About us
IKAZE – WELCOME! IMUHIRA means “at home” in Kinyarwanda, and that is exactly the feeling we want every guest to experience. Since 2018, IMUHIRA has been welcoming travelers to a peaceful natural setting on the shores of Lake Kivu. We are not a luxury resort. We are a simple eco-lodge focused on nature, comfort, and responsible travel. Our goal is to offer an authentic stay that respects the environment and supports the local community. We offer private rooms, cozy cottages, and camping spaces, giving travelers flexible and comfortable options depending on their style of travel. Guests often appreciate the calm atmosphere, natural surroundings, and warm local hospitality. Our operation is strongly connected to environmental preservation, with around 70 percent of our energy coming from solar power, helping us reduce our environmental impact and promote sustainable tourism. IMUHIRA is also a people-based operation, built around real human connection and support. We guide and advise our guests before, during, and after their visit, helping with travel planning, activities, local experiences, and follow-up support even after they leave. We are located in Nyamasheke, along the Karongi–Rusizi road, making us easily accessible from Karongi, Kigali, and Nyungwe National Park. This makes IMUHIRA a convenient base for exploring western Rwanda. Many visitors come for hiking, birdwatching, cycling the Congo Nile Trail, visiting Nyungwe Forest, or simply relaxing by Lake Kivu. Others come to experience local culture and community life in a meaningful way. We also offer community-based tourism activities such as cultural experiences, farming activities, crafts, and conservation initiatives. These experiences help visitors connect with the local way of life while directly supporting the surrounding community. Tourism at IMUHIRA is designed to create real impact. Every stay contributes to local livelihoods, community projects, and environmental conservation. Whether you choose a room, a cottage, or a tent, you are always welcome here. We may not offer luxury, but we offer something more meaningful: a stay that is simple, real, and connected to nature, people, and community.