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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is set on the sandy banks of Lake Kivu just outside of Gisenyi. With the Virunga Volcanoes providing a charming backdrop, the hotel boasts a private beach, excellent facilities and is surrounded by lush tropical gardens. The property is around a 20-minute flight from Kigali International Airport followed by a short car journey and is also close enough to the Volcanoes National Park to act as a comfortable rest stop after gorilla trekking. Lake Kivu is vast and the 6th largest lake in Africa, as such it is an excellent playground for water-based activities, with fishing and boating on offer.

The hotel provides a choice of 66 rooms and luxury suites. There is also a good restaurant, that boasts al fresco dining and stunning panoramas, a swimming pool and a health center offering various treatments.

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  • Private beach with safe swimming on Lake Kivu
  • Canoeing, jet skiing, cycling, lake fishing and boating
  • Beach BBQs, poolside BBQs and evening sundowners
  • 23 Family Rooms and babysitters

At a glance

  • 66 Rooms
  • All Ages
  • Open All Year
  • Family Rooms
  • Full Board

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"Rwanda may be a landlocked country, but this lake-side resort offers a great opportunity to enjoy water-sports and some beach time, particularly following a strenuous gorilla tracking adventure. It is less than 2 hours drive from Volcanoes National Park."

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