Top 5-Star Hotels in Nyamasheke

Wow, wow and wow. This hotel treats you like a dignitary. This retreat is geared for the upscale traveler where cost is not an obstacle. It ain't cheap by any stretch of the imagination but like they say, you get what you pay for. They have thought of everything at this hotel. The rooms are immaculate, private and very comfortable. The service is impeccable. The food is gourmet and generous. It is like going to a Michelin star restaurant. The staff is EXTREMELY attentive and glow with appreciation that you are their guest. The hotel common areas are spotless and attended to with great detail, attention and care. Most people come here for the chimpanzee trekking. Understand that unlike the gorillas, chimps are far more mobile and like to climb high up trees. If you are lucky they will come to the ground long enough for you to get a good photo but for the most part, you are shooting up into trees. Once you get to the family, be aware that they may move again. As such, a short trek can easily evolve into a very long trek. Some travelers find that a chimp trek is much less rewarding than the gorillas who tend to be on the ground much longer and travel far less allowing for better photo ops. Having said all that, we got lucky and after a very strenuous 2 hour trek finally found a chimp family that was fairly stationary allowing us to get memorable photos. If you book this experience, go into it with an open mind and understand that there is no controlling chimps so you may have an amazing trek (like we had) or you may be disappointed. Unlike the gorillas which pretty much guarantee a 100% chance of a one hour encounter, chimps are a little less predictable. If you have ANY concerns about visiting Rwanda, put those worries aside. The regional airport in Kigali is very small and easy to navigate. The troubles of 30 years ago are in their history and today's Rwanda is warm, welcoming and very safe. We fell in love with the people, the country's spirit, breathtaking scenery and the wildlife. Being with gorillas is exhilarating and lifechanging. The Rwandan people embrace tourists and we always felt welcomed and appreciated. While not the cheapest destination in the world, it is a MUST SEE and we cannot wait to return.

When you stay at Nyungwe Top View Hotel in Bushekeri, you'll be 9 minutes by car from Nyungwe Forest National Park. This hotel is 28.2 mi (45.3 km) from Parc National de Kahuzi-Biéga.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Chimpanzee Lodge in Bushekeri, you'll be in a national park and 7 minutes by car from Nyungwe Forest National Park. This lodge is 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Parc National de Kahuzi-Biéga.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Chimpanzee Lodge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at this villa in Kagano, you'll be 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Nyungwe Forest National Park.This villa offers designated smoking areas.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which has a kitchenette. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.