Rwandan Rendezvous: Exploring the Land of a Thousand Hills

Experience the highest standard of comfort and convenience at Kigali Marriott Hotel. This premier luxury business hotel in Kigali is conveniently located along KN3 Avenue in downtown Kigali, close to the financial district, embassies, government ministries and Kigali City Hall. Timeless elegance surrounds you on arrival to a modern and spacious lobby and grand stairs. Experience spacious guest rooms decorated in warm pastel colors and fitted with the latest in technology. Visit Cucina Restaurant for tasty, innovative Italian fare and Lobby Bar for cocktails and city vistas. Complete your stay with a day of pampering at Saray Spa, the largest spa in the city, with its 5-star treatments and outdoor pool. Featuring the largest meeting space in the city, the hotel in Kigali is ideal for hosting productive conventions, elegant weddings and retreats of all sizes. Whether here for business or leisure, their Kigali luxury hotel offers all the amenities you'll need for an unforgettable retreat in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Ruzizi Tented Lodge is a luxury eco-lodge located on Lake Ihema. Its nine tents are set back from Ihema’s serene shores and hidden among swaying palms and fruiting fig trees. With a 20-guest maximum, the lodge is an intimate retreat. Each tent boasts an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water, a dressing area, and a cosy queen bed. Guests will also have access to a thatched reception and dining area and wooden walkways leading to a stunning deck that hangs over the lake. It contains a central fire pit and is the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or post-dinner digestif. The lodge is powered by solar energy and prides itself on being environmentally conscious.

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8 Standard tents Tree-top superior tent

Consisting of 7 standard (4 twins; 3 doubles) plus 1 family.

1 tree-top superior at a higher price point.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Verandah

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Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge is located in Musanze and serves as an ideal base on which to explore the Volcanoes National Park. The lodge offers 13 bedrooms and a VIP cottage, all comfortably furnished and feature modern amenities. To enhance the experience, guests can make use of the onsite restaurant, pool, traditional sauna and a steam sauna.

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Standard Rooms Deluxe Rooms VIP Cabana

The standard rooms are the most economical way to enjoy the beauty of the grounds and all that Rwanda offers.

The deluxe rooms are offered with one queen bed or two twin beds. The rooms allow guests to enjoy the peace and tranquillity they deserve while only a short walk from the onsite pool and lounge area.

The VIP cabana allows guests to enjoy their stay in comfort and privacy. The cabana features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private porch and an eating and sitting area.

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is a picturesque destination on the shores of Lake Kivu, one of Africa's largest lakes. The hotel's open-plan lobby welcomes you to a private beach exclusively for its guests, offering a tropical paradise in Gisenyi, Rwanda. This 66-room resort provides all the expected amenities, making it one of Rwanda's top choices.

Guests can enjoy beautifully appointed rooms and suites, exquisite dining at the lakefront Kiyaga Restaurant, and relaxing sundowners at Ziwani Café on the beach. The hotel features a modern conference center and outdoor event venues with stunning lake views, ideal for corporate and social gatherings.

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel blends tranquility with waterfront excitement, providing a unique and unforgettable Rwandan resort experience.

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Welcome to Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Quick check-in

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Swimming pool

Lake Kivu private beach

Wind Sailing

Family Room Superior Room Suite

With a spacious 25-square-meter layout, our Family Rooms are equipped with two queen beds and an lavish bathroom. These rooms comfortably accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children.

The superior rooms at the hotel span 25 square meters and feature a queen-sized bed along with a lavish bathroom. One of these rooms is specially equipped with accessibility features and amenities for guests with physical challenges.

Our suites provide 40 square meters of living space, with a king bed, a spacious bathroom offering both a tub and a shower, a convenient work area, a private sitting room with an additional guest washroom, and a furnished veranda that offers views of Lake Kivu.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Room Service (24 hours)

Boat Ride - at an additional cost Jet Sking & Kayaking - at an additional cost Guided Expeditions - on request Mountain biking - at an additional cost Hike to the Smoldering Nyiragongo Volcano Lakeside Volleyball Tennis

Offers you an experience at Lake Kivu.

- Time: 2 hours
- Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs
- Price: US$163 and maximum capacity is 6 pax.
- Time: 1 hour
- Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs
- Price: US$87 and maximum capacity is 6 pax.

*Please note prices exclude transportation

Offers you an experience on Lake Kivu.

- Time: 1 hour
- Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs
- Price: US$30 and maximum capacity is 1 pax.
- Sunset: US$50 per 3 hour trip
- Day trip: US$100

*Please note the prices do not include transportation

Trekking or driving on designated routes along the lake (on request – arranged with Marines)

Guided nature walks on Rubavu Mountain – on request

Guided tour of Gisenyi City

Offers you an experience on biking trails along Lake Kivu.

- Time: Full day

- Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs

- Price: US$30 and maximum capacity is 1 pax.

- Guiding: US$30 per bicycle.

The Nyiragongo Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, famous for the lava lakes that have formed in the summit crater. The hike to the summit takes approximately four to six hours and can be difficult in humid conditions, but you are rewarded by sightings of rare birds and animals such as monkeys, bushbucks and chimpanzees, and the summit offers wonderful views of Gisenyi Town.

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel has a tennis court available.

Kiyaga Restaurant Lake View Bar Ziwani Café

Overlooking magical Lake Kivu, Kiyaga Restaurant is the perfect venue for sophisticated yet casual dining. The menu celebrates the best in Rwandese, African and international cuisine, showcasing innovative dishes prepared with the highest quality local ingredients. Mornings find the restaurant bustling with delicious rituals. A sumptuous hot breakfast, complimentary to hotel guests, offers an extensive selection of hot dishes, fresh fruits, freshly squeezed juices, just-baked breads and pastries.

You’ve come to Lake Kivu to relax and let go. So there’s no better spot for leaving daily worries behind than our lounge and terrace by the pool. From signature cocktails and an extensive beer and wine selection to sandwiches, burgers, pizzas and salads, find everything you could possibly want to help you enjoy a sun-splashed day by the pool. And be sure to join us for our themed buffet dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Located on the hotel’s private beach, Ziwani Café provides a beautiful setting for beachside BBQs and evening sundowners. Each evening at 5:00 p.m., we toast the closing of another day with Happy Hour specials, live local music and traditional Intore dancers.

Nyungwe Top view hill hotel is the elegant place; a heaven on earth, idyllically situated on top of one of the hills of Nyungwe forest area; the largest single forest block in East Africa and the biggest water reservoir for Rwanda.

Nyungwe Top view hill hotel offers most beautiful and tranquil accommodation facility comprises of 12 self contained with 4 twin and 8 queen size bed apartments having a sitting room with a fire place to warm you up and a balcony with picturesque view of sunrise or sunset from all the rooms including incomparable view of part of the Nyungwe National Park, Kahuzi Biega National Park, Tea plantations, Lake Kivu, the volcanoes and Idjwi Island right from the top of the hill.

The accommodation is offered as bed and breakfast, half board or full board facility.

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