The second of One&Only’s Rwanda properties (the other is on a tea plantation in Nyungwe Forest – incidentally a perfect partner to Volcanoes), Gorilla’s Nest is all about breathing space in what’s likely to be a packed itinerary.
The 21 rooms and suites are tucked into the eucalyptus forest – the swankiest kind of treehouses. Rest those hike-weary legs with a soak in the bathtub and return from dinner to find a roaring fire cranking up the cosy factor.
Looking for something magnificent enough to satisfy the most demanding of gorillas? Book the Silverback Suite, which has its own pool and terrace – ideal for an afternoon of R&R (rest and red wine). Guaranteed to deter any chest-beating tantrums.
With a sauna, steam room and lap pool, the spa’s a splendid spot for recovering. This being a One&Only, you know treatments are going to be top notch. Follow a taxing hike with the 90-minute Post-Trek and Travel massage, ideal for sore or stiff muscles – that’s your body taken care of, but for the emotional rollercoaster of seeing gorillas in the wild, you’re on your own.
And then there’s the service. Thoughtfulness abounds, from the slippers proffered after you’ve cracked off your muddy boots to those same boots reappearing lovely and clean the next morning. The only downside is the rude awakening when you’re back home and finding your shoes exactly how you left them the night before.
