Cyangugu is a city and capital of the Rusizi district of West Province, Rwanda. The city lies at the southern end of Lake Kivu, and is contiguous with Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, but separated from it by the Ruzizi River. Two bridges and a dam cross the river frontier.

The settlement has two main areas: Cyangugu itself is the low-density district on the lake shore, while Kamembe, the higher density industrial and transport centre is further inland and to the north. Kamembe Airport serves the city with flights three times a week to Kigali.

The city lies near Nyungwe Forest, a popular tourist destination, being one of the last remaining forest areas of Rwanda and home to chimpanzees and many other species of primates.

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Nyungwe Forest Lodge.

The lodge, built to blend in With the surrounding environment is situated in a tea plantation on the edge of the Nyungwe closed canopy rain forest, home to 13 species of primates, including Chimpanzees.

Lodge Facilities:

• Bistro with outdoor heated swimming pool
• Boma area for outdoor dining and drinks
• Relaxation retreat with 2 treatment rooms and a Jacuzzi pool
• Gift boutique
• Fitness centre with treadmill, cycle and free weights
• Conference facilities with AV equipment accommodating up to 18 delegates
• Tea lounge and bar
• Restaurant including private room with private terrace
• The main lodge building is wheelchair friendly with relevant facilities
• Daily laundry service
• Wireless internet access at main lodge building

Room/Suite configuration:
(all rooms and suites are forest facing)

• 15 x King bedded Luxury rooms sleeping a maximum of 2 adults each
• 7 x Twin bedded Luxury rooms sleeping a maximum of 2 adults each
• 2 x King bedded suites (both connect with a second twin bedded luxury room)

Room/Suite Features:

• Fire place   
• international electric  adaptors
• Air conditioning
• Private deck
• Private mini bar
• En-suite bathroom with indoor shower
• Tea and coffee making facility
• International dial telephones
• Hairdryer
• Flat LCD screen and digital satellite channels
• Electronic safe (Laptop size)
• Wireless internet access

Nyungwe Forest Lodge:

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the rugged African Jungle…………….

• The only five star establishment within the Nyungwe National Park area.
• Variety of 13 primate species representing 20% of the African primate species
• Black and White Colobus Monkeys are found in groups up to 400 individuals, almost 10 times the maximum group size recorded anywhere else
• More than 240 tree species in Nyungwe National Park
• More than 140 orchid species
• 275 Bird species with 24 endemic to the Central African Highlands (Albertine Rift)

General information:

• The driving distance from Kigali city centre is 250 km and the driving time is 4 to 5 hours travelling at speeds of approximately 60 km per hour average
• Helicopter charter flights can be arranged from Kigali International Airport, weather permitting
• Daily Rwandair flights from Kigali to Kamembe are available, weather permitting

Activities in the surroundings:

• Chimpanzee trekking (not for children under the age of fifteen)
• Black and White Colobus monkey trekking
• Grey-cheeked Mangabey trekking
• Blue Monkey and Golden Monkey trekking
• Kamiranzovu Swamp walk
• Kamiranzovu Waterfall walk
• Various guided walking trails from 1 hour to 7 hours
• Bird watching walk
• Cultural area walk