One&Only Nyungwe House

We had an incredibly relaxing time at O&O Nyungwe House. We booked via The Travel Whisperer and did a trip which included the Gorillas. The food was amazing here, as were the staff and the views from the pool. Very conveniently located for activities, as we also visited the Chimpanzees, Colobus Monkeys and did the bridge walk. A great spot for some R&R, as well as activities.

Absolutely stunning! Loved every single minute of our stay - the food, the staff, the tours, the property grounds, the activities - everything. The staff were incredibly friendly and showed genuine interest and hospitality. Food was made based on our requirements and no meal disappointed. The room was very comfortable - we wish we could have stayed longer in the room but had planned too many activities! Thank you O&O for making our trip unforgettable!

The setting is gorgeous and the kindnesses abundant. One&Only House does everything from the heart, with flair and generosity.

Das One&Only Nyungwe House ist sicher einer der schönsten Orte, die wir je besucht haben! Die Lage ist absolut traumhaft auf einem Plateau zwischen Teefeldern mit Blick in den Nyungwe Forest. Die ganze Anlage und die Zimmer sind wunderschön gestaltet, mit viel lokalem Kunsthandwerk, zwar luxuriös, aber absolut passend und nicht überzogen dekoriert. Der Zimmerservice ist super, mehrfach täglich fanden wir z.B. kleine Geschenke oder persönliche Notizen vor. Auch Bar und Restaurant sind toll. Das Frühstücksmenü gehört mit zum besten, das wir kennen, mittags gibt es "Family Lunch" mit diversen kleinen Gerichten zur Auswahl für alle auf dem Tisch, abends ein mehrgängiges Menü auf sehr gutem Niveau und eine tolle Cocktailkarte. Besonders positiv fiel uns die aufmerksame und absolut freundliche Präsenz der Mitarbeiter auf, hier nur beispielhaft: Maxwell stand uns immer für die Tagesplanung zur Verfügung, Jack ermöglichte uns eine faszinierende Tea Experience, am traumhaften Infinity Pool mit Blick in den Dschungel konnten wir eine richtig gute Massage genießen, und und und... Wir haben uns absolut wohl gefühlt und sind schweren Herzens abgereist!

Topligging, topkeuken, topbediening en animatie is ook top (bijvoorbeeld uitstekende e-mountainbikes, leuke zwembadomgeving). Alles wordt spontaan voor je geregeld door vriendelijke mensen. Heel dichtbij het beschermde regenwoud, waarvoor je uiteindelijk komt.

Wow, wow and wow. This hotel treats you like a dignitary. This retreat is geared for the upscale traveler where cost is not an obstacle. It ain't cheap by any stretch of the imagination but like they say, you get what you pay for. They have thought of everything at this hotel. The rooms are immaculate, private and very comfortable. The service is impeccable. The food is gourmet and generous. It is like going to a Michelin star restaurant. The staff is EXTREMELY attentive and glow with appreciation that you are their guest. The hotel common areas are spotless and attended to with great detail, attention and care. Most people come here for the chimpanzee trekking. Understand that unlike the gorillas, chimps are far more mobile and like to climb high up trees. If you are lucky they will come to the ground long enough for you to get a good photo but for the most part, you are shooting up into trees. Once you get to the family, be aware that they may move again. As such, a short trek can easily evolve into a very long trek. Some travelers find that a chimp trek is much less rewarding than the gorillas who tend to be on the ground much longer and travel far less allowing for better photo ops. Having said all that, we got lucky and after a very strenuous 2 hour trek finally found a chimp family that was fairly stationary allowing us to get memorable photos. If you book this experience, go into it with an open mind and understand that there is no controlling chimps so you may have an amazing trek (like we had) or you may be disappointed. Unlike the gorillas which pretty much guarantee a 100% chance of a one hour encounter, chimps are a little less predictable. If you have ANY concerns about visiting Rwanda, put those worries aside. The regional airport in Kigali is very small and easy to navigate. The troubles of 30 years ago are in their history and today's Rwanda is warm, welcoming and very safe. We fell in love with the people, the country's spirit, breathtaking scenery and the wildlife. Being with gorillas is exhilarating and lifechanging. The Rwandan people embrace tourists and we always felt welcomed and appreciated. While not the cheapest destination in the world, it is a MUST SEE and we cannot wait to return.