Pool and palm-lined gardens of Lake Kivu Serena Hotel on the shore of Lake Kivu, Rwanda

Gisenyi, Lake Kivu · RwandaLake Kivu Serena
Lakeside

A private beach after the trek

On the palm-lined shore of Lake Kivu at Gisenyi (Rubavu), with the Virunga volcanoes on the horizon, Lake Kivu Serena is the classic place to unwind after gorilla trekking. Volcanoes National Park is about 45 minutes away.The hotel has its own private beach, an 18-metre landscaped pool and the Maisha Spa — the decompression a mountain journey deserves.
Location
Gisenyi (Rubavu), on Lake Kivu
Style
Lakeside resort hotel
Accommodation
Around 65 rooms and suites
Best for
Relaxing after trekking, families, water activities
Pairs well with
Volcanoes N.P., Nyungwe, Kigali
The Stay

Rooms & amenities

Where you sleep

  • Superior and Family rooms with private balconies, some with lake views
  • Suites with sitting room, tub and shower
  • Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service

Around the lodge

  • Private beach
  • 18-metre landscaped pool with sundeck
  • Maisha Spa, gym, tennis and volleyball
  • Kiyaga lakefront restaurant, Lake View Bar and beach café
Experiences

Days at Lake Kivu Serena

Lake Kivu is warm, calm and free of hippos and crocodiles — perfect for time on the water.

Boat trips on Lake KivuIsland hops and sunset cruises on the lake.
Kayaking & jet-skiingWater sports straight from the beach.
Mountain bikingRide the lakeshore and the Congo Nile Trail hills.
Gisenyi & hot springsA town tour and the nearby Amashuza hot springs.
Nyiragongo volcanoA guided overnight climb to the lava lake (permits required).
With Jackal Adventures

How we bring you here

  • Road transfer from Volcanoes National Park in our private 4×4 Land Cruiser
  • Boat trips and lake activities arranged in advance
  • Onward routing along the lakeshore to Nyungwe Forest
  • Gorilla permits secured with the Rwanda Development Board

Lodge details are drawn from the property’s own published information and may change by season. Rates, room availability and activity fees are confirmed with your quote.

Safari tent lounge opening onto the savanna at sunrise

Your Stay

Plan a journey with Lake Kivu Serena

Tell us when you would like to travel and who is coming. We will check availability at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, build the route around it and send a tailored quote.Enquire About This Lodge