Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Conference Center

The Ballroom is the hotel's largest indoor event venue and provides a spacious, flexible setting for conferences, weddings, banquets, corporate functions, and large social gatherings. It can accommodate up to 200 guests in a theatre-style arrangement, making it suitable for large conferences, presentations, and formal gatherings. The space can also host 120 guests in a classroom setup, 100 guests for banquets, 80 guests for cabaret-style seating, 80 guests for receptions, and 60 guests in boardroom or U-shape configurations. Its hollow-square capacity of 80 guests further supports collaborative meetings and interactive events.

Meeting Room 1 is a flexible space designed for smaller meetings, workshops, seminars, training sessions, and corporate discussions. It accommodates up to 30 guests in theatre-style seating, making it suitable for presentations and small conferences. The room can also host 20 guests in classroom or hollow-square arrangements, while 15 guests can be accommodated in boardroom or U-shape setups. Its smaller scale makes it ideal for focused meetings, executive discussions, breakout sessions, and intimate business gatherings.

Meeting Room 2 provides a private and adaptable setting for small corporate and business events. It can accommodate up to 30 guests in a theatre-style arrangement and 20 guests in a classroom setup, making it suitable for seminars, presentations, workshops, and training sessions. The room can also accommodate 15 guests in boardroom or U-shape configurations, making it suitable for executive meetings, strategic discussions, and smaller collaborative gatherings. Its hollow-square arrangement can accommodate up to 20 guests.

Meeting Room 3 is the hotel's most intimate meeting space, designed for small executive gatherings, private discussions, workshops, and focused business sessions. It accommodates up to 15 guests in theatre-style seating and 12 guests in classroom or hollow-square arrangements. The room can host up to 8 guests in boardroom or U-shape configurations, making it particularly suitable for confidential meetings, interviews, executive discussions, and small team sessions requiring a quiet and private environment.

Lake View Bar Set beside the pool with views over Lake Kivu, the Lake View Bar is the perfect spot to unwind. Enjoy signature cocktails, wines, and beers alongside a casual menu of sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, and salads. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the bar comes alive with themed buffet dinners, adding a festive touch to your stay in Gisenyi.

Ziwani Cafe Set on the hotel’s private beach, Ziwani Café is the perfect spot for sundowners and relaxed dining by Lake Kivu. Enjoy beachside barbecues, Happy Hour specials and live entertainment each evening from 5:00 p.m, featuring local music and traditional Intore dance performances.

Step into a world free from distractions, where personalised treatments, signature massages, and holistic rituals are tailored to your wellbeing journey. Wellness Facilities Include: 18-metre landscaped swimming pool with sundeck and plunge pool State-of-the-art gym and cardio studio

With a private sandy beach, tropical gardens, and panoramic views of Lake Kivu, we offer one of Rwanda’s most romantic destinations for weddings, honeymoons, and special celebrations. The nearby Virunga Volcanoes create a dramatic backdrop, while soft lake breezes and golden sunsets set the perfect tone for your event. Whether you dream of an intimate beach ceremony, a grand ballroom reception, or a tented gala for up to 1,500 guests, our indoor and outdoor venues offer the only private beach setting in Rwanda. Our dedicated team provides customised planning and catering services, ensuring your celebration reflects your vision in every detail. Enhance your occasion with poolside BBQs, beach bonfires with Intore dancers, sunset cruises, or fishing charters on Lake Kivu. For honeymooners, romantic dinners by the water and excursions to nearby National Parks create once-in-a-lifetime memories.

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel offers guests opportunities to stay active and enjoy outdoor recreation through its tennis and volleyball facilities. The tennis facilities provide an opportunity for guests to enjoy casual games, recreational play, or friendly matches during their stay. The volleyball facilities are particularly well suited to group recreation, team-building activities, and informal competitions, making them a popular option for families, leisure travellers, corporate groups, and event attendees.

Lake Kivu Boat Ride Offers you an experience at Lake Kivu. Duration: 1 hour Price: US$150 and maximum capacity is 6 pax. Available from 07:00-17:00hrs Duration: 30 Minutes Price: US$75 and maximum capacity is 6 pax Available from 7:00-17:00hrs Boat ride & Sunset experience: Maximum 1Hour from 16:30hrs to 17:30hrs Price: Usd.150.00

Experience the thrill of water sports on the sparkling waters of Lake Kivu. Jet Skiing: 10-minute ride at USD 30 per person (maximum capacity: 1 pax per jet). Sunset Kayak: USD 30 per kayak for a one-hour evening trip. Day Trip Kayak: USD 100 per kayak for a full-day adventure. Available daily from 07:00 to 17:00 hrs.

This is a hand-craft based association comprising of women who dropped out of school due to unplanned pregnancies. It offers hand-craft & traditional dance classes Time: 2 and half hours Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs Price: US$30 per person or US$20 per person for groups of two or more. *Please note prices do not include transportation

Explore scenic biking trails around Lake Kivu for an adventurous way to experience Rwanda’s natural beauty. Ride past lush landscapes, rolling hills, and vibrant local communities on a guided or self-paced journey. Duration: Full day (08:00–17:00 hrs) Price: USD 30 per bicycle (max 1 guest per bike) Guiding Fee: USD 30 per bicycle