Beachfront Location: Hakuna Matata Lodge in Gisenyi offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the lush garden.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies with lake or garden views, and private bathrooms. Additional amenities include bathrobes, spa baths, and free WiFi.
Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves French and American cuisines. A bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks.
Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy fishing, a children’s playground, and bike hire. Free on-site parking and an outdoor fireplace enhance the stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
“The facilities were clean, and the staff were friendly.”
Gilbert
Belgium
“Nice location and very comfortable place. It is my second stay. Will definitely recommend it.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“Very beautiful views. Well kept rooms. Staff were extraordinarily helpful and amazing customer service.”
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Zamzam
Kenya
“We loved this accommodation and it has a very beautiful view of the lake. It was so calm and cool. The staff were very nice, friendly, and helpful.”
Luuk
Netherlands
“Very large apartment (more like a villa) 3 bedrooms with a bathroom en-suite each. Fantastic view on lake Kivu and beautiful garden. We loved the quiet surroundings. Master bedroom has great view on the lake. Breakfast and dinner were served at...”
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Marco
Germany
“Incredibly friendly and courteous staff.
The location is spectacular and at the same time very quiet. You are a good bit outside of Gisenyi. The view of Lake Kivu is great.
The food was very delicious and always freshly prepared. There are also...”
Jua
Netherlands
“great location and close to Lake Kivu with an exceptional view.”
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Eva
Germany
“We can really recommend the stay. The manager made sure that everything went well. Breakfast was included in the price. The lake view is beautiful!”
Shuibei
France
“The location is great, with a private beach to enjoy the lake Kivu and take a boat ride. Excellent food and warm welcoming like always. The guests can see the fishing activities during the sunset, really amazing experience.”
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Tobi
Australia
“The Staff was attentive and friendly. The location and the view were incredible.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
2 restaurants on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
American • French
Ambiance
Family friendly
Restaurant #2
No additional info available
House rules
Hakuna Matata Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:30 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Hakuna Matata Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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