Perfectly positioned for a Rwandan adventure

For such a tiny country, Rwanda is packed with some astonishing natural features. The list includes breathtakingly lush and rolling landscapes, wildlife-rich National Parks and, of course, its world famous mountain gorillas. Perhaps most surprisingly for a land-locked country, Rwanda also boasts soft, white sandy beaches, thanks to its beautiful lakes which include Kivu, the country’s largest.
And it is on the edge of this lake that you can find the Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. We think this hotel resort is a great find, especially as its location allows easy access to many of those attractions which make Rwanda so special.

First, there’s the immediate vicinity of the hotel, which is set right on the sandy shores of Lake Kivu. With its own private beach on this great lake, and a restaurant overlooking the water, the Serena Hotel is a gorgeous spot for a relaxing beach holiday.

The next facet of this hotel’s location which deserves attention is the fact that its nearest town is in a different country. Owing to the Serena’s position at the very edge of Rwanda’s territory, a short drive takes you into the town of Goma, which is actually over the border in the Congo (formerly Zaire). So taking a short journey down the road means you can say you’ve been to two African countries. The town of Goma itself offers the opportunity to browse and purchase traditional African craftwork and provides a fascinating insight into a city which has suffered the impacts of numerous volcanic eruptions.

A further factor which makes the Serena’s position so attractive is the accessibility of Rwanda’s greatest tourist asset of all – its silverback gorillas. The Volcanoes National Park, one of the world’s few wild places where these rare animals can be found, requires a journey but not a long one. The distance involved means avoiding the high prices of the accommodation which is much closer to the park gates. And as tracking gorillas is one of Africa’s more expensive treats, keeping the cost down by staying at an affordable hotel such as the Serena can only be a good thing.

Aside from the fantastic and varied activities and sights within a convenient range of the Serena, the hotel itself offers all the ingredients needed for an indulgent holiday in the sun. When you’re not lounging on its exclusive beach, you can relax in the swimming pool or at the health club. With comfy rooms and family facilities too, we think this makes a good all-round resort and the perfect base for a great Rwandan holiday.