PAID CONTENT FOR ONE&ONLY: GORILLA’S NEST AND ONE&ONLY NYUNGWE HOUSE


chefs. The meals are created using fresh organic ingredients, direct from the chef’s garden, and the food is inspired by traditional Rwandan dishes. Aperitifs and snacks are always available, and the sounds of the rainforest give every meal a delightfully romantic edge. One&Only Nyungwe House is renowned for


being an excellent wellbeing retreat. Guests can indulge in signature treatments at the One&Only Spa, which offers an extensive array of luxury treatments, meditation, yoga, Pilates and fitness training. Designed by renowned wellness and beauty brand Africology, each unique spa treatment combines the wisdom of traditional holistic therapies and the scientific power of the purest natural ingredients. The menu offers experiences that harness the essence of Africa and which include the Forest Awakening, the Nyungwe Ritual and the Fire Ritual. In this region of Rwanda, there are 13 different


species of primate, including chimpanzee, and an impressive 275 bird species, from the gabar goshawk to the great blue turaco. Deeper into the


wild are rare primates and reptiles, butterflies, exotic birds and indigenous flora. Guests can take part in on-resort activities such


as mountain biking and an African tea ceremony that uses tea leaves harvested nearby. Interacting with locals is the best way to learn about the area’s culture, crafts, cuisine and customs.


Rwanda Landlocked Rwanda lies within the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa. Famed for its gorilla adventures, this compact country packs a punch when it comes to travel experiences, encompassing dense rainforests, shimmering lakes and the cosmopolitan capital of Kigali. There are few mountain landscapes more breathtaking than the Virunga volcanoes, home of the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas. Mindblowing experiences are to be found in


every direction of the country. Nyungwe National Park lies to the south, the rolling plains of Akagera National Park are to the east, and the west is home to the shimmering waters of Lake Kivu.


DON’T MISS See Rwanda’s gorillas from One&Only Gorilla’s Nest or relax at One&Only Nyungwe House’s world-class spa


Need to know


GORILLA’S NEST • Located in Volcanoes National Park in the foothills of Virunga Mountains


• Nest bar serves jungle-inspired cocktails and South African wines


• State-of-the-art fitness centre with Technogym


• Spa treatments drawing on African traditions


NYUNGWE HOUSE • Track chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys


• Guided walks, bird-watching and walking trails


• Infinity pool overlooks the rainforest • Boma for outdoor dining and drinks • Relaxation retreat with two treatment rooms


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