Rwanda Camps & Lodges
Icyayi Songa Lodge, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Rwanda
Camp Details
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.
Questions about Icyayi Songa
When does the lodge open, and where is it?
Icyayi Songa is due to open in May 2026 in Nyamasheke District, just minutes from Nyungwe National Park and surrounded by working tea plantations. The tea theme runs through the property, and each suite is designed as a quiet retreat facing the forest landscape.
What is there to do beyond chimpanzee trekking?
Chimpanzee trekking is the headline, but the Nyungwe Canopy Walkway, one of the longest ziplines in Africa, and forest walks are all within reach. At the lodge you can cycle, try archery, or join the Crop to Cup tea experience and pick tea yourself.
What do the rates cover?
Rates start from US$2,000 per room per night for Luxury Suites and include full board, selected drinks such as house wines, local beers and soft drinks, complimentary laundry and current taxes. Activity permits, park entry fees, transfers, in-room spa treatments and premium wines and spirits are extra.
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Icyayi Songa Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 01 June – 31 October; 15 December 2026 – 05 January 2027 | Luxury Suites | US $ 2400 |
| 2026 | 16 February – 31 May; 01 November – 14 December | Luxury Suites | US $ 2000 |
Rates are Per Room Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Icyayi Songa Lodge rates include – breakfast, lunch, dinner on Full Board basis (FB), selected drinks (House Wines, local Beers and soft drinks), complimentary laundry services and inclusive of all current government taxes & levies.
Rates exclude – Transfers to and from the lodge, Activity permits and park entry fees, In-room spa treatments, and items of a personal nature, Premium alcoholic spirits and wines.
Questions about Icyayi Songa
When does the lodge open, and where is it?
Icyayi Songa is due to open in May 2026 in Nyamasheke District, just minutes from Nyungwe National Park and surrounded by working tea plantations. The tea theme runs through the property, and each suite is designed as a quiet retreat facing the forest landscape.
What is there to do beyond chimpanzee trekking?
Chimpanzee trekking is the headline, but the Nyungwe Canopy Walkway, one of the longest ziplines in Africa, and forest walks are all within reach. At the lodge you can cycle, try archery, or join the Crop to Cup tea experience and pick tea yourself.
What do the rates cover?
Rates start from US$2,000 per room per night for Luxury Suites and include full board, selected drinks such as house wines, local beers and soft drinks, complimentary laundry and current taxes. Activity permits, park entry fees, transfers, in-room spa treatments and premium wines and spirits are extra.
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Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome to Icyayi Songa Lodge.
Questions about Icyayi Songa
When does the lodge open, and where is it?
Icyayi Songa is due to open in May 2026 in Nyamasheke District, just minutes from Nyungwe National Park and surrounded by working tea plantations. The tea theme runs through the property, and each suite is designed as a quiet retreat facing the forest landscape.
What is there to do beyond chimpanzee trekking?
Chimpanzee trekking is the headline, but the Nyungwe Canopy Walkway, one of the longest ziplines in Africa, and forest walks are all within reach. At the lodge you can cycle, try archery, or join the Crop to Cup tea experience and pick tea yourself.
What do the rates cover?
Rates start from US$2,000 per room per night for Luxury Suites and include full board, selected drinks such as house wines, local beers and soft drinks, complimentary laundry and current taxes. Activity permits, park entry fees, transfers, in-room spa treatments and premium wines and spirits are extra.
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