One&Only Resorts · Volcanoes National Park · Rwanda
One&Only Gorilla's Nest
At a glance
| Price band | $$$$ |
|---|---|
| From (USD) | $3,600per night |
| Room count | 21keys |
| Signature room | Forest Lodge |
| Best for | Gorilla trekking with the largest in-lodge programme |
| Transfer | 150 min from airport |
| Our score | 9.1 / 10 |
| Last verified | 2026-05-10 |
One&Only's eucalyptus-forest lodge on the lower slopes of the Virungas — 21 lodges across an ancient forest, the largest luxury room count in the gorilla-trekking zone, and the strongest in-lodge dining in Rwanda.
What works
- Eucalyptus-forest setting is the most dramatic in the trekking zone
- Strongest in-lodge dining of any Rwandan lodge
- Spa and pool deliver actual rest-day programming
Watch-outs
- Further from the Kinigi park HQ than Kwitonda — 20 min by vehicle vs 10
- Larger scale dilutes the small-camp intimacy some travellers want
Rooms & rates
| Category | From (USD) | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Lodge | $3,600 | Standard category; freestanding eucalyptus-pole structure with fireplace and forest deck. |
| Two-Bedroom Forest Residence | $7,200 | Family/group layout; private dining and butler service. |
Amenities
Rate watch
Cash rate, signature room category, last verified 2026-05-10.
| Season | Months | From (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Apr–May, Nov | $3,200 | — |
| Shoulder | Mar, Oct | $3,600 | — |
| High | Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb | $4,400 | — |
Operational specifics
- Airport transfer
- 150 min by car
- Main station
- 0 min on foot
- Walkability
- Kigali (KGL) 2.5h by road; Kinigi park HQ 20 min from lodge by vehicle.
Frequently asked
How does it compare to Singita Kwitonda?
Larger (21 vs 8 rooms), with stronger in-lodge dining and a more developed spa, but 10 minutes further from the park-HQ trek briefing. Pick on whether the lodge experience or the trek logistics matters more.
Sources
- One&Only Gorilla's Nest — accommodationverified 2026-05-10
Address
Kinigi, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Best for
Gorilla trekking with the largest in-lodge programme
Where this fits
Cluster
Resorts — the full hubBeach, mountain, desert, and overwater — the resort category, judged on what the property actually delivers once you arrive.
Pillar
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City
Where to stay in Volcanoes National ParkVolcanoes National Park city guide
Country
Rwanda luxury editRwanda
Peer
One&Only Resorts vs Singita — compareSingita Kwitonda Lodge, Volcanoes National Park
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