Serena Kivu Hotel
A 66-room lakefront resort with a private beach on Africa’s sixth-largest lake
66 Rooms & Suites
Established Lakefront Resort
Available via Inquiry
Post-Trek Relaxation, Resort-Style Travelers
Wilderness Living, Elevated
Part of the Serena Hotels group, this 66-room lakefront resort in Gisenyi has its own private stretch of palm-lined shoreline on Lake Kivu, with views across the water toward the Virunga volcanoes. An 18-meter pool, spa, and water sports sit alongside the more standard resort amenities — the most established international-chain option on this shore of the lake.
Key Distinctions of this Property
Sanctuary Amenities & Equipment
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Serena Kivu Hotel
All safari reservations managed directly by Tutoke
Experience Serena Kivu Hotel
We pair this sanctuary with private 4x4 vehicles, dedicated senior naturalists, and seamless cross-border flight connections.