Aerial view of the thatched villas set in tropical gardens along the Lake Tanganyika shoreline
Story · 11 August 2026 · 2 min read

A New Vision for Tourism in Burundi

Burundi sits at the heart of Lake Tanganyika, one of Africa’s most beautiful regions — and one the travel industry has almost entirely overlooked. Why we built Sunstone Beach.

Sunstone was born out of a new vision for tourism in Burundi.

Burundi lies at the heart of Lake Tanganyika, arguably one of Africa's most beautiful regions. Despite its beauty, the Tanganyika-Lake region is widely overlooked by the global tourism industry. We want to change that.

Rooted in nature and serenity

We have made it our mission to provide our guests with uniquely designed hospitality experiences that are rooted in nature and serenity. That shows up in small decisions rather than grand ones: thatch and local stone instead of concrete, gardens rather than lawns cut to the water, and rooms spread far enough apart that you rarely hear your neighbours.

A flagstone path running down through coconut palms to the sand and the calm water of the lake
A flagstone path running down through coconut palms to the sand and the calm water of the lake

Where we are

You will find us at Kagongo, on the R.N.3 Rumonge Highway, 59.4 km south of Bujumbura. The lake is at the foot of the garden and the mountains of Congo stand across the water — which is where the sun goes down every evening, behind the far shore.

Fourteen ways to stay

The property holds five villas, seven bungalows and our tents, from a canvas tent pitched on the sand to a villa with its own pool above the water. You can see all of them on the accommodation page.

We'd love for you to be part of our journey.

Come and visit us — or send us your dates and we will take it from there.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Sunstone Beach?

At Kagongo on the R.N.3 Rumonge Highway, in Rumonge Province, Burundi — 59.4 km south of Bujumbura on the shore of Lake Tanganyika.

What kind of accommodation is there?

Fourteen units in total: five villas, seven bungalows and luxury tents, including Nomad which sits directly on the sand.

Which languages does the team speak?

We look forward to welcoming you in English, French, Kirundi and Swahili.

Is there internet on site?

Yes, wireless internet is available on site.

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Villas, bungalows and tents, a private beach and a lakeside restaurant at Kagongo, Rumonge.

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