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Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel


2°25’55.4"S 29°5’23.4"E

About Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Opened in 2011, Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel is a short drive off the main road, on top of a steep hill.

From its hilltop vantage point, Top View has beautiful views across the neighbouring forest and tea plantations, and its proximity to the headquarters of Nyungwe Forest National Park makes it is a good base for trekking to see the chimpanzees and exploring the forest.

At first glance, Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel looks quite smart, but on closer inspection it is a little scruffy. The furniture may be modern but it's a mish-mash of design, and is quite cheaply made. And we were pretty disappointed with the food. Yet regardless of the hotel's imperfections we thought the location was great and it is certainly comfortable enough, offering relatively good value. Indeed, the slight scruffiness and the odd mix of styles is rather endearing. In addition, the staff try really hard and we'd expect the friendly atmosphere and welcoming service to add enormously to the overall experience.

Accommodation
12 cottages
Children
Best for 10+
Open
All year

Activities

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

Cultural excursion

Cultural excursion

Guided walking safari

Guided walking safari

Primate trekking

Primate trekking

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel: Full Report

Safaris visiting Nyungwe Top View Hill

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Golden Monkey Safari

12 days • 5 locations • 1 country
KIGALI AIRPORT TO KIGALI AIRPORT

Combine four key areas of Rwanda on this excellent-value trip, for a true wildlife and cultural experience. The perfect itinerary for those who want to see all the highlights of Rwanda.

Visiting Kigali, Volcanoes and 3 other areas

US$11,010 - US$12,170 per person

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Traveller reviews of Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

22 real, un-edited reviews from Expert Africa's travellers.


80%
22 reviews since August 2007
Excellent
9
Good
7
Average
4
Poor
1
Terrible
1
JohnfromAustralia

Arrived 10 Jan 2025, 2 nights

"Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel review"

"The location was good …" Read John’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Average

MarVilfromSouth Africa

Arrived 8 Jan 2025, 2 nights

"Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel review"

"we had a wonderful stay here and everyone was lovely …" Read MarVil’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Good

Mr & Mrs StonefromDorset

Arrived 16 Sep 2024, 2 nights

"Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel review"

"Great location......clean and comfortable room. …" Read Mr & Mrs Stone’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Excellent

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Our travellers’ wildlife sightings from Nyungwe Top View Hill

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Chimpanzee

100% success

Pangolin

0% success

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel's location

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When to go to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Our month by month guide: What it's like to visit Nyungwe Top View Hill in Nyungwe Forest National Park


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Rwanda in January

January falls into the shorter dry season in Rwanda and conditions can be good, however expect some showers during your stay. Christmas and New Year can be a very popular time of year to travel and lodges book up early. The high demand and favourable conditions lead to high prices for the more luxurious lodges.

Travellers spending at least two nights in another of Rwanda’s national parks, in addition to the Volcanoes National Park, can take advantage of lower prices for one gorilla permit. This makes it great-value to do a longer trip to Rwanda, taking time to explore Nyungwe Forest and Akagera National Park. January can be fantastic for birding too, with plenty of migrant species found in the forests.

  • Generally good weather although with some rainy spells.
  • Popular time of year to travel, particularly around New Year.
  • Advance booking advised, particularly for high-end trips.
  • Good for birding with migrant species present.
  • Special offers are great for exploring the other national parks.

Our view

A very good time to visit

Weather in January

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Excursions from Nyungwe Top View Hill

Optional extra day-trips and excursions possible whilst you're staying at Nyungwe Top View Hill. Talk to us: these are usually best arranged before you go.


Bird Walk in Nyungwe Forest

Bird Walk in Nyungwe Forest

Two–four hours

For many, the wealth of birds that inhabit Nyungwe Forest is the park’s greatest attraction. Spend a morning or afternoon exploring in the company of a birding specialist, following forest trails as you watch out for the colourful, the secretive and sometimes the extremely rare birds of this ancient tropical rainforest.

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100% (2 reviews)
Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest

Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest

Two - three hours

The Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest opened in 2010 and was one of the first high-level bridges of this kind to cross a forest canopy on the African continent. You'll be amazed by this easy walk high above the forest canopy.

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87% (15 reviews)
Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

Half day - one hour with the chimpanzees

Trekking to see the chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park can be exhilarating. While sighting them in dense forest can be challenging, to watch them cavorting in the tree tops, their all-too-human characteristics to the fore, makes this an exceptionally rewarding half-day excursion.

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90% (20 reviews)

Other lodges in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Alternative places to stay in this same area.


Nyungwe House

Nyungwe House

Nyungwe House is the most upmarket place to stay in Nyungwe Forest National Park, and one of Rwanda's very best lodges.


97% (23 reviews)

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