INZU Lodge

Love at first sight. Set in a beautiful terraced garden overlooking Lake Kivu, INZU Lodge is a real slice of heaven. We stayed in the family bungalow at the top of the grounds. It was comfortable and everything we needed. The private shower and (pit) toilet were in a seperate building just outside the room, which added some adventure to our stay. The staff are wonderful, always smiling and helpful. There is a restaurant on site, which serves delicious meals. It does take some time to prepare the food, so order on time. The garden is just lovely and full of birds. You can tell by everything that this lodge really respects its surroundings and the "eco" is not just for marketing. You can arrange activities at the lodge, but not everything listed on their site was available. In our experience it's better (and cheaper, yet easy) to arrange activities in the village itself.

This is a -beautiful- place. I’ve stayed here now the 10th time (first time was in winter of 2019) and don’t regret it. Service, food, location and rooms (I did tents, cabana and bungalow) are great. |If you wish to stay at a beautiful place which wholeheartedly supports ecotourism and the community nearby, you should go here.

This is a nice glamping experience. Property is nice, the cabin room is fine with a really hard double bed. The bathroom is private for cabin rooms but the water pressure is not good with inconsistent temperature. The toilet is not running water but instead a huge hole in the ground. We had to walk up a steep hill with rocks to get to hotel. We arrived at 5 pm but still had to wait for our room to be ready and I thought the staff wasn’t welcoming. Breakfast is not included. Prices are ok but a little expensive so we had breakfast somewhere else. WiFi in the rooms doesn’t work. Overall ok.

A well-located lodge. If you enjoy birdwatching, it’s a great place to be. The garden is spacious with a playground area for kids, and the view over the lake is truly splendid. The staff is dedicated and friendly. The restaurant and bar are well functioning. However, I didn’t like how cramped the cabin felt — it was unexpected. I also found the mattress quite uncomfortable. The toilet area was nicely designed, but I was not comfortable with the WC setup.

This is a beautiful spot!! The gardens are lush, lake view beautiful, comfortable bed, delicious restaurant with varied menu and fresh foods. We arrived late on the bus, and Patrick in reception arranged a taxi for us and placed an order at the restaurant so food was almost ready when we arrived. I would stay at Inzu again, but I would make sure to stay longer so I could enjoy it more!

This was the nicest place I stayed during my weeks in Rwanda, and probably one of the most beautiful gardens with a view I’ve ever experienced. Located about 4 km south of Gisenyi, Inzu Lodge sits on a hill roughly 200 meters above Lake Kivu. From the garden, you get a breathtaking panoramic view over the lake—especially stunning at sunset.On my first day, I didn’t leave the hotel. They offer three different room categories; I tried the bungalow and the cabin, both with private bathrooms. Everything worked perfectly. The service was excellent—Patrick at the front desk does a fantastic job.The internet connection, most likely via Starlink, was reliable throughout my stay. The restaurant serves very good food, fresh and well-prepared. Overall, it’s a well-organized and thoughtfully run lodge. The only thing I wouldn’t recommend is the lake tour. But to be fair, none of the operators I looked into offered anything particularly special in that regard.

The setting is beautiful with great views of the lake. The tents are clean but very basic and cheap. The internet only works at the restaurant, not in the rooms. It is also very annoying that they don't take credit cards, only cash. The road to reach the lodge is very steep and super bumpy, I did it with a 4wd but I wouldn't risk a nice car to go up. Food is good but slow, especially for breakfast if you need an early start.|Ask the reception for a tour of the lake in the late afternoon to see the fishermen setting up their nets.

My favorite hotel all over Rwanda. Such a perfect place to end your Congo Nile trail. The staff is so so nice, the tents are beautiful, comfortable with enough space. Clementine literally brought my shoes back new. She is amazing. The food is good, and the view from the restaurant makes you wanna stay all day. A very peaceful place that made me enjoy more Gisenyi than I thought I would. One thing to look out for it to be above perfect : shower pressure. :)