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An aerial view of the thatched Turquoise villa, its curved private pool and stone terrace set among the trees
Gallery

Inside the resort: pools, beach, spa and gardens

Explore our villas, bungalows, pools, gardens, beach, dining and the landscapes of Lake Tanganyika through the Sunstone gallery.

Our location

On the shore of Lake Tanganyika

At Kagongo in Rumonge Province, 59.4 km south of Bujumbura along the R.N.3. The mountains of the Congo stand across the water to the west, and the sun sets behind them. A gallery of the place we call home.

A shaded flagstone terrace at the water’s edge with cushioned daybeds and loungers, beside a timber deck looking out over Lake Tanganyika at sunset
The two-level infinity pool with its integrated Jacuzzi, loungers and palms above Lake Tanganyika
A king-size bed draped in a mosquito net under a thatched ceiling, lit by warm bedside lamps
An aerial view of the resort’s thatched roofs on a wooded headland above the turquoise shallows of Lake Tanganyika
Palms and white parasols on the clipped lawn above the beach, with Lake Tanganyika beyond
A double-height thatched living room with a yellow sofa, stone walls, staircase and mezzanine bedroom above
A table laid for lunch under a thatched paillote, looking across the lawn to Lake Tanganyika
A plated prawn dish on a shaded terrace table, a glass of white wine beside it
The view out of a hilltop tent: two folding chairs and a table on the deck, green valleys beyond and the sun going down behind them
The open lounge terrace and stone steps set among boulders and tropical garden
A guest cutting into a plated prawn dish at a laid table, woven mats and glassware around it
The thatched villa raised on granite boulders above a tropical garden of fan palms and flowering shrubs
A double-height villa interior with a loft bedroom above, stone walls and hardwood floors lit for the evening
A member of the Sunstone Beach team driving a resort buggy along a cobbled garden path
A spacious bedroom with a canopied bed, hardwood floor and stone walls under a thatched ceiling
Stone steps climbing through palms and tropical planting to a thatched bungalow
The round dining room under its thatched roof, stone walls hung with woven baskets and tables laid for dinner
Green mountains falling to a narrow sand shoreline along the deep blue water of Lake Tanganyika
A guest room with its louvred doors folded open onto a private balcony set with a table and chairs
A timber deck built out over the rocks beneath a spreading tree, looking along the shore of Lake Tanganyika
Thatched ochre buildings with louvred doors along a flagstone path
The curved stone edge of the main infinity pool under palm fronds, looking out across Lake Tanganyika to the mountains on the far shore
A safari tent at the top of stone steps leading up from the sand, between weathered black boulders and palms
A conical thatched building with an upper balcony and a dining table on a curved flagstone terrace
Blue sofas, leather poufs and a pendant lamp in a lounge lined with wooden louvred shutters
The wooded shoreline of Sunstone Beach seen from the water, thatched roofs among the trees
A guest drinking a layered cocktail through a straw, green garden out of focus behind her
Two wooden armchairs and a round table on flagstones under the trees, at the water’s edge
An aerial view of the thatched Turquoise villa, its curved private pool and stone terrace set among the trees
An aerial view of a boat transfer arriving at the white sand beach, with loungers set out along the shore
Wooden tables and blue-cushioned chairs under the thatched roof, with the stone bar behind them
A bartender pouring a layered red and gold cocktail from a jug into a glass
Resort facilities

Everything you need for your stay

Pool, Beach & Lake

  • Two-level infinity swimming pool
  • Integrated Jacuzzi
  • Children’s pool
  • Poolside loungers and relaxation areas
  • Lake Tanganyika beachfront
  • Lake swimming
  • Kayaking
  • Scenic boat rides
  • Sunset cruises
  • Stand-up pedal activities
  • Beach volleyball

Wellness

  • Sunstone Spa
  • Massage treatments
  • Sauna
  • Steam facilities
  • Manicure and pedicure services
  • Gym and fitness area

Dining

  • Lake-view restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • All-day à la carte dining
  • Bar
  • Contemporary cocktails
  • Saturday Mongolian Dinner
  • Half-board and full-board options
  • Room service for resident guests

Nature & Experiences

  • Sunstone Hill guided nature walk
  • Bururi Forest chimpanzee experiences
  • Kigwena Forest nature walks
  • Mugara Hot Springs
  • Additional nature excursions and outdoor activities

Guest Services

  • Reception and tour assistance
  • Porter service
  • Valet service
  • Laundry
  • Babysitting on request
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Transport arrangements from Bujumbura
  • Wi-Fi

Corporate & Group Facilities

  • Flexible meeting spaces
  • Large flat-screen TV for presentations
  • Projector and screen available on request
  • Team-building activities
  • Tailor-made corporate packages
  • Exclusive resort use available for selected groups, subject to availability
Green mountains falling to a narrow sand shoreline along the deep blue water of Lake Tanganyika

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