Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is a beautiful luxury hotel located just a few kilometers from Gisenyi. This city is one of the best cities located on the shores of Lake Kivu. Fringed by beautiful sandy beaches near the Virunga volcano, with a breath-taking backdrop of rolling hills, breezes and panoramic lake views are overwhelming. The lodge is just a few hours from Kigali, the perfect destination for the most beautiful trips in Rwanda and Congo. Overlooking Lake Kivu, it is located in the Great Albertine Rift region on the Congo border. This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in East Africa and all of Africa.
Part of the Serena hotel chain, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel features a swimming pool, health fitness center, and beach bar serving excellent cocktails, beer, spirits, vodka, whiskey, and wine. At the bar counter, we have premium brand drinks and your favourite drink. The hotel bar also serves the best drinks. The main area of the lodge has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel rooms are large and spacious with 60 rooms, including 6 suites, equipped with TV, private TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi, intercom, etc. to provide a comfortable lodge stay.
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is the perfect place to start your African experience. Enjoy the warm and beautiful city of Kigali. The capital is considered the cleanest city in East Africa. You will then be transferred by car or plane to your Kivu hotel. A helicopter tour takes just 25 minutes. Activities include morning, noon and evening boat cruises on the lake, island tours, beach relaxation and beach soccer.
Beyond Gisenyi town visiting Volcanoes National Park is ideal. It is a known destination for mountain gorillas. They are habituated for guest visit and live in the forest freely without being captivated. They are intelligent, gentle, and strong primates characterized by their large fur bodies. Tracking gorillas requires you to buy a permit which goes for $1500 per permit. The Dian Fossey hike is a trail leading to the grave of the American primatologist who lost her life in protection of the mountain gorillas. Her great works have been kept alive a featured on many events.
Visit Akagera National Park Rwanda’s only Savannah conservation area and home to the so-called big five of the wilderness. Game drives along the game tracks is a lovely experience everyone should see. Visit Nyungwe Forest National Park for a great chimpanzee experience. Lake Kivu Serena Hotel can be visited all year round but beat during the dry seasons of the country, please bring warm clothes, long-sleeved shirts, and trousers.