Rwanda · LAKE KIVU TOURS
Kivu is where Rwanda slows down: an inland sea with beach towns, island coffee farms and long boat afternoons. These 14 cover the day trips west from Kigali and the on-the-water hours once you are there, each priced and honest about the drive.
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”
Kigali to Lake Kivu day trip with waterfall photos, cultural village, tea, hot spring, and a boat ride to islands and BRALIRWA Brewery.
“Visiting Lake Kivu was amazing! Our tour guide was well informed and showed us the best photo spots!”
One-day Lake Kivu trip from Kigali with boat stops at Napoleon Monkey and Peace islands, island hike, wildlife tips, and lunch.
“The driver was excellent- an honest, knowledgeable, safe, and fun driver to spend the day with! I highly recommend this tour.”
Private 1-day Lake Kivu escape from Kigali with a 4x4 ride, boat time, hot springs, and Iby’iwacu culture.
“My husband and I had a great time! Our 1 day Curtual Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu began with a drive to Lake Kivu where we experienced wonderful scenery of Rwanda. Aves, our guide was friendly and he were very knowledgeable which he sRead more”
One-day Lake Kivu boat cruise Napoleon Island hike, coffee farming tour, swimming, sunset views, and optional fish BBQ.
“A fantastic day out! As a solo traveller it was a wonderful experience to see the beautiful hills outside of the city, the Lake was so peaceful and we managed to see a lot of wildlife including cows, monkeys, lots of birds and bats. Lunch was amazing!!!! And most of all thank you to Arnaud, my guide and driver who was so friendly and helpful throughout the whole day. 10/10 would recommend if you have one day to explore beyond Kigali :)”
5 days in Rwanda
“The tour was awesome. The team did their best to make our trip unforgettable and unique. Lisa organized an amazing 7-day tour. Our driver Muhammad was both professional and approachable at all times. Alain, the owner, and another memRead more”
3-day small-group adventure in Nyungwe canopy and Lake Kivu, with island boat ride, night fishing, and Kigali transfers.
“I would highly recommend the three-Day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure with Countryside Tours- Rwanda. We had such a great time exploring new parts of this beautiful country. Our tour guide, Jean-Paul was so friendly, accomRead more”
A private 6-hour Gisenyi culture day with Honorio Tours, dance center, bats Mount Rubavu hike, border views, and lunch.
“Hello, please be advised this is a fake tour operator, he took 300 USD from us and then never showed up to do the work. We are at the police station now reporting him and his business.”
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”
Private day from Gisenyi with Nyamyumba Hot Springs Lake Kivu boat time to Napoleon Island, and a Gisenyi city stop with border views.
“Ever wondered meandering around a hilly terrain for 3 hours drive to the key sites of this package, then you would want to miss this one day tour.”
4-day Congo Nil Trail hike Gisenyi to Kibuye: small group Lake Kivu views, villages, coffee, swimming, full board.
“I did the Congo Nile Trail with a friend of mine, which turns out as one of the best things we've done in eastern Africa. I experienced the 4 days quite intense and really liked every day of them.”
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”
5 days in Rwanda for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, twin lakes visits, and a Lake Kivu boat cruise from Kigali.
“I had an excellent trip with East African Jungle safaris, with a 5 night/6 day trip around Rwanda tailored to my needs (following a conference in Kigali). I visited Nyungwe forest, Lake Kivu, and Volcano national park. EAJS obtained all the perRead 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”
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