One&Only Gorilla's Nest, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa
One&Only Gorilla's Nest, Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park, occupying the Rwandan share of the Virunga Mountains, is the one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Hundreds of bird species zip through its mist-shrouded forests, emerald-wrapped volcanoes rise up from the jungle and, of course, there are its iconic mountain gorillas. It’s Africa’s oldest national park, too, having been established in 1925. If Volcanoes National Park is like nature’s theatre having its award-winning show being extended time and time again, then One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is your front-row seat to watch wildlife’s greatest performance unfold. Hidden within the foothills of the Virunga Mountains and enveloped by eucalyptus trees, the lodge is just steps away from the iconic mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Gorilla’s Nest itself is a luxury sanctuary from which you can be wowed by its wild splendour and throughout your stay, you’ll be intimately connected with nature.
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Every suite and individual lodge at Gorilla’s Nest is luxurious jungle-chic hideaway, wrapped in eucalyptus trees and blurring the boundaries with your natural surroundings, each one with flawless vantage points of the outdoors. The lodge has been thatched in a traditional Rwandan style, while local artists were the visionaries behind the modern, bright and stylish interiors of each room. Authentic Imigongo art adds further Rwandan charm and character your accommodation, as do locally weaved baskets. The suites are spacious and beautifully furnished, with cosy fireplaces welcome additions so for it gets chilly in the mountains. Open-air bathtubs, decking and outside showers give you plenty of opportunities to (quite literally) soak up the Rwandan wilderness. Upgrade to a one-bedroom lodge for even more space, while the two-bedroom lodges are ideal for families seeking the ideal gorilla getaway.
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