Tourist Activities one can do on Lake Kivu
There are various tourist activities one can do on Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s largest lake located in the north-western province of Rwanda and an hour’s drive from the popular Volcanoes National Park. Lake Kivu lies in a great vicinity of the Albertine Rift between the border of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, It flows all the way from the north of Rwanda towards the south and is surrounded by the spectacular Virunga Mountains, beautiful towns such as Gisenyi, Karongi, and Rusizi which are outlined with a number of impressive beaches, hotels and resorts.
Lake Kivu which is approximately 3 hour’s drive from Kigali city, is characterized with deep verdant green waters and is crammed with numerous interesting islands, there are no hippos or crocodiles within the lake and thus allows for a great number of exciting tourist activities one can do on lake Kivu which include;
Boat Trips on Lake Kivu
One of the major Tourist Activities one can do on Lake Kivu are boat trips, Most tourists after their adventures in the different National Parks in Rwanda opt to visit Lake Kivu for breath-taking boat trip experiences on the Lake and they get to enjoy its tranquillity, visit some islands within the lake, spot numerous bird species and enjoy the stunning surrounding sceneries.
The boat trips on Lake Kivu can be done from the different on shore towns especially Karongi and Gisenyi but can also start from certain hotels that are very close to the shores at different time intervals, scheduled or unscheduled in the morning, afternoon or sunset with experienced local guides.
Kayaking On Lake Kivu

Kayaking on Lake Kivu is one of the other exciting adventure tourist activities one can do on Lake Kivu, with your family or friends or partner, you can immerse yourselves in the serenity of Lake Kivu as you paddle through the scenic shores to relax your minds, enjoy the surrounding attractions and connect with nature. Kayaking excursions can be done in the morning, afternoon or evening hours. Starting points can also be from Gisenyi, Kibuye or Hotels such as Cleo Kivu Hotel or Paradise Kivu Resort among others. Read More...