Finding where to stay in Nyungwe Forest National Park can sometimes be challenging. Every year, Nyungwe attracts travelers from all over the world, and various hotels are needed to accommodate them during their visit to this hidden gem.
Nyungwe Forest National Park offers not only budget and luxury accommodations but also a variety of comfortable mid-range lodges and hotels worth staying at. These mid-range lodges and hotels provide excellent comfort for nature lovers on a Rwanda safari.
For a great stay during your chimpanzee tracking, primate tracking safari, or after a canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park, here are some of the best mid-range lodges and hotels to consider.
Nyungwe Top View Hotel
Looking for the best 3-star hotel for an overnight stay near Nyungwe National Park? Nyungwe Top View Hotel is an excellent 3-star facility located on a raised mountain near Gisakura Centre in Nyamasheke District.
This district is in Rwanda’s Western Province and offers amazing views of Lake Kivu and the expansive tea plantations. Nyungwe Top View Hotel is the most accessible, located just a 6-minute drive from Gisakura Reception Centre.
Key amenities include a restaurant, 24-hour front desk, fully stocked bar, and reception services like luggage storage, concierge service, and express check-in/check-out.
Room types include Standard Single Room, Twin Room, Standard Triple Room, and Standard Double Room.
Emeraude Kivu Resort
Emeraude Kivu Resort is one of the best 3-star hotels in Kamembe Town, Rwanda. It is located on the shores of Lake Kivu, providing views of the lake’s islands and the Congo’s Virunga volcanoes. From the resort, it takes about an hour to drive to the Uwinka Reception of Nyungwe Forest National Park and about 30 minutes to Gisakura Reception Centre. It is approximately 5-6 hours’ drive from Kigali City.
Emeraude Kivu Resort is renowned for its excellent services and amenities. The resort has 10 elegant rooms, including 8 deluxe rooms and 2 suites, all offering ultimate comfort. Room features include hot and cold showers or bathtubs, flushing toilets, private balconies, satellite TV, mosquito nets, chairs, and sitting areas.
Other amenities include a restaurant serving local and international cuisines, a fully stocked bar and lounge, parking space, health and fitness clubs, a business center, and free Wi-Fi.
Activities to do around the resort include chimpanzee tracking, canopy walks, nature walks, bird watching, primate trekking, cultural tours, and visits to nearby Kahuzi-Biega National Park in D.R. Congo for lowland gorilla trekking.
Golden Monkey Hotel
Golden Monkey Hotel is a mid-range 3-star facility located 644 meters (0.6 kilometers) from Gikongoro Church. The hotel features over 30 rooms and offers free parking, a 24-hour front desk, wireless internet, a sauna, and a restaurant serving a daily continental breakfast.
Peace Guest House
Peace Guest House is located in the far southwestern part of Rwanda, along the shores of Lake Kivu, near Cyangugu Port. This serene countryside hotel can accommodate up to 52 guests.
Facilities include comfortable en-suite rooms and some shared bathrooms, sitting rooms, a restaurant with views of Lake Kivu, satellite TV, internet, and telephone.
The Peace Guest House is 41 kilometers from the Uwinka Reception Centre and a 45-minute drive from Gisakura Reception Centre in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
