Nyungwe Forest Lodge | The Safari Awards

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All you need to know

Intro
Nyungwe Forest Lodge in Rwanda,part of Shamwari Group, effortlessly combines service excellence with African hospitality.
Highlights
Ensures an experience rich in local culture and surrounded by ancient forests majestic mountains and some of the rarest living creatures and plants on earth.
Need To Know
Nyungwe lies in a tea plantation on the edge of the closed-canopy rain forest. Situated in Rwanda’s mountainous southwest, the largest remaining tract of uninterrupted forest in Central and East Africa, it’s one of the most ancient forests dating back to the Ice Age.
Safaris
Guide walking trails and animal trekking Various guided Walking trails from 1 hours to 7 hours. Children under the age of fifteen (15) are not permitted to trek Chimpanzees, but are able to see the other primates and wonders of the forest.
Wildlife
The forest is home to more than 200 different tree species, a host of orchids and over 13 primate species including chimpanzees.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (more than 20 rooms)
Average Stay
2 nights
Average Price
$320 per person per room per night
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome, however there is child minding available for children younger than 4 years.
Accommodation
Boasting 20 spacious Luxury Rooms and 2, two bedroom Suites, Nyungwe offers guests supreme comfort and style amongst the rolling hills of Rwanda.
Accolades
Rated by CNN as one of the top 10 Safaris in the world
Season
July - November
Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (more than 20 rooms)

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