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Kigali Serena Hotel

from $245 per person per night for 2026/27

A comfortable hotel in Kigali with a range of facilities

This five-star hotel is the pick of the bunch when it comes to accommodation in Rwanda’s capital. Located just ten minutes from the international airport and three hours from the Volcanoes National Park, home of the gorillas, the Serena offers convenience, as well as comfort and top quality service. The hotel is everything we would expect from a Serena hotel – a large hotel with a thoughtful interior, reflecting the best of Rwandese cultural art and décor that everyone seems to love!

A very comfortable hotel with a range of amenities

Large hotel

About the location

In the heart of the Rwandan capital, the Serena hotel has good access to both the airport and city centre. If guests have a couple of days in Kigali, we would highly recommend the Serena, not only for its convenient location but because of its facilities and level of service.

Do see Parks & Regions on this page.

hotel Layout

As part of the international hotel chain “Serena Hotels”, the Kigali Serena is a large property, offering almost 150 rooms among a wealth of facilities. An executive lounge and bar, a newly refurbished swimming pool, a restaurant and café, business centre and health club are just a few examples!

Do see our new Kigali Serena Hotel Picture Gallery further down this page.

Kigali Serena Hotel Accomodation

The Serena has 148 rooms (combined of standard, superior, deluxe, junior suites, prime rooms and executive suites) which have all been recently renovated and refurbished. Their interior today highlights a chic African style and all have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, hair driers, 24-hour room service…you name it!

Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.

Wildlife & Activities at Kigali Serena Hotel

Many of the guests are happy to relax in the hotel by the pool and around the beautiful gardens however if excursions around the city centre are of interest then the staff at the hotel are able to help. Popular things to do in Kigali include visiting the genocide museum, the Caplaki market stalls and generally, the streets and atmosphere of the city which is often referred to as the ‘garden city’. Don’t miss our Kigali Serena Hotel Wildlife Guide on this page.

How to book Kigali Serena Hotel

Please call us in the UK on the usual +44 1525 840 149 or email info@theafricaspecialists.com to check availability, best prices and what adventures you have in mind. We can plan and arrange it all for you and have been for over 20 years!

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Kigali Serena Hotel Highlights

Just some of the highlights of this hand-picked Kigali hotel. Do call us direct for any other details or to help with planning and logistics.

Luxury Accommodation

148 rooms

Swimming Pool

swimming pool included

Wifi Internet

Satellite TVs & WiFi connection available

Air Conditioning

Air conditioning available

Private Restaurant

restaurant & cafe available

Walking Safari

Good access to international airport & city centre

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of wildlife should you expect to find around Kigali Serena Hotel for 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife around the Kigali Serena Hotel bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding wildlife that dwell in this part of the Kigali…

Don't miss our full Africa Wildlife Guide right here.

What are your best safari trips & itineraries to Kigali Serena Hotel’s Kigali for 2026/27?

Some of our most-popular tailor-made trips for the Kigali that could include a stay at Kigali Serena Hotel include...
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$3,500$8,500

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1 Serengeti and mountain gorillas

Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania

Visits : Kigali, Serengeti National Park, Volcanoes National Park Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania

This incredible itinerary takes you to the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda to trek for the majestic mountain gorillas. The experience has been described as humbling, dramatic and simply extraordinary, and when you… More…

8 Nights

FROM $6,000pp/pn

Serengeti and mountain gorillas

2 Virunga Mountains & Gorilla Highlights

Africa, Rwanda

Visits : Kigali, Volcanoes National Park Africa, Rwanda

The mighty Virunga Mountains straddle the countries of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and home more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The Virungas are made… More…

5 Nights

FROM $5,500pp/pn

Gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Sabyinyo Lodge

3 Trek with Giants

Africa, Rwanda

Visits : Kigali, Volcanoes National Park Africa, Rwanda

If you are keen to see the habituated mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park during a short trip to Rwanda, then this itinerary is one to look at! The Five Volcanoes… More…

4 Nights

FROM $3,500pp/pn

Gorillas at the Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Bisate Lodge

4 An Extraordinary Gorilla Experience

Africa, Rwanda

Visits : Kigali, Volcanoes National Park Africa, Rwanda

Staying in the most luxurious lodge in all of Rwanda, this itinerary combines two gorilla treks with the comfort of Bisate Lodge in the evening to rest your head. Opening its doors… More…

4 Nights

FROM $8,500pp/pn

Wilderness sabyinyo volcanoes national park 1 3 volcanoes rwanda

5 Rwanda in 8 days

Africa, Rwanda

Visits : Akagera National Park, Kigali, Nyungwe National Park, Volcanoes National Park Africa, Rwanda

This 8-day itinerary guides you through the lush green country of Rwanda. You will travel through Kigali, Nyungwe Forest, Akagera National Park, Lake Ihema and of course, ending up in the mighty… More…

8 Nights

FROM $7,000pp/pn

Nyungwe Forest National Park, One and Only

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What are the other best hotels in Kigali for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following hotels for Kigali for 2026/27. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any queries over them or to check availability.

NB. All prices for properties exclude applicable park fees and are guide prices.

$150$151

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9 Nights

Hotel des Mille Collines

Kigali

From $150 per person per night
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Hotel des Mille Collines, Outdoor bar, Kigali, Rwanda

When is the best time to stay at Kigali Serena Hotel in 2026/27?

Generally speaking, as the Kigali Serena Hotel is in Kigali, we recommend booking stays here with us any time on the following timescales — depending on your preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans — but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then do call us any time to check your plans, costs and best options for a fantastic Kigali Serena Hotel stay in the 2026/27 season…

January fair

February fair

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June great

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Don’t miss our full When to Visit rwanda guide on our main rwanda page.

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We help plan your trip from start to finish
We make sure to include all your interests
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We all spend time in our destinations annually
Local contacts give us unique insight
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Location

In the heart of the Rwandan capital, the Serena hotel has good access to both the airport and city centre. If guests have a couple of days in Kigali, we would highly recommend the Serena, not only for its convenient location but because of its facilities and level of service.

Layout

As part of the international hotel chain ‘Serena Hotels’, the Kigali Serena is a large property, offering almost 150 rooms among a wealth of facilities. An executive lounge and bar, a newly refurbished swimming pool, a restaurant and café, business centre and health club are just a few examples!

 

Rooms

The Serena has 148 rooms (combined of standard, superior, deluxe, junior suites, prime rooms and executive suites) which have all been recently renovated and refurbished. Their interior today highlights a chic African style and all have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, hair driers, 24-hour room service… you name it!

Activities

Many of the guests are happy to relax in the hotel by the pool and around the beautiful gardens however if excursions around the city centre are of interest then the staff at the hotel are able to help. Popular things to do in Kigali include visiting the genocide museum, the Caplaki market stalls and generally, the streets and atmosphere of the city which is often referred to as the ‘garden city’.

Kigali Serena Hotel