Kivu Lodge

About this hotel

Accommodation

Kivu Lodge is located on a private peninsula jutting into the calm waters of Lake Kivu, surrounded by a coffee plantation. The lodge features 20 spacious cottages, including 2 executive suites, each with a private balcony and stunning lake views. Designed for comfort and exclusivity, it offers a tranquil environment with modern amenities.

Dining

Guests enjoy meals at the lodge’s restaurant, complemented by a coffee bar and lounge bar. Dining experiences include sunset cruises and cocktail parties aboard the Iliza boat, making evenings on Lake Kivu unforgettable.

Leisure & Local Attractions

Kivu Lodge offers a wide range of activities:

• Relaxation in a serene lakeside setting
• Swimming in the outdoor cascading pool overlooking Lake Kivu
• Water sports and local fishing
• Sunset cruises and dinner parties on the lake
• Coffee plantation tours and tastings
• Tea plantation visits and tastings
• Cultural troupe dancing (Intore) and community visits
• Excursions to the Bisesero Genocide Memorial Site
• Hiking and trips to Nyungwe Forest and the source of the River Nile

Amenities

Facilities include:

• 20 cottages (2 executive suites) with private balconies
• Restaurant, coffee bar, and lounge bar
• Cascading outdoor swimming pool
• Private peninsula location with helipad
• Speedboat transfers from Rubavu, Kamembe, and Karongi
• 25-minute flying time from Kigali International Airport