One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
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One&Only Gorilla’s Nest

Volcanoes National Park / Rwanda

Cushioned in the foothills of the breathtaking Virunga volcano range, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest makes the magical possible as you enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, personal encounter with the rare and majestic mountain gorilla, roaming free in its own natural habitat. Offering an exclusive front-row seat to the world’s most popular mountain gorilla sanctuary. You’ll be captivated as exotic colourful birds and one of the planet’s greatest array of primate species flourish before your eyes and welcome you into their world. Then retreat to your own world, a spectacular modern haven, where every creature comfort is yours to behold.

Family Friendly
1 Restaurant / 1 Bar
Rwanda's Leading Safari Lodge 2021 (World Travel Awards)
21 Lodges and Suites
Family Friendly
Check-in 2pm / Check-out: 11am
Classic Perspective Certified
Sustainable Resort
Conservation Efforts
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Accomodation

SILVERBACK SUITE

Live like Kings and Queens of the forest in the resort's crowning suite, celebrating unparalleled levels of space and privacy. Your richly adorned master bedroom enjoys a spectacular private bathroom, while the large living and dining room provides space to unwind and entertain, surrounding the atmospheric fireplace. Beyond, an expansive multi-level terrace unfolds offering an array of unique hubs to enjoy the forest from every angle. Sip aperitifs on the open-air lounge, savour fresh grills on the barbecue terrace, and share stories of the day around the cosy firepit. Reaching out towards the greenery, chance a refreshing dip in your private pool at any time of day.

INGAGI SUITE

Named after the majestic mountain gorilla, feel alive and powerful in spaces completely at home in the surrounding forest. Feel in awe of the rare beauty that surrounds as you lounge on the spacious deck or dine in the fresh forest air. Inside, your striking master bedroom enjoys expansive living and dining spaces with a cosy fireplace and convertible sofa bed. Retreat into your master bathroom with standalone bathtub, indoor and outdoor showers to enjoy the natural views as you please. Have all your desires met, at any time, by our resident chef and butler who are always on call. With a private catering kitchen, enjoy fresh ingredients tailored to your tastes.

VIRUNGA SUITE

Immerse yourself completely in the natural elements with extended outdoor spaces suspended above the bountiful gardens below. Soak up the rare wholesome beauty as you bathe in your open-air bathtub, refresh in the outdoor shower, lounge in your spacious deck, or dine al fresco with loved ones. Inside, move between your chic king bedroom, grand master bathroom with large standalone bath and shower, and your separate living and dining spaces with a roaring fireplace at the heart.

TWO BEDROOM FOREST LODGE

Celebrate both complete privacy and time together in our Two-Bedroom Forest Lodge with separate bedrooms connected by a spacious outdoor viewing deck and bathroom, perfect for families and friends. Share the magic of Virunga together with loved ones guarded by the sprawling forests beyond. Two separate bedrooms promise blissful privacy for all, with a king bed master room and a second convertible twin or king bedroom. A large central bathroom features a spectacular standalone bath with personal views that follow the changing colours of the natural world. As day turns to dusk gather outside on your private viewing deck or retreat indoors to share stories around the cosy fireplace.

FOREST LODGE KING

Float seamlessly between intimate indoor and outdoor spaces that connect you with the tall eucalyptus trees and volcanic surroundings. Experience an undisturbed connection with the vast forest beyond, lounging in your luxurious king-sized bedroom, sound tracked by the soothing crackle of local wood in the fireplace. Watch the floor-to-ceiling glass disappear and let the scents and sounds of nature flow in. Follow them out to your secluded open-air viewing deck, enjoy an invigorating al fresco shower or spend precious time relaxing in your standalone bath with undisturbed private views.

TWO BEDROOM FOREST LODGE

Celebrate both complete privacy and time together in our Two-Bedroom Forest Lodge with separate bedrooms connected by a spacious outdoor viewing deck and bathroom, perfect for families and friends. Share the magic of Virunga together with loved ones guarded by the sprawling forests beyond. Two separate bedrooms promise blissful privacy for all, with a king bed master room and a second convertible twin or king bedroom. A large central bathroom features a spectacular standalone bath with personal views that follow the changing colours of the natural world. As day turns to dusk gather outside on your private viewing deck or retreat indoors to share stories around the cosy fireplace.

FOREST LODGE KING

Float seamlessly between intimate indoor and outdoor spaces that connect you with the tall eucalyptus trees and volcanic surroundings. Experience an undisturbed connection with the vast forest beyond, lounging in your luxurious king-sized bedroom, sound tracked by the soothing crackle of local wood in the fireplace. Watch the floor-to-ceiling glass disappear and let the scents and sounds of nature flow in. Follow them out to your secluded open-air viewing deck, enjoy an invigorating al fresco shower or spend precious time relaxing in your standalone bath with undisturbed private views.

Spa & Wellness

Inclusions & Facilities

Inclusions

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (house wines and beers) with meals

Two on-site activities per person per day

WiFi

Facilities

One&Only Spa

Club One

Nest Restaurant

Nest Bar

Fitness Centre

Safari Notebook
Safari Review
Recommend Safari Guide
Enock
Bush Breakfast
Night Drives
Vehicle limit: 5
Night Drives
Our Safari Review
Lion
Cheetah
Lion
Lion
Lion

Activities

GORILLA TREK

The ultimate Virunga experience, once-in-a-lifetime and truly transformational. Hiking through misty bamboo forest you’ll track endangered mountain gorillas who roam in this habitat and languish in their troops. It is an encounter that will stay with you forever.

LAND OF THOUSAND HILLS

Discover the highlights and the secrets of Volcanoes National Park with inclusive, signature and private experiences.

WELLBEING IN NATURE

Whether you wish to enhance your healthy lifestyle, or delve into a new world of spiritual and physical development, a wealth of treatments and experiences await, drawing from traditional African wisdom.

VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Carved through dramatic vistas sits Volcanoes National Park - a protected home for a diverse tapestry of wildlife including mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and over 300 bird species. An awe-inspiring landscape protected by the love and passion of local communities.

One&Only SPA

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Location

Located 120 kilometres northwest of capital Kigali, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is cushioned in the foothills of the Volcanoes National Park on the edge of the spectacular Virunga Mountains. The surrounding park is home to five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains and is a vast playground, with 160km2 of rainforest and bamboo.

Our warm hosts will welcome you personally at Kigali International Airport and take you on a breathtaking 2.5-hour journey by luxury SUV. We can also arrange a scenic helicopter transfer that offers aerial views of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Restaurants
NEST

Surrounded by the gentle hum of Rwandan music and birdsong, observe the dramatic shift of nature at work, from a shimmer of fresh rain to a theatrical sunset. From a quiet early morning coffee to a romantic evening meal – enjoy local seasonal cuisine in complete harmony with the natural surroundings.

NEST BAR

With warmth and energy, Nest Bar welcomes you in after a long day of adventure. Sit back and relax as a resident mixologists craft the resort’s signature cocktails for you. One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is surrounded by flourishing rose bushes and these petals are infused in bespoke cocktails, refreshing lemonades, and teas

Accommodation
SILVERBACK SUITE

Live like Kings and Queens of the forest in the resort's crowning suite, celebrating unparalleled levels of space and privacy. Your richly adorned master bedroom enjoys a spectacular private bathroom, while the large living and dining room provides space to unwind and entertain, surrounding the atmospheric fireplace. Beyond, an expansive multi-level terrace unfolds offering an array of unique hubs to enjoy the forest from every angle. Sip aperitifs on the open-air lounge, savour fresh grills on the barbecue terrace, and share stories of the day around the cosy firepit. Reaching out towards the greenery, chance a refreshing dip in your private pool at any time of day.

INGAGI SUITE

Named after the majestic mountain gorilla, feel alive and powerful in spaces completely at home in the surrounding forest. Feel in awe of the rare beauty that surrounds as you lounge on the spacious deck or dine in the fresh forest air. Inside, your striking master bedroom enjoys expansive living and dining spaces with a cosy fireplace and convertible sofa bed. Retreat into your master bathroom with standalone bathtub, indoor and outdoor showers to enjoy the natural views as you please. Have all your desires met, at any time, by our resident chef and butler who are always on call. With a private catering kitchen, enjoy fresh ingredients tailored to your tastes.

VIRUNGA SUITE

Immerse yourself completely in the natural elements with extended outdoor spaces suspended above the bountiful gardens below. Soak up the rare wholesome beauty as you bathe in your open-air bathtub, refresh in the outdoor shower, lounge in your spacious deck, or dine al fresco with loved ones. Inside, move between your chic king bedroom, grand master bathroom with large standalone bath and shower, and your separate living and dining spaces with a roaring fireplace at the heart.

TWO BEDROOM FOREST LODGE

Celebrate both complete privacy and time together in our Two-Bedroom Forest Lodge with separate bedrooms connected by a spacious outdoor viewing deck and bathroom, perfect for families and friends. Share the magic of Virunga together with loved ones guarded by the sprawling forests beyond. Two separate bedrooms promise blissful privacy for all, with a king bed master room and a second convertible twin or king bedroom. A large central bathroom features a spectacular standalone bath with personal views that follow the changing colours of the natural world. As day turns to dusk gather outside on your private viewing deck or retreat indoors to share stories around the cosy fireplace.

FOREST LODGE KING

Float seamlessly between intimate indoor and outdoor spaces that connect you with the tall eucalyptus trees and volcanic surroundings. Experience an undisturbed connection with the vast forest beyond, lounging in your luxurious king-sized bedroom, sound tracked by the soothing crackle of local wood in the fireplace. Watch the floor-to-ceiling glass disappear and let the scents and sounds of nature flow in. Follow them out to your secluded open-air viewing deck, enjoy an invigorating al fresco shower or spend precious time relaxing in your standalone bath with undisturbed private views.

One&Only Gorilla’s Nest

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One&Only Gorilla’s Nest

Volcanoes National Park / Rwanda
From £2700 Per Night
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Sustainable
Conservation

Cushioned in the foothills of the breathtaking Virunga volcano range, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest makes the magical possible as you enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, personal encounter with the rare and majestic mountain gorilla, roaming free in its own natural habitat. Offering an exclusive front-row seat to the world’s most popular mountain gorilla sanctuary. You’ll be captivated as exotic colourful birds and one of the planet’s greatest array of primate species flourish before your eyes and welcome you into their world. Then retreat to your own world, a spectacular modern haven, where every creature comfort is yours to behold.

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Feel connected to the natural turn of life in Rwanda, with cuisine crafted and inspired by local seasonal produce. Rest with and feel inspired by the uncertainty of not knowing what your next meal will be but knowing that you will love it.

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Located 120 kilometres northwest of capital Kigali, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is cushioned in the foothills of the Volcanoes National Park on the edge of the spectacular Virunga Mountains. The surrounding park is home to five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains and is a vast playground, with 160km2 of rainforest and bamboo.

Our warm hosts will welcome you personally at Kigali International Airport and take you on a breathtaking 2.5-hour journey by luxury SUV. We can also arrange a scenic helicopter transfer that offers aerial views of the Virunga Volcanoes.

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Activities

GORILLA TREK

The ultimate Virunga experience, once-in-a-lifetime and truly transformational. Hiking through misty bamboo forest you’ll track endangered mountain gorillas who roam in this habitat and languish in their troops. It is an encounter that will stay with you forever.

LAND OF THOUSAND HILLS

Discover the highlights and the secrets of Volcanoes National Park with inclusive, signature and private experiences.

WELLBEING IN NATURE

Whether you wish to enhance your healthy lifestyle, or delve into a new world of spiritual and physical development, a wealth of treatments and experiences await, drawing from traditional African wisdom.

VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Carved through dramatic vistas sits Volcanoes National Park - a protected home for a diverse tapestry of wildlife including mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and over 300 bird species. An awe-inspiring landscape protected by the love and passion of local communities.

One&Only SPA

MOUNTAIN BIKING

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