Jun
Best time to visitWildlife: The long dry season is the best time for gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park because the ground is dry.
One&Only Gorilla's Nest
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
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All inclusive (AI)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, House wine, beers and non-alcoholic drinks with meals and 4 more
21 rooms
Forest Treehouse, Susa Treehouse, Virunga Suite and 2 more
Children 15 and over
By air
25 min from Kigali International Airport
Overview
About One&Only Gorilla's Nest
One&Only Gorilla's Nest places 21 treehouses and suites among eucalyptus trees near Volcanoes National Park. Private decks and fireplaces make the rooms places to settle after exploring, while the two-bedroom Susa Treehouse accommodates up to three guests. Meals include house wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks with dining, alongside two resort activities per person each day. Away from the rooms, there is a spa, gym, heated infinity pool and library. With a minimum guest age of 15, this is a forest retreat for travellers combining mountain gorilla encounters with time to unwind.
“A good fit for travellers who want gorilla trekking and the comforts of a small resort: forest-facing rooms, fireside evenings and a heated pool, with meals and selected resort experiences included.”
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Known for
What you can expect to see
Gorilla
A forest retreat near Volcanoes National Park for encounters with endangered mountain gorillas.
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: Save up to 20% on stays of four nights or more. Book by 17 December 2026 for stays until 21 December 2026. New bookings only; cannot be combined with other offers.
Included
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- House wine, beers and non-alcoholic drinks with meals
- Two daily resort activities per person
- Trekking equipment
- Laundry for nature experiences
- Fireplace
- Walking safaris
- Birdwatching
- Rwandan coffee tasting
- Gorilla family storytelling
- Trail running (ages 12+)
Not included
National park activity permits are purchased separately before taking part.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Private drumming workshops, banana plantation visits and Iby’iwacu Cultural Village visits cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Library
- Restaurant
- Bar
In your room
- Private deck
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Forest Treehousesleeps 2 adults · Private deck, Outdoor shower, Fireplace
- Susa Treehousesleeps 3 adults · Two bedrooms, Private viewing deck, Fireplace
- Virunga Suitesleeps 2 adults · Outdoor shower and bathtub, Separate living area, Fireplace
- Ingagi Suitesleeps 2 adults · Spacious deck, Alfresco bath, Outdoor shower
- Silverback Suitesleeps 2 adults · Private pool, Outdoor terrace, Firepit
Activities
Things to do
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Kigali International Airport
- 25 min transfer
- One&Only Gorilla's Nest
- How you arrive
- By air · 25 min from Kigali International Airport
- Transfers
- The resort arranges road transfers from Kigali International Airport, a 2.5-hour drive, or chartered-helicopter transfers taking 25 minutes.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Ages 15 and over
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- June: Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- Best time to visit
Month-by-month notes
Jul
Best time to visitWildlife: The long dry season is the best time for gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park because the ground is dry.
Aug
Best time to visitWildlife: The long dry season is the best time for gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park because the ground is dry.
Sep
Best time to visitWildlife: The long dry season is the best time for gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park because the ground is dry.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.