Accommodation along the Congo Nile Trail
Accommodation along the Congo Nile Trail
Accommodation along the Congo Nile Trail
There are many options of accommodation along the Congo Nile Trail for all budgets no matter if you are hiking, biking or kayaking the Congo Nile Trail. This list shows some of the options along the trail, but there are many more options which can be found if asking around. Rwanda is developing rapidly and new hotels are constantly being built along the shore of Lake Kivu and the Congo Nile Trail.
Accommodation in Rubavu
Rubavu is a rather large and touristic town on the shores of lake Kivu and where the Congo Nile Trail starts. There are many options of places to stay in and around Rubavu near the start of the Congo Nile Trail. The start of the Congo Nile Trail Stage 1 is near Bralirwa Brewery, a few kilometres outside of Rubavu along the newly paved road by the lake shores.
High end accommodation
Lake Kivu Serena
Classic hotel with private beach on the shores of Lake Kivu with sunbeds. Restaurant offers bar seating or seating down in the garden by the lake.
https://www.serenahotels.com/serenalakekivu/en/default.html
Mid Range Accommodation
Gorillas Lake Kivu
Well managed hotel close to Rubavu Public beach. Nice tropical garden with a large pool and and views of the lake from the upper floors.
http://www.gorillashotels.com/?rubrique4
Palm Beach Resort
Resort style hotel with round stone bungalows situated in a wonderful tropical palm garden on the shores of Lake Kivu. Nice restaurant and bar with seating at the edge of the lake.
https://the-palm-beach-resort-gisenyi.booked.net/
Nirvana Heights Resort and Spa
Hotel mostly known for its pool with a view over the bay. Nice seating area with a view but rooms are pretty basic.
https://dtravela.com/hotels/rwanda/rubavu/Nirvana-Heights-Hotel-Spa
Stipp hotel
Nice classic hotel on near Rubavu’s lakefront. Upper rooms have balconies with view of Lake Kivu. The garden has a pool and a children’s play area.
http://stipphotelgisenyi.com-rwanda.com/
Hill View Hotel
Hotel with a good location near the public beach. Unfortunately, a bit run down but caters mostly towards business travelers. There is a pool next to the parking and a pool bar which unfortunately closes at sundown.
http://hillviewhotelrwanda.com/
Paradise Malahide
Simple hotel with good restaurant offering seating by the water. The bungalows are very simple and offer overnight accommodation in Rwandan style using local materials.. There is also a private island in the bay.
Budget Accommodation
Musanto Hotel
Good value hotel near the beach bars at the end of the public beach. Simple standard, but functional and clean. Nice garden with restaurant.
Discover Rwanda Discover Beach
Hostel with shared or self-contained rooms in an old colonial villa. Great location across the beach from the public beach in Rubavu.
http://www.discoverrwanda.net/
Hakuna Matata Lodge
Nice place on the shores of Lake Kivu and a good restaurant. Garden stretches all the way down to the water’s edge and rooms overlook the lake.
http://www.hakunamatatalodge.rw/
Cyimbiri Accommodation
Budget accommodation
Cyimbiri Guest House
This guest house is run by the local community who also runs the school in the village. The accommodation is divided in two different apartments located at the edge of the lake. The apartments are basic, but comfortable and clean with electricity and hot running water. Each apartment has a number of ensuite double and single rooms, a common sitting room, a dining table and a kitchen with a gas stove. There are also comfortable camping facilities on the lawn by the water with access to bathrooms with shower facilities and toilets. Food can be cooked in one of the kitchens or food can be pre ordered by contacting the guest house before arrival. There is a nice beach for swimming.
Kinunu Accommodation
Mid Range Accommodation
Kinunu Guest House
This Guest house is located on a hill shaded by local trees and a nice garden leading down to the lake. There is a beach for swimming nearby behind the coffee washing station. The guest house is small but well managed and offers two different kinds of accommodation. Stay in one of the comfortable rooms in the guest house or in one of the new apartments with private terrace and views of Lake Kivu.
Rushel Kivu Lodge
Resort style hotel at the shore of Lake Kivu with private beach volleyball and nice beach. There is a number of different accommodation options ranging from smaller tents, luxurious suites and normal hotel rooms. There is a full service restaurant overlooking the private garden and beach.
Bumba Accommodation
Budget accommodation
Bumba Base Camp
Simple, but clean accommodation in the form of 4 rooms with bathrooms with running (cold) water. There are camping facilities on a nearby lawn and a service building with toilets and running water. Food should be pre ordered.
Vive Hotel / Diane Fossey Hotel Rutsiro
This large hotel has magnificent views from the edge of the town overlooking the valley below and Lake Kivu in the distance. The Hotel has recently undergone renovations and is relatively nice. There is a restaurant and a bar.
Karongi Accommodation
High end accommodation
Inn on the Lake
Nice modern designed place on the lake front with a garden which slopes down to the lake and wonderful views of the islands outside Karongi.
http://www.innonthelakekibuye.com/
Moriah Hill
Modern and well designed hotel by the lake. Nice restaurant with lake view.
Mid Range Accommodation
Delta Resort Hotel
Large hotel with lake view rooms and a private beach next to the museum of environment in Rubavu. Nice bar on the beach.
Cormoran Lodge
Wooden lodge built on a sloping garden with a private beach. Nice restaurant with views over the islands and the lake.
Budget Accommodation
Home St. Jean
Good for value accommodation near the Congo Nile Trail. Good food and rooms at affordable prices with nice views over the lake.
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=202994716515335
Bethany Hotel B
Not to be mistaken with Bethany Hotel A. Run down hotel at a prime location at the sea front. Cheap and somewhat functional with a nice view of the lake.
Mugonero Accommodation
Budget Accommodation
L’ Esperance Orphanage Mugonero
It is possible to stay in one of the comfortable visitor rooms with access to toilets and showers at the Orphanage. Food and the room must be pre ordered by contacting the orphanage before arrival.
L’ Esperance Orphanage Mugonero
Gisovu Accommodation
Budget Accommodation
Twumba Catholic Church
Guest room at the catholic church in Twumba at the edge of the tea plantations in Gisovu.
Mid Range Accommodation
Gisovu Tea Estate Guest House
Nice guest house with only three rooms located in the middle of the tea plantations in Gisovu Estate. Good place to stay when biking stage 4 of the Congo Nile Trail or as a base to explore Nyungwe Forest.
Karengera Accommodation
Budget Accommodation
Karengera High School
Karengera High School offers you basic but clean and functional accommodation in one of the boarding rooms. This accommodation is very special and offers a memorable experience. Accommodation needs to be pre booked before arrival and food should be pre ordered.
Kumbya Accommodation
Budget Accommodation
Kumbya Retreat Centre
This Christian retreat center is ideally located on a peninsula in a calming and natural setting. Accommodation can be had in one of the cabins and there is also a camping site with service buildings including shower and toilets. There is a bar but food should be pre ordered.
Kumbya Kivu Life Eco lodge
This lodge on the edge of the lake has wonderful views of the mountains and the bay below. There is a nice place to sit on the tables by the waters edge. Accommodation is in one of the round wooden bungalows. There is a bar overlooking the lake and a restaurant.
Ishara Accommodation
Budget Accommodation
Ishara Beach Hotel
This large complex overlooking the lake offers various forms or accommodation a private beach with a beach bar and large restaurant. You can stay one the wooden beach bungalows on the beach, in one of the rooms in the hotel, or camp at the campsite.
Rusizi Accommodation
High End Accommodation
Mantis Kivu Marina Bay
Large and modern conference hotel with a view of the bay of Lake Kivu outside Rusizi. Nice pool with a pool bar and a modern restaurant.
https://www.mantiscollection.com/hotel/mantis-kivu-marina-bay-hotel/
Mid Range Accommodation
Emeraude Kivu Resort
Comfortable and affordable hotel on the lake front. Nice view of Nkombo and Gihaya Islands and at night the lanterns of the night fishermen light up the bay below.
https://www.emeraudekivuresort.rw/
Budget Accommodation
Peace Guest House
Church-owned accommodation with lake views. Dinner and breakfast is served on the lawn overlooking the lake.
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