Few places on earth are able to awaken a wild spirit of adventure as One & Only Gorilla’s Nest does. Just picture yourself gazing into the wilderness through a large window or looking face-to-face with the majestic mountain gorillas and experiencing the real culture of Rwanda.
One & Only Gorilla’s Nest guests get the chance to experience real luxury while being cushioned in the foothills of the jaw-dropping Volcanoes National Park hence making it possible to enjoy personal and intimate encounters with the Giant Apes that roam freely in their natural habitat.
Right from the moment guests step their feet at One & Only Gorilla’s Nest, they are warmly greeted by beautiful and fragrant flora and fauna. Are you a lover of flowers? Then the hidden garden atop the stunning Virunga Mountains will be your favorite place because it is where magnificent roses and towering eucalyptus trees grow all year round in the fertile volcanic soils.
Rooms and amenities at One & Only Gorilla’s Nest
One & Only Gorilla’s Nest private free-standing treehouses and Suites are incredibly suspended over verdant gardens at eye level with towering eucalyptus trees as well as incredible volcanic surroundings. Guests are treated to the call of trees from their private sanctuaries where binoculars, a library of books, as well as a mind-blowing Imigongo art await.
This Lodge has Treehouses and Suites.
The Forest Treehouse
This Treehouse allows guests to float seamlessly between secluded indoor and outdoor spaces while connecting with mother nature – in the form of volcanic surroundings as well as eucalyptus trees. This 77-square-meter room has either 1 King bed or 2 single beds providing the chance to lounge as sound is tracked by the soothing crackle of local wood in the fireplace. There is nothing as unforgettable as watching the floor-to-ceiling glass disappear while letting the sweet scents and sounds of nature in. Amenities to enjoy here are complimentary Wi-Fi, a private balcony for relaxing, and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub.
Susa Treehouse at One & Only Gorilla’s Nest
This two-bedroom Paradise is part of a living breathing garden and therefore perfect for family travelers. It has separate bedrooms with private bathrooms and is only connected by an airy outdoor viewing deck as well as a bathroom. Be prepared to share the Virunga magic together with your friends or family while being surrounded by sprawling forests. One of the bedrooms is a master bedroom while the other is a convertible twin or King Bedroom with a large central bathroom (featuring a standalone bath).
The other rooms at this Lodge are the Virunga Suite, the Ingagi Suites, and the Silverback Suite with different amenities.
Virunga Suite
This 147-square-meter Suite has a 1 King size bed with a spacious deck, an en-suite grandmaster bathroom with a large standalone bath and shower, an open-air bathtub, an outdoor shower that is perfect for refreshing after a strenuous gorilla trek, a separate living and dining area with roaring fireplace at the center.
Ingagi Suite
This Suite was named after one of the mountain gorillas hence making guests feel alive and powerful in serene spaces completely at peace in a natural surrounding forest. Staying here makes guests feel in awe of the exceptional natural beauty that surrounds them while lounging on the large private deck or dining in the fresh forest air. This 251-square-meter Suite has a master bedroom with a King bed, an airy living and dining area with a cozy central fireplace, a master bathroom with a standalone bath, an indoor and outdoor shower, and free internet access.
Silverback Suite at One & Only Gorilla’s Nest
This one-bedroom Suite is 402 square meters and is adorned with an expansive master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, an airy living and dining room for relaxing and sharing experiences, an airy multi-level outdoor space, a private swimming pool, a barbeque dining terrace, and an expansive balcony for relishing the beautiful surrounding while sipping on wine or any other drink.