Hakuna Matata Lodge

Hakuna Matata Lodge Nature lodge in Democratic Republic of the Congo

About this nature lodge rental

Situated in Democratic Republic of the Congo, this lovely nature lodge for $133 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Located in Gisenyi, Hakuna Matata Lodge features WiFi in the property, secure parking and private beach access. The property boasts a garden, sun terrace, outdoor fireplace and BBQ facilities.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

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Hakuna Matata Lodge

4.0

Good(125 Reviews)

Nature lodge in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Democratic Republic of the Congo

Reviews

4.0/5.0

Good(125 Reviews)

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8.0

Feb 2024

Beautiful garden by the lake

The garden and the view are beautiful

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful view of Lake Kivu. Nice hotel staff, very clean and easy to get to it.

The wifi didn't work too well but not a big issue for me.

8.0

Jul 2023

Nice view of Lake Kivu near Gisenyi.

Good location on Lake Kivu near Gisenyi. Beautiful view and garden. Spacious room, clean bath w hot water. Friendly staff.

Got garden room with poor lighting, electricity failure (luckily in morning), slow water drainage in bath, access road rougher than others but ok.

6.0

Jul 2023

Facilities could be better

location is great, right by the lake.

There’s no hot water in the regular rooms during the cold season as they use solar heaters. They had to move me to a better room for to get hot water. Breakfast options are limited. Mostly just eggs, toast and fruit. Chef makes the grilled fish well, but everything else is hit or miss.

9.0

May 2023

A nice surprise

View Staff

5.0

Mar 2023

It was okay.

Garden is great. View is beautiful. Quite and serene.

Water was dusty. Bathroom not really clean. Breakfast very basic. Toilet Tissue roll was the lowest quality. Main road to the lodge is bad condition. It is only about 20 meters but terrible.

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

The view from the balcony and restaurant is beautiful, and the gardens immaculate. I found this hotel very relaxing, comfortable and friendly.

8.0

Jan 2023

Rubavu Retreat

Amazing view overlooking Lake Kivu, lakefront location, lovely sit out in room, Africa themed decor, beautiful gardens, fresh produce and ingredients

No TV or tea/coffee making provision in rooms

2.0

Dec 2022

Poor accommodations

The grounds and scenery was really nice.

Our toilet did not work for our entire stay. The employees insisted on teaching us how to remove the back portion of the toilet in order to get it to flush and sometimes it just would not flush. I was appalled. Also, our wifi did not work for the entire stay. The hotel employees could not get it to work. Furthermore, the room had a dankness to it as if water was in the air, which caused it to have a funny smell. Also, the driveway into the hotel was very rough and rocky. You have to be extremely careful in order not to damage your car. Lastly, after complaining for the entire stay, we asked to speak to someone in a managerial position and we were told that they were not present, which could have been true or false. In the end we received no discount or anything to rectify the poor accommodations we received and the hotel employees knew are complaints were true.

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

The views are exceptional. We plan a return trip again in 2023

10.0

Oct 2022

Amazing

Perfect stylish place with nice decor. On the lake. all well organized. Wi-Fi was very good. We liked that it was directly on the lake and little bit out of the city. Amazing garden. The owner is very good in details. The best place to chill and relax in beauty

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8.0

Oct 2022

short and sweet.

The location is stunning. the view from my room was unobstructed view of Lake kivu and you can hear the waves hitting the shoreline. So serene, just the sound of the birds and waves. The biggest asset is staff. especially the security guys who are so helpful and kind and made my stay very memorable. the chef deserves a mention too. he’s pretty good. the prices of food are a bit on the high end. thanks also to the reception staff for their patience. 😊 I’ll come back

The restaurant closes a bit too early. But the security guys were such sweethearts to show me the way to the nearest restaurant.

8.0

Sep 2022

loved it here, didn’t want to leave

views over lake, breakfast

the road to reception, nothing else

9.0

Sep 2022

Beautiful view

The view was amazing, just as the rooms. Staff very helpful!

The location on google maps is not the actual location. You really need to drive around 5-10 south of Gisenyi alongside the water to find the Hakuna Matata lodge.

7.0

Sep 2022

Beautiful sights, good price-quality ratio, some minor issues

Amazing location, just next to Lake Kivu. Some of the best morning sights I have ever seen. Rooms were mostly OK, especially the larger apartment was nice. Price-quality wise certainly a good option to consider.

Some minor repairs in some of the rooms would be in order (e.g. had some issues with several lights, which were solved when asking. Also some problems with the hot water in the showers at times.) Some more variety at breakfast would be good (e.g. we were very happy that another guest had enquired about having some spreads the day before). Dinner could take a long time.

7.0

Sep 2022

If you love spring weather, this is for you...

The staff was excellent. Customer service is top notch. The location is exactly what we wanted. The food was very delicious.

It was too cold. But that was expected. But there is no A/C in the rooms. The hot water in the shower was not that hot and was not enough. The restaurant closes too early. No spa 🥲. Not enough wine selection. No tv in the room. The internet was not very good although the staff provided an individual modem for our room.

6.0

Aug 2022

They should improve their breakfast manue

Neat and clean, quite place

Break fast was limited menus and not good.

10.0

Aug 2022

Peaceful stay with very nice service

The staff were incredibly nice and helpful. Garden is very beautiful, so you can have dinner or breakfast by the lake. It was also nice to sleep with the sounds of the lake

10.0

May 2022

Great Food & Staff. needs a small bit of maintenance and rooms need fans.

food was incredible. place itself in really nice condition and has great views of the lake. mattress in my room needs to be changed. there was a problem with toilet that a plumber could repair in 30 minutes.

9.0

Apr 2022

A restful and enjoyable stay

The views were amazing, it's very scenic and peaceful. The hotel is located quite far from the town but this adds to how quiet and beautiful it is. Absolutely loved the service of the staff and the food was good.

The breakfast that came with the room was good but simple. It would have been nice to have more options of food.

9.0

Jan 2022

Superb

The hotel is set along the shoreline of lake Kivu. In the entire hotel you have amazing views on the beautiful garden and lake Kivu. The room is very spacious and has a large window and balcony. The showers were warm and the bed very comfortable. We were always welcomed by the friendly personnel and the breakfast and restaurant food was delicious. We decided to walk to gisenyi, which takes approximately 45 minutes :) Definitely recommend staying here if you're close by.

7.0

May 2021

Nice views, cozy rooms. Good value for money

Beautiful view and nice cozy garden directly at the lake. Room is spacious and has a large twin bed.

Food was acceptable but nothing special. The room was too dark. Looks like furniture has never been repainted or upgraded since the opening of the place

9.0

Mar 2021

Superb

The view and space

9.0

Feb 2021

Superb

The view is amazing. The garden is incredibly beautiful. The breakfast on shore, is what you would love to wake up on. This is a good, quiet hotel in the great location. The stuffs are very kind

Nothing

9.0

Jan 2021

Thank you Hakuna Matata

Excellent customer service from staff. Nice and quite place with a lake view. Enjoyed the stay with my family.

9.6

Dec 2019

Hakuna Matata..

The location is unmatched...the staff was very cordial and responsive...food was great...

9.2

Jun 2019

Nice overnight stay on Lake Kivu

Amazing view Lovely grounds Nice design and styling Good food in restaurant Got to watch the fishing boats head out for their nightlong fishing excursion and hear them sing and chant.

A little out of the way Kinda dark when walking to the room at night Old style key hard to use when is so dark

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The average price for a rental in Democratic Republic of the Congo is $103 per night. This rental is $30 above the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hakuna Matata Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hakuna Matata Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hakuna Matata Lodge?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Hakuna Matata Lodge

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

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Hakuna Matata Lodge

Nature lodge in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Democratic Republic of the Congo

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Hakuna Matata Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hakuna Matata Lodge?

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