Lake Kivu Accommodation
Kingfisher Journeys isn't responsible for any of the accommodation on Lake Kivu, so, when we stay at these places, we're pleased to be supporting local businesses and communities.
The photo above is of the Cyimbili guest house. We hope you find these details helpful.
The photo above is of the Cyimbili guest house. We hope you find these details helpful.
Gisenyi (Rubavu)
Kingfisher Journeys’ kayaking in Gisenyi starts in Brawilra just outside of Gisenyi town. So here are some nearby places to stay.
In Brawilra, we meet at:
Other nearby hotels in Brawilra include:
In Gisenyi town (where we go Stand Up Paddleboarding) hotel options include:
If you're looking for budget accommodation, one of the cheapest places to stay is:
Note that Brawilra is about 7km from Gisenyi town so to travel between the two, you will need your own transport or will need to take a motorcycle (moto) or car taxi.
In Brawilra, we meet at:
- Paradise Malahide hotel (+250 788648650, +250 788756204).
Other nearby hotels in Brawilra include:
- Inzu Lodge (+250 784179203, +250 725250101)
(Recommended for being super friendly and with great food and an amazing view) - Hakuna Matata Lodge View (+250 787484954)
- Inzozi Beach Hotel
- Labella Lodge (+250 788510714, +250 783373400)
- Nirvana Heights Hotel & Spa (+250 788203015)
In Gisenyi town (where we go Stand Up Paddleboarding) hotel options include:
- Dian Fossey Nyiramacibir Hotel (+250 788517591, +250 788305511)
- Discover Rwanda Gisenyi Beach (+250 781586272)
- Gorillas Lake Kivu (+250 788200500)
- Hill View Hotel Lake Kivu (+250 780345858, (+250 734345858)
- Lake View Apartments and Hotel
- Lambada hotel (+250 785931867)
- Musanto Hotel (+250 788346434, +250 783047180)
- Serena Lake Kivu (+250 252541100)
If you're looking for budget accommodation, one of the cheapest places to stay is:
- Centre d'Accueil Saint Francois Xavier (+250 724488576).
Note that Brawilra is about 7km from Gisenyi town so to travel between the two, you will need your own transport or will need to take a motorcycle (moto) or car taxi.
Between Gisenyi and Kibuye
During our kayaking journeys between Gisenyi and Kibuye, Kingfisher Journeys calls into the following locations. The prices and details given here are a guide only, and are subject to change without notice.
If you book through a tour operator, your trip will normally include your accommodation at these places. However, if you book directly with Kingfisher Journeys, we can make reservations for you, but you will need to pay the guesthouse or lodge when you check out.
If you book through a tour operator, your trip will normally include your accommodation at these places. However, if you book directly with Kingfisher Journeys, we can make reservations for you, but you will need to pay the guesthouse or lodge when you check out.
Cyimbili: Congo Nile Trail Guesthouse
Kinunu: Rushel Kivu Lodge
Kinunu: Congo Nile Trail Guesthouse
Gishai Island
If you are 'wild camping' on the island, for $10 per person we will go to the market, buy and then bring ingredients for dinner and breakfast, that we can cook together on the island. We also have 2-person tents and camping equipment available for hire for $15 pp.
- Twin & Double rooms - RWF 15,000
- Single rooms - RWF 10,000
- Campsite - RWF 5,000
- Dorm rooms are also available.
- Lunch & Dinner are about RWF 5,000, Breakfast RWF 2,000
- The optional coffee tour that you can do with Cyimbili Coffee here costs $30pp which, despite being quite expensive, is well worth doing.
Kinunu: Rushel Kivu Lodge
- Guest House Room - Single: $50; Double: $70 includes breakfast
- Villa Room - Single: $60; Double: $80 includes breakfast
- Tent - Single: $35; Double: $40 includes breakfast
Kinunu: Congo Nile Trail Guesthouse
- Single room - Price TBC including breakfast
- Twin & Double rooms - RWF 25,000pp including breakfast
- Lunch & Dinner are about RWF 5,000
Gishai Island
- ‘Wild’ camping - $25. (Includes access to this private island, where the owners provide security)
- Lunch & Dinner are about RWF 5,000
If you are 'wild camping' on the island, for $10 per person we will go to the market, buy and then bring ingredients for dinner and breakfast, that we can cook together on the island. We also have 2-person tents and camping equipment available for hire for $15 pp.
