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Your Lakeside Escape for Fun and Adventure

Rushel Bed with lakeside view
Rushel Rooms
Rushel Glamping Tents

Rushel Rooms

At Rushel Kivu Resort, we offer a variety of rooms designed to suit every guest’s preference from luxurious suite to adventure tents, each space is carefully designed to provide comfort, style and beautiful views of Lake Kivu.

Restaurant & Bar

Guests can enjoy delicious meals and refreshing drinks while overlooking the stunning views of Lake Kivu. From relaxed breakfasts and vibrant lunches to sunset dinners and beachside cocktails, our restaurant and bar offer the perfect setting for every occasion.


Our talented chefs blend creativity and tradition to create memorable dining experiences, while our bar serves expertly crafted cocktails that bring the perfect lakeside beach vibe.


Whether you are visiting as a couple, family, or large group, Rushel Kivu Resort also offers exciting buffet options and customized dining experiences for celebrations, events, and special gatherings.

Rushel Dining
Bird Watching Paradise
Coffee Experience

Things to do at Rushel

At Rushel Kivu Resort, adventure and discovery are at the heart of every stay. Guests can enjoy a wide range of exciting water activities, nature experiences, and cultural tours designed to showcase the beauty and spirit of Lake Kivu and Kinunu.


Explore the lake with boat tours, island visits, fishing experiences, and bird watching, or discover the surrounding hills through scenic hikes, the Congo Nile Trail, and nature walks. For guests seeking cultural immersion, Rushel also offers coffee plantation tours, banana beer experiences, beekeeping, arts and crafts, and authentic local encounters.

ABOUT  RUSHEL  KIVU  RESORT

Nestled in Kinunu, Rwanda’s coffee paradise, Rushel Kivu Resort is your lakeside escape for fun, adventure, and relaxation. Located on the scenic shores of Lake Kivu between the beautiful Kinunu hills, our resort offers a welcoming getaway away from the city.
Rushel is a family-run resort founded by Dr. Odette Nyiramilimo, who was born in Kinunu in 1956, and her husband Dr. Jean-Baptiste Gasasira, alongside their three children. For Dr. Odette, Rushel represents the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to build something meaningful in her home village and share the beauty of Kinunu with visitors from near and far.
Guests can enjoy family-friendly activities, peaceful lake views, warm hospitality, and comfortable accommodations. We also host weddings, anniversaries, family gatherings, and special celebrations, with flexible options that allow guests to customize their experience.
With fresh meals available on request and the calming sounds of nature all around, Rushel is the perfect place to relax, explore, celebrate, and create lasting memories.

Dr Odette & Dr. Jean-Baptiste

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WHAT OUR GUEST SAY

Really enjoyed my time at Rushel Kivu Lodge. Such a beautiful place. I stayed in the standard tent and it was amazing. I had a full shower and toilet in a side tent, and you have an amazing view. very very nice, access to beach, nice little restaurant with some delicious Tilapia and breakfast, and very friendly staff

@Michaela May- Google review

Claire Brooks, MI

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