Rwanda · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Every one of these 9 cruises & boat tours justifies its day. Costs and durations sit beside each pick, and the one to start with sits at the top.
Private Lake Kivu boat trip from Gisenyi with Nyamyumba hot springs stop, island views, and optional night fishing or coffee tour for $50.
“The lake is beautiful with some islands and birds. The captain and the tour guide miss Giselle was wonderful, very friendly and experienced, her passionate commentary was so impressive”
Full-day Akagera safari from Kigali with Big Five chances, picnic lunch, 500+ birds, and optional Lake Ihema boat ride.
“We had an amazing time with our guide, Elvis. The drive into the sunrise in the morning was a beautiful start. Conversations about the local culture made the time fly until we reached the park. During the tour, he made sure that our priorities were met (we really wanted to see giraffs, and we did 🦒🥳). We saw so many species, nearly all of the big five. Elvis is a knowledgeable guide and super passionate about the animals. The stories about the animal dynamics he was telling were so interesting and enriching. He is also a good driver and made sure that we feel safe through the entire trip. Very…”
Kigali to Akagera National Park in a small group, 4WD game drive, and an hour on Lake Ihema with lunch and hotel transfers.
“My driver was exceptional. He knew all the names of the birds and the trees. He stopped whenever I was interested in anything and I was interested in everything. What struck me most was the abundance of birds and butterflies. The boat ride was exceptional also. A young Read more”
Full-day private Akagera safari from Kigali with a long morning drive, 6-hour game drive Lake Ihema boat ride, and park expert guidance.
“Long drive on dirt roads and heavy traffic Water was not available as promised Xx man f hi j e f c,!(/!(.,!,,!,,!”
A 2-day private safari from Kigali to Akagera, with a pop-up roof 4x4 game drive and an Ihema Lake boat trip.
“Went on this safari experience with a group of 11! We had such an awesome time and our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. Plus saw every kind of big 5 animal up close :)”
Cruise Lake Kivu from Kibuye with Patrick for island hopping, wildlife moments, and history, plus optional swimming and farming experiences.
“We had a wonderful time at Lake Kivu with Patrick. We were quite lucky with the weather and managed to go at sunset which was very nice. We visited a few different islands which Patrick told us some history about. At the monkey island, Patrick also managed to attract the monkeys so we got to see them from very close!”
Lake Kivu boat cruise to Amahoro and Napoleon Islands Ndaba Rock legends Karongi lunch, and a museum or coffee farm stop from Kigali.
“We took this tour with 1000 Hills Safaris LTD. It was a great program . The guide driver Augustine was a great tour guide and he had an in depth experience with the places we visited . He took good care of us during the entire tour. The vehicle they used was a comfortable SRead more”
Kigali Lake Kivu day trip with 4x4 Land Cruiser transfer, lunch, lake cruise to islands, and a hike on Napoleon Island for fruit bats.
“Loved that our guide had so much knowledge and was willing to share it all . We saw so many animals that day that it was magical”
3-hour boat cruise from Ruhengeri on Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo, with a stop at Ntaruka hydropower, lunch, and birding.
“With our guide Vincent we toured Lake Ruhondo by boat and it was magical. We were able to trek across two islands and meet islanders who live with so little but were so happy and very welcoming. We also tried archery and spear throwing on Read more”
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