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 Cormoran Lodge, Lake Kivu 

Rustic and authentic

This charming wooden lodge sits in a remote hillside spot on the shore of Lake Kivu.

With just a scattering of rustic wooden cabins set in lush tropical gardens on the shores of Lake Kivu, Cormoran Lodge is a restful and intimate retreat. It’s the perfect place to unwind for a day or two between wildlife treks, with suitably low-key, eco-friendly facilities. The seven spacious rooms are perched on stilts to make the most of the lake views. Natural materials predominate in the décor, with wooden floors, walls and ceilings and stone feature walls in the bathroom. All have a small fridge, free Wi-Fi and a balcony offering breathtaking views.

There’s a pocket-sized private artificial beach, complete with loungers, where you can dry off between lake swims; a jetty for boat trips if you feel a little more energetic; and a games room where you can play billiards, darts or board games.

Why we love Cormoran Lodge, Lake Kivu

  • Cormoran Lodge is all about the views, whether its from your room, the restaurant or from a lounger on the lake shore

  • This intimate lodge has just seven rooms so the service is very personal

  • The fish served in the restaurant is fresh straight from Lake Kivu

  • From the VIP cabin, you can see the glowing crater of Congo’s Nyiragongo volcano

3 stars
Jun - Sep
Rwanda
10 hours to Kigali via Nairobi
Near Kibuye on the shore of Lake Kivu
Approx. 3 hours’ drive from Kigali

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Activities
  • Good to Know

The food in the small restaurant is a mix of Rwandan and international dishes cooked fresh to order, with local seafood a speciality. There’s also a cosy bar.

Go trekking in the Kibuye region or take a boat trip on Lake Kivu.

Credit/debit cards can’t be used at Cormoran Lodge – it takes cash only.

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