Kigali Serena Hotel
distinctive Camp | Kigali, Rwanda
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The Kigali Serena Hotel is located in central Kigali, just six miles from Kigali International Airport. This relaxed yet elegant five-star hotel is ideally located on one of Kigali's most charming boulevards. With comforts such as air conditioning, a pool, restaurants and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, it is an ideal and comfortable stop at the start of your Rwanda safari.
Our Expert Says
There are two main reasons why the Kigali Serena is my top choice for accommodations in Kigali: first is its convenient location just 10 minutes from the airport, and secondly, its 5-star quality and service make it a very comfortable setting to begin or end a Rwanda safari.
– Greg Courter
The Hotel
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Number of Rooms: 148
The Kigali Serena Hotel is constructed around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese art. Each of the newly renovated rooms is decorated in pan-African style with twin or queen-sized beds and luxury bathrooms. Central to the hotel is the extensive lounge overlooking the pool, which offers an upbeat bar area and a more relaxed and intimate piano bar. Off the lounge is an open-air terrace with Mediterranean furniture and wide parasols. The Kigali Serena offers the optimum blend of superb cuisine: ultra-fresh locally sourced ingredients and globally inspired menus. The highly popular Milima Restaurant has been styled to offer a classically elegant interior and a light-filled atrium overlooking the tropical gardens. The casual, stylish Sokoni Café offers indoor and outdoor poolside seating and is known for its fine cocktails, globetrotting cuisine and vibrant live music. The stunning new Moorish-themed spa offers a wide range of treatments.
Facilities & Amenities
- En suite bathroom with tub and shower
- Shampoo, soap and lotion
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee in room
- Television
- Direct-dial telephone
- 220v charging outlets in room
- In-room safe
- Central pool
- Spa (extra cost)
- Fitness center
- Restaurant and bar
- 24-hour room service
- Wi-Fi available
- Laundry (extra cost)
- Credit cards accepted (Visa, MasterCard and AmEx)
Wildlife Viewing & Activities
Kigali offers direct access to primate-focused wildlife viewing in Rwanda’s national parks.
Climate
Month | Max | Min | Rainfall |
---|---|---|---|
January | 80° F | 61° F | 1.89 in |
26° C | 16° C | 48 mm | |
February | 81° F | 61° F | 3.29 in |
27° C | 16° C | 84 mm | |
March | 80° F | 61° F | 3.01 in |
26° C | 16° C | 76 mm | |
April | 79° F | 61° F | 3.79 in |
26° C | 16° C | 96 mm | |
May | 78° F | 62° F | 2.79 in |
25° C | 16° C | 71 mm | |
June | 80° F | 60° F | 0.95 in |
26° C | 15° C | 24 mm | |
July | 80° F | 60° F | 0.13 in |
26° C | 15° C | 3 mm | |
August | 82° F | 62° F | 1.27 in |
27° C | 16° C | 32 mm | |
September | 82° F | 61° F | 1.79 in |
27° C | 16° C | 45 mm | |
October | 81° F | 61° F | 3.55 in |
27° C | 16° C | 90 mm | |
November | 78° F | 61° F | 2.42 in |
25° C | 16° C | 61 mm | |
December | 79° F | 60° F | 2.47 in |
26° C | 15° C | 63 mm |