PICTURES: The Mantis Kivu Queen, Rwanda’s inaugural floating hotel known as uBuranga, is anticipated to commence operations and cater to clients within the current year.

Constructed entirely within Rwanda, uBuranga will function on Lake Kivu, catering to both local and international clientele. The hotel is specifically crafted to offer guests a comprehensive holiday experience, emphasizing accommodation and entertainment while prioritizing onboard amenities and comfort.

PICTURES: uBuranga features 10 contemporary cabins, a pool, a dining salon, a bar, and a observation deck, providing tourists with the opportunity to discover some of Rwanda’s stunning landscapes.

PICTURES: The floating hotel is set to offer a range of services, including voyages across the picturesque Lake Kivu from north to south and vice versa, along with engaging water sports activities. According to an insider from the hotel’s management, they will be launching bookings for various thrilling packages in the near future.

PICTURES: Mantis Collection, a division of the Accor Group, oversees the operations of the Kivu Queen.

IMAGES: Accor, a French multinational hospitality corporation, possesses, oversees, and licenses hotels, resorts, and vacation accommodations. Holding the title of the largest hospitality company in Europe and the sixth-largest globally, Accor showcases its prowess in the industry.

The Kivu Queen, in its present configuration, will set out to validate the feasibility of a fleet of luxury boats in the explorer class on the legendary lakes of Africa. It aims to do so with unparalleled elegance and refinement, rivaling the finest offerings in the world of explorer cruising.