Essential Safari Lodge
Recommended 1+ Day Stay
Activities include Canoeing, Boating, Water Skiing, Swimming
Cormoran Lodge
The Lodge
Cormoran Lodge is located in the village of Kibuye on the eastern shores of Lake Kivu in Rwanda. Set in a small bay, a short distance to the north of town, Cormoran Lodge consists of elegant little public areas and just a handful of rooms, all set up on stilts on steep slopes above a small raised beach. The lodge is a pleasant place to stay, perfectly situated to break the journey between Virunga Mountains and Nyungwe Forest.
The Rooms
All rooms offer a high standard of comfort with breathtaking views of Lake Kivu and are equipped with television, wi-fi, mini fridge and en-suite bath and shower.
The Activities
Steep steps lead down to a small private man-made beach next to the lake, with a few sunloungers, a campfire, and toys and swings for children to play on. It’s just a short walk to a jetty where guests are welcome to swim, while the more active can rent kayaks or motorboats, or go waterskiing. Lake Kivu area has lot biodiversity secrets; it has 26 fish species and is a breeding haven for many bird species. Most of breeding areas are on the same islands and peninsula. Daily excursions include a visit to Napoleon Island near Kibuye – home to thousands of bats. Spend the night or enjoy a meal at Amahoro Island near Kibuye, or visit the inhabitants of Bugarama and Nkomo Islands. There is also the option to cycle, hike or drive along the Congo-Nile Trail. This 227 km long trail runs from Gisenyi to Kamembe along the scenic shores of Lake Kivu.