Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is a luxury accommodation found just 3 km (1.9 miles) from the center of Gisenyi in Rwanda, on the shores of Lake Kivu the sixth largest lake in Africa. The hotel is the best stylish hotel to stay in Kivu that overlooks a private beach. It is just 160km from Kigali City (20 minutes flight from Kigali international airport) and a few minutes from the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and the city of Goma. Serena hotels are many with different branches in different countries .
Lake Kivu is the largest of Rwanda’s freshwater lakes and the 15th deepest lake in the world. The lake occupies 2,700 square km and lies at 4,790 feet (1,460mile) above sea level. The lake flows southwards in Lake Tanganyika and it lies in the Albertine rift ( western branch of the East African rift) on the border of DRC and Rwanda. It is also home to the world’s tenth-largest inland island, Idjwi, while settlements on its shore include Bukavu, Kabare, Kalehe, Sake, and Goma in Congo and Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu in Rwanda. You can stay in Kivu and also visit congo. its just a few hours’ drive from Kivu to congo. Rwanda is a small landlocked country found in Central/ eastern Africa, Bordering democratic republic of Congo, Uganda in the North, Tanzania in the East and Burundi in the south. Rwanda is the 46th largest country covering a total area of 26, 798km. Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda and is found at the centre of Rwanda. You can visit Rwanda any time but its best to be there in the dry season. Tourism is the fastest growing and leading sector in Rwanda. Rwanda currently has 3 national parks namely; Volcanoes national park, Nyungwe national park, and Akagera national park. There are many different attractions in Rwanda which include; Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park as it is the most popular tourist activity done in Rwanda Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe, Canopy, Nature walks, Boat cruise at Lake Kivu, Golden Monkey trekking, Game drive in Akagera, City tour in Kigali like visiting genocide and kimironko market, Bisoke hike and cultural tour like Ibyi’wachu and many more activites.
Gorilla Permit in Rwanda is at 1500$. The best time to Track Chimpanzees in Rwanda is in the rainy season from mid-February to early June and from September to December and gorillas is from Feb to March, July, August, September, October, and mid-December. Rwanda has different accommodation, budget, midrange and luxury that are friendly and convenient for the tourists. The hotel is affordable and convenient for luxury visitors staying in Kivu and Kigali.
Lake Kivu Serena Lodge is comprised of 66 elegant rooms that are well decorated and furnished with privacy and tranquility. All rooms have ensuite private facilities like flushing toilets, mosquito nets, and hot running showers. Rooms are well equipped with Satellite, TVs, extinguishers and other facilities Rooms have balconies and verandas to relax in while enjoying the fantastic view of the lake and surrounding area. Excellent and fabulous rooms with clean and washed beddings. There are fireplaces at the lodge that warmth to visitors at the hotel. Rooms are in different categories; single, double and triple rooms and rooms cost 300$ per night and above. All rooms at kivu Serena lodge have terraces and sitting areas to relax in while facing the Kiyaga restaurant a private beach.
Lake Kivu Serena hotel offers more services and facilities which include; A restaurant that serves Yummy food ; breakfast ,lunch and dinner both in and outdoor dinners while facing the lake and private beach, a well-stocked bar with both hard and soft drinks, a swimming pool with a pool bar , you relax while enjoying the stunning view of the Lake Kivu, private beach and surrounding area, Free parking space available, Laundry services available, wifi available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends, Healthy and fitness centers like gym, saunas, steam bathe etc, business centers like conference halls , wedding meetings , honeymooners etc. Excellent rooms and comfortable beddings, Craft shop available at the hotel with more African style gifts like shoes, safari essentials, Recreational areas available at the hotel like boating, swimming, hiking, trekking, fishing, volleyball, tennis, and many others.
