Icyayi Songa Lodge is a tea-themed luxury lodge located just minutes from Nyungwe National Park in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda, opening in May 2026. Surrounded by lush tea plantations, the lodge offers easy access to the park’s rich biodiversity, including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and countless bird species. You can enjoy experiences like chimpanzee trekking, the canopy walk, and tea-themed cultural activities while staying in eco-conscious, luxurious accommodations.

WHY CHOOSE ICYAYI SONGA LODGE?

• Each suite is designed to harmonize luxury with the wild beauty of Nyungwe, creating an intimate sanctuary for those seeking a refined and naturistic escape.
• The park contains 13 primate species (25% of Africa’s total), more than 300 bird species including 30 Albertine Rift endemics, 1068 plant species, 85 mammal species, 32 amphibian and 38 reptile species.
• Trekking with Chimpanzees is an obvious highlight, but there are many other activity options including the Nyungwe Canopy Walkway, one of the longest Ziplines in Africa, forest walks and lodge activities like Cycling, Crop to Cup Tea Experience (Tea picking) and Archery.