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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

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Location

Lake Kivu, Rwanda

Accommodation

Lodge

Comfort Level

Luxury

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel commands an enviable position along Gisenyi’s palm-fringed lakeshore, where Rwanda’s largest body of water stretches to the distant Congolese hills. A favourite among travelers seeking a restorative interlude, this hotel blends classic Rwandan design with expansive facilities that make it both a leisure destination and a strategic base for exploring the western region. The spacious rooms and suites open onto private balconies, each capturing the lake’s shifting moods from dawn to dusk.

Amenities

Private beach on Lake Kivu
Maisha Spa and wellness centre
Outdoor swimming pool and children’s pool
Conference and event facilities
Restaurant and lake-view bar

Room Types

66 Deluxe Rooms

Twin Rooms
Double Rooms
Family Rooms

The hotel’s broad beachfront is ideal for swimming or launching a kayak to explore quiet coves. A sprawling pool complex offers plenty of space for relaxation, while the Maisha Spa provides treatments rooted in African botanicals. In the evenings, you can gather on the terrace for cocktails as the sun melts into the lake, before enjoying fresh tilapia and tropical produce in the Kiyaga Restaurant.

Lake kayaking and boat excursions

Day trips to Nyungwe National Par

Visits to Gisenyi town and hot springs

Birdwatching along the lake shore

Cycling along the Congo Nile Trail

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Beyond its tranquil setting, Lake Kivu Serena is a springboard to adventures in Nyungwe Forest, the vibrant markets of Gisenyi, and boat trips to Napoleon Island. Whether you’re recovering from a gorilla trek or looking to unwind with your family, the hotel delivers an experience that is both energising and rejuvenating.

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