Accommodation

Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel celebrates the shores of this African Great Lake as a destination of astonishing beauty, where pristine beaches and the sparkling waters of Africa’s sixth largest lake come together in breathtaking fashion. Your arrival is greeted by a bright, open-plan lobby giving way to a private stretch of beach reserved exclusively for hotel guests. We welcome you to experience unparalleled warmth, hospitality and relaxation at our tropically inspired hotel in Gisenyi, Rwanda.

With guest accommodations, restaurants and a spectacular swimming pool nestled among palm trees and manicured grounds and gardens, our privileged waterfront enclave provides all the amenities you would expect from a resort considered by many to be one of Rwanda’s best.

Boasting gracious, personalised hospitality and abundant recreational activities on land and water, this 66-room getaway is the perfect choice for an extended holiday or weekend escape. Guests may choose from a selection of beautifully appointed rooms and suites and savour exceptional dining highlighted by the lakefront Kiyaga Restaurant and evening sundowners on the beach at Ziwani Café. A modern conference centre and outdoor event venues overlooking the lake set us among the area’s premier hotels for corporate and social gatherings.

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel combines tropical serenity and waterfront exhilaration to create a truly unique Rwanda resort experience.

Located right in on shores of Lake Kivu, this completely renovated resort is everything you need for the perfect vacation, family gathering or a romantic getaway. Every room is equipped with amenities that will help you relax and feel refreshed by the caressing breeze from Lake Kivu, one of the cleanest lakes in the world. Every single room is equipped with a HD TV, air conditioner, hair driers, refrigerator, wireless internet and a safe locker to for your valuables. Come and enjoy other recreational activities including kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boat tours, tennis, beach volleyball and tanning lakeside enjoying a delicious cocktail.

Palm Garden Resort is a beautifully relaxed, owner-run boutique hotel located right on the clear waters of Lake Kivu.

With incredibly scenic views from most areas of this lake front property, Palm Garden Resort is the ideal location to watch the local activity on the lake, with dhows sailing back and forth between Rwanda and the DRC.

The resort comprises standard rooms in the main building, with 3 stunning stand alone cottages, only metres from the lapping lake water.  The cottages are built entirely from local volcanic rock, and outside showers add to the fun experience.

Activities in the area include water sports, fishing, boat cruises, cycling routes, hiking and village visits.

This is the perfect combination with an exciting gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park, as it is an easy 2 hour drive from the park.