LUX* Lake Kivu

Located on the shores of scenic Lake Kivu in Rwanda's western region, LUX* Lake Kivu offers an intimate luxury retreat overlooking one of Africa's Great Lakes. Designed for slow travel, the 14-key resort combines contemporary hospitality, wellbeing and destination-inspired experiences. Framed by panoramic lake and hillside views, its suites and private villa provide calm restorative spaces to reconnect with nature.

Known as a premier birdwatching haven, guests can explore Lake Kivu through curated water experiences, wellness rituals and locally inspired dining. Signature LUX* Extraordinary Experiences include Napoleon Trek, a guided dawn or dusk hike up Napoleon Island as thousands of fruit bats take flight; The Island Run, a private boat trip to Lake Kivu's surrounding isles including Blue Monkey Island and Swimming Cows Island; The Gorilla Morning, a full-day Volcanoes National Park excursion for rainforest trekking and close encounters with mountain gorilla families; and From Cherry to Cup, highlighting Rwanda's renowned coffee heritage from plantation to tastings alongside local communities. Elevated culinary experiences at international restaurant Cleo, lakeside dining destination Riva and Maison LUX* café & bar, complemented by Sunrise Yoga Practice and the LUX* ME Spa, complete the holistic approach to luxury contemporary travel.

Positioned within reach of Nyungwe Forest, Volcanoes National Park and the western tourism corridor, LUX* Lake Kivu serves as both a gateway to discovery and a tranquil lakeside escape. Guided by strong ESG principles and The Lux Collective's Circle of Care framework, operations champion sustainable development via local procurement, conservation awareness and community uplift.

LUX* Lake Kivu and SALT of Akagera herald the next chapter of the ultra-luxury Rwanda Tourism Circuit, with three future developments planned for 2028 across Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe National Park and Akagera National Park.