The most comfortable—and magical—way to access Murugo Bay is by boat, and it’s included in your booking. While walking is possible, the path is quite rough and can get slippery during the rainy season. If you're not comfortable with boat travel for any reason, just let us know when you book—we’ll be happy to arrange an alternative that works for you. See more about getting to and from Murugo Bay here.
Yes! You’ll park at our boat meeting point, Maison St. Benoît in Kigufi. It’s a peaceful convent with a secure parking area, so you can leave your car without worry. See more about getting to and from Murugo Bay here.
Because arrival at Murugo Bay is by boat, we usually don’t accommodate arrivals after dark for safety reasons. However, if you’d prefer to arrive by land, just let us know when you book—we’ll be happy to help arrange a later arrival. See more about getting to and from Murugo Bay here.
Yes! Staying hydrated is important, and we have a water dispenser on-site for you to enjoy as much fresh water as you like during your stay. See more about food and drink at Murugo Bay here.
Unfortunately, there isn’t a restaurant at Murugo Bay. Since we want it to feel like a cozy home away from home, the experience is self-catered—so please bring your own food and drinks. That said, we’re happy to help you order from local restaurants if you’d like. See more about food and drink at Murugo Bay here.
Yes, you can! We’ll take care of the setup and provide the grill and charcoal—right on the beach. Just let Arsene know in advance so we can have everything ready for you. See more about Murugo Bay activities here.
Murugo Bay is a perfect family getaway. Check out our Family Pack to help you plan everything your little ones might need.
Yes, absolutely! When we meet you at the boat point, we’ll have lifejackets that fit your little ones perfectly—no worries at all. Check out our Family Pack for more details.
Swimming is at your own risk, and children should always be supervised by an adult. Please note there is a risk of schistosomiasis in Lake Kivu, so we recommend taking appropriate precautions. See more about water activities at Murugo Bay here.
Yes! We have 3 kayaks at Murugo Bay – two doubles and one single. See more about water activities at Murugo Bay here.
Murugo Bay is rented out as a full property—not by the room or per person—making it perfect for two couples or families (with kids sharing a room with their parents/caregivers). We can host up to 8 guests total, including children and babies. If you’re planning a stay with a larger group, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to chat about what might be possible. Please note that you are also welcome to bring your own tent and camp at Murugo Bay! See more about our guest capacity here.
Yes, Murugo Bay is rented out a full private property—not by room or per person. It’s like renting out a whole house, so you get the entire place to yourself—a cozy, private ‘home away from home’ during your stay. See more about our guest capacity here, and see here for an overview of the full property.
Yes, campers are welcome to set up their own tents anywhere on the property—there are plenty of great spots to choose from! While we don’t provide tents or camping gear, camper guests are more than welcome to use the central Murugo toilets and showers. Please note that we charge a small fee of 25 USD/tent. Please see more about camping at Murugo Bay here.
If you’re considering Murugo Bay for a large group event, please get in touch. We’d love to discuss how we can help make it happen! You can also see more about our standard guest capacity here.
Yes! We have Starlink. See more about our amenities here.
Yes! You’re welcome to connect to the Sonos speakers in the central Murugo Banda. You can play music downstairs, upstairs, or both at the same time! See more about our amenities here.
Murugo Bay is equipped with universal adaptors throughout the property, so you can plug in easily—no need to bring your own! See more about our amenities here.
Yes! We clean the main kitchen and common areas early each morning, aiming to do so while you’re not in the space to respect your privacy. Please leave any dirty dishes by the sink before going to bed. See more about our amenities here.
Unfortunately, at the moment there are no pets allowed at Murugo Bay. See more about our policies here.