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Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) – Lake & river

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Boutique hotels in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

A lakeside town with beaches, kayaking and quiet shoreline stays.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

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Kivu Cleo Hotel

Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

A smaller, low-key hotel with lake-view balconies, with kayaking and boat trips arranged from the property.

Gisenyi sits on the northern shore of Lake Kivu, a long, calm lake ringed by green hills. It has a promenade, small beaches and a laid-back feel, and the lake is safe for swimming and kayaking.

Where to stay

A few hotels and guesthouses stand along the shore, from beachfront hotels to smaller, low-key places with lake-view balconies.

Good to know

The town is about 90 minutes from Musanze, which makes it a natural place to relax after gorilla trekking.

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Questions about Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

How many boutique hotels are there in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)?

We list 1 boutique hotel in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu), including Kivu Cleo Hotel.