This is a 1.5-kilometer distanced lodge located in Kinigi. One & Only lodge has got spacious rooms which are all en-suite with water, bathrooms, and toilets inside. The lodge has got well trained staff and a restaurant which provides all the types of meals depending on what the client asked for and what he or she ordered. It has also got a swimming pool, free parking, and gym which help the clients to exercise and relax once they are done with their activities in the park.
Enjoy a seamless connection with the natural world from your romantic private lodge, perfect for two. Follow the scents and sounds of nature onto your secluded open-air viewing deck or al fresco shower, where the dramatic surround sound awakens you.
Take up the Two-Bedroom Forest Lodge
Couples, friends and family share the magic of Virunga together in this two-bedroom garden haven encircled by undisturbed rain forest. Separate bedrooms promise blissful privacy for all, while your furnished outdoor viewing deck offers a space to marvel at the theatre of nature, together.
Check out the Virunga Suite
Wake up as nature intended in this light-filled suite, where floor-to-ceiling glass and open-air bathtub blend indoor and outdoor living to celebrate the views beyond.
Don’t miss Ingagi Suite
Immerse yourself completely in the wild Rwanda safari gardens with an extended private space facing the flora. Soak up the rare beauty as you bathe in your outdoor bathtub or shower, lounge on the spacious deck, or dine in the fresh forest air. Inside, your striking master bedroom is complemented with expansive living and dining, so you have the best of both worlds for every mood.
Enjoy the Silver back Suite
Enjoy both grandeur and privacy in our crowning suite. Peaking out over an endless expanse of greenery, feel immersed in every corner of rain forest from your open-air lounge, featuring an intimate fire pit overlooking your private pool.
Explore the forest king lodge
Enjoy a seamless connection with the natural world from your romantic private lodge, perfect for two. Follow the scents and sounds of nature onto your secluded open-air viewing deck or al fresco shower, where the dramatic surround sound awakens you.
Chill at the nest
The Nest is the social heart of One & Only Gorilla’s Nest and your centre of gravity after a long day of adventure. From a quiet early morning coffee to a romantic evening meal, enjoy seasonal cuisine that’s in complete harmony with the natural world. With menus that change daily, enjoy the feeling of not knowing what to expect but knowing you will love it.
What about the nest bar
With warmth and energy, Nest Bar welcomes you in to share your stories from a day of activity. Sit back and relax as our resident mixologists craft the resort’s signature drinks for you. Feel connected to your surroundings with refreshing lemonades, cocktails and teas infused with the rose petals that grow here.
Go for private dinning
Carve your own space in this theatrical setting with private dining experiences that create your personal window into the volcanic surroundings. Enjoy secluded candlelit dinners, sustainable dining nestled in the chef’s garden or set off on a hike with a basket filled with delicious treats.
Visit the Jack Hanna Cottage
The cottage has been fully refurbished by One & Only Gorilla’s Nest with great care and attention to the original design and architecture making it an ideal hideaway during a busy adventure filled escape. Jack’s legacy can be felt throughout the restored living areas, which maintain the original dining table, chairs and wood flooring as well as on the intimate private garden terrace.
His character can also be seen in small details such as the original cottage sign, Jack’s original guest book documenting years of high-profile guests and photography throughout which tells a great story of his years in Rwanda.
The new design has been created with a luxury experience in mind from the Games Room where guests can spend an evening playing with bespoke wooden board games and cards to a boutique cinema room and a fully equipped dining area, ideal for those looking to escape for a private cigar and whisky experience.
