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Lake Kivu

Rwanda
Serena Lake Kivu
Ranked #7 of 16 attractions in Rwanda
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Gisenyi The Gate to Congo The Surrounding Area Serena Lake Kivu
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Kampala, Uganda
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great relaxation after gorilla trekking!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

This pretty lake is perfect for a few days of R & R after trekking. Not a ton to do, but nice views and some peace and quiet. More

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Dublin
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Lake Kivu is a stunning place and Kibuye is beautifully situated to take advantage of the views. We stayed in Home St. Jean behind the Catholic church on the hill which was basic but lovely and clean. The staff were very helpful and we organised a boat trip onto the lake with them. I would thoroughly recommend visiting Kibuye if... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Good place to recover from a Gorilla hike”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

The Serena Lodge on the shore of Lake Kivu is comfortable, with good food and a very peaceful atmosphere. It is also very good value for money, something that is hard to find in Africa. If you visit the gorillas, you will want a hot shower, a cold beer, and a friendly place to relax afterwards. This is it! More

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629 reviews 629 reviews
Reviews in 123 cities Reviews in 123 cities
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“A Nice Break if You're Only Inland on Your Trip”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2010
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Lake Kivu is a huge lake on the border between Rwanda and Congo. There are a number of hotels along the shores of varying quality, a small stretch of beach in the vicinity of the Serena Hotel, and of course a few boat rides you can do. The town of Gisenyi is on one side of the border, while Gomo... More

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Fleurance, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“très beau site”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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“Splendido, ma la traversata è pericolosa!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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