Park is about 5.5 hours by road from Kigali or about 45 minutes by helicopter.
Before you go
Rules change. Check official sources before you travel.
Sources
Every fact on this page is tied to a source. Facts checked 2026-10-21. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Photos show Nyungwe National Park, not Nyungwe Tea Forest Resort: Photo: Dpiskho, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Alex Niragira, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: AlexMiller12345, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Wood Wildlife Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0.