Aerial view of thatched villas in gardens along the shore of Lake Tanganyika
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A new vision for tourism in Burundi

A lakeside retreat at Kagongo, built around the belief that one of Africa’s most beautiful regions deserves to be known.

Thatched ochre buildings with louvred doors along a flagstone path
Kagongo, Rumonge

More than a place to stay

Sunstone Beach was born out of a new vision for tourism in Burundi. The country lies at the heart of Lake Tanganyika, arguably one of Africa’s most beautiful regions, and yet the lake region is widely overlooked by the global tourism industry. We want to change that.

We have made it our mission to provide our guests with uniquely designed hospitality experiences that are rooted in nature and serenity. Thatched villas, bungalows and tents sit in gardens that run down to a private beach, with the mountains of the Congo rising across the water to the west.

The retreat is led by our Managing Director, Stanley Agade. We would love for you to be part of our journey.

Our philosophy

“Hospitality experiences that are rooted in nature and serenity. Come escape with us.”

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 under a parasol looking out over the lake

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