Rwanda Camps & Lodges
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Lake Kivu, Rwanda
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Rwanda
Camp Details
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, personalized 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.
WHY CHOOSE LAKE KIVU SERENA HOTEL?
- Recreation including boating, swimming, volleyball, tennis, fishing, hiking and trekking
- Private Beach
- Outdoor Pool and Sundeck
- Gift Shop
- Conferencing venue
- Business Centre
- Free wifi
- Maisha Spa & Gym
Staying at Lake Kivu Serena
Does the hotel have its own beach?
Yes. The open-plan lobby gives way to a private stretch of beach reserved exclusively for hotel guests, on the shores of Africa's sixth largest lake. Evening sundowners are served on the sand at the Ziwani Cafe, while the Kiyaga Restaurant sits on the lakefront.
What is there to do on and around the water?
Recreation here spans boating, swimming, fishing, volleyball and tennis, with hiking and trekking for those who want to head inland. There is also an outdoor pool and sundeck set among palm trees, and a Maisha Spa and gym on the property.
Is it better for a weekend or a longer stay?
Either works. This 66-room property is described as suiting both an extended holiday and a short weekend escape, with a choice of rooms and suites, manicured waterfront gardens and enough activity on land and water to fill several days. Rates start from US$190 per room per night.
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