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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Gisenyi, Western, Rwanda · Serena Hotels · Accessible Luxury
The old Kivu Sun became Lake Kivu Serena in 2007, after Serena signed a 30-year concession with the Rwandan government. Sixty-six rooms on the Gisenyi shore of Africa's Great Lake, Virunga volcanoes behind, a private palm beach, Maisha spa, an 18-metre pool. Kiyaga cooks Rwandan and international downstairs.
- 66 rooms
- Opened 2007
- Rooms from 248 sq ft (23 m²)
About Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
- Rebranded from Kivu Sun Hotel in 2007 under a 30-year Serena concession with the Rwandan government.
- Private palm-lined beach on Lake Kivu; Maisha Spa and an 18-metre pool.
- Sixty-six rooms in Gisenyi, about 6 km from Goma Airport.
- Entry-level rooms start at 248 sq ft (23 m²).
History
Formerly the Kivu Sun Hotel, the house rebranded as Lake Kivu Serena in 2007 after the Serena Group signed a 30-year management concession with the Rwandan government. Sixty-six rooms sit on the Gisenyi shore of Lake Kivu, one of Africa's Great Lakes, with the Virunga volcanoes behind. A private palm beach, Maisha Spa, an 18-metre pool, and Kiyaga Restaurant.
The setting
6 km from Goma Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Kiyaga Restaurant — Restaurant · Rwandan, African and international
- Lake View Bar — Bar
- Ziwani Cafe — Café
Experiences
- Volcanic Hot Springs (Amashuza) — Known locally as the magic waters; mineral thermal pools
- Smouldering Nyiragongo Volcano hike — Four to six hour hike to summit lava lake; requires advance planning and permits
- Volcanoes National Park — Volcano treks and gorilla trekking; requires advance planning and permits
- Jet Skiing & Kayaking — Jet skiing 10-minute ride USD 30 per person; sunset kayak USD 30; day trip kayak USD 100; daily 07:00 to 17:00
- Lake Kivu Boat Ride — Boat rides from 30 minutes to 1 hour, up to 6 pax, plus sunset boat ride
- Mountain Biking along Lake Kivu — Full-day guided or self-paced biking around Lake Kivu
Amenities
- Maisha Spa & Gym with signature treatments and 18-metre pool
- Private palm-lined sandy beach with exclusive guest access
- Water sports including kayaking, jet skiing, and boat rides on Lake Kivu
- Kiyaga Restaurant featuring Rwandan and international cuisine
- Modern conference center with ballroom and meeting rooms
- Health club with tennis and volleyball courts
- Hot tub
- Kids' club
- Private beach
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