Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is Rwanda's only 5-star hotel outside Kigali, and one of the most spectacularly situated properties in East Africa. Set on a private stretch of palm-fringed lakeshore in the resort town of Gisenyi (Rubavu), the hotel commands breathtaking views of Lake Kivu — Africa's sixth-largest lake — with the dramatic backdrop of the Virunga Volcanoes. Part of the prestigious Serena Hotels Collection, the property features 66 stylishly appointed rooms and suites, a large outdoor pool, a private sandy beach, extensive water sports facilities, the Maisha Health Centre spa, two restaurants and bars, a modern conference centre, and manicured tropical gardens. It is a premier destination for romantic retreats, family holidays, corporate events, and as a luxurious base following gorilla trekking in nearby Volcanoes National Park (approximately 1 hour away).