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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel


1°42’16.2"S 29°15’37.8"E

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel : Information from the owner

General information

Type
Hotel
No. of rooms
66
Check-in time
12:00 pm
Check-out time
10:00 am

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on Lake Kivu Serena Hotel , which contains our own observations and views.


Last updated by Owner
2 Oct 2024
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Facilities at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Property facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room facilities
Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Activities on site
Massages, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Nearby activities
Beach, Boating, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Fishing, Gorilla Tracking, Hiking, Historical Tours
Languages
English

Room types at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

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Family Room

With a spacious 25-square-meter layout, our Family Rooms are equipped with two queen beds and an lavish bathroom. These rooms comfortably accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children.

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Suite

Our suites provide 40 square meters of living space, with a king bed, a spacious bathroom offering both a tub and a shower, a convenient work area, a private sitting room with an additional guest washroom, and a furnished veranda that offers views of Lake Kivu.

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Superior Room

The superior rooms at the hotel span 25 square meters and feature a queen-sized bed along with a lavish bathroom. One of these rooms is specially equipped with accessibility features and amenities for guests with physical challenges.

Activities at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

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Boat Ride - at an additional cost

Offers you an experience at Lake Kivu.

- Time: 2 hours
- Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs
- Price: US$163 and maximum capacity is 6 pax.
- Time: 1 hour
- Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs
- Price: US$87 and maximum capacity is 6 pax.

*Please note prices exclude transportation

Guided Expeditions - on request

Trekking or driving on designated routes along the lake (on request – arranged with Marines)

Guided nature walks on Rubavu Mountain – on request

Guided tour of Gisenyi City

Hike to the Smoldering Nyiragongo Volcano

The Nyiragongo Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, famous for the lava lakes that have formed in the summit crater. The hike to the summit takes approximately four to six hours and can be difficult in humid conditions, but you are rewarded by sightings of rare birds and animals such as monkeys, bushbucks and chimpanzees, and the summit offers wonderful views of Gisenyi Town.

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Jet Sking & Kayaking - at an additional cost

Offers you an experience on Lake Kivu.

- Time: 1 hour
- Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs
- Price: US$30 and maximum capacity is 1 pax.
- Sunset: US$50 per 3 hour trip
- Day trip: US$100

*Please note the prices do not include transportation

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Lakeside Volleyball

Mountain biking - at an additional cost

Offers you an experience on biking trails along Lake Kivu.

- Time: Full day

- Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs

- Price: US$30 and maximum capacity is 1 pax.

- Guiding: US$30 per bicycle.

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Tennis

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel has a tennis court available.

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