Our New Partnership with Rubona Hill Lodge, Gisenyi — Lake Kivu's Best View

We're excited to announce a new partnership: Rwanda Safari Tours has partnered with Rubona Hill Lodge, perched on the hills above Gisenyi on the shores of Lake Kivu. If you're building a Rwanda itinerary that includes time on the lake, this is now one of our go-to recommendations — and there's a real benefit to booking it through us.

Why Rubona Hill Lodge, Gisenyi

Rubona Hill Lodge sits in an elevated position above Gisenyi, giving guests a genuinely sweeping view over Lake Kivu — the kind of setting where you can sit with a coffee in the morning and watch the water change color as the sun comes up. It's a peaceful, private spot, well suited to travelers who want their Lake Kivu stop to actually feel like rest, not just another stamp on the itinerary. After a few days of gorilla trekking or game drives, this is exactly the kind of place worth slowing down in.

What This Partnership Means for You

This is a genuine business collaboration, not just a listing. When you book your Lake Kivu stay at Rubona Hill Lodge through Rwanda Safari Tours as part of your itinerary, you get preferred partner rates — real savings on your budget compared to booking the lodge independently. It's one more way we keep your overall trip cost down without cutting anything from the experience.

How to Add It to Your Trip

Rubona Hill Lodge fits naturally into any itinerary that includes our Lake Kivu & Rubavu Tour, or as a relaxing close to a longer multi-day circuit after Volcanoes National Park or Nyungwe Forest. Tell us you're interested in staying there when you enquire, and we'll build it directly into your quote at the partner rate.

Planning a trip that includes Lake Kivu? Tell us what you're picturing and we'll include Rubona Hill Lodge in your itinerary and quote.