RWANDA
Rwanda's best days out.
The 9 best cruises & boat tours in Rwanda, with what each day actually involves, the operators who run them, and what you can expect to pay.
Private Lake Kivu boat trip from Gisenyi: hillside views, Karongi/Rubavu islands, Nyamyumba hot springs, and optional night fishing.
“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, 500+ birds, picnic lunch in-park, and optional Lake Ihema boat ride.
“Went with driver & guide Justin whole day from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. to Akagera N.P. Was a great tour, especially as I was the only one and therefore had maximum flexibility. Saw a lot of wildlife including especially Elephants, Giraffes, Rhinos, Buffalos, Zebras, Hippos and Lions and had a relaxed lunch on a…”
Kigali to Akagera in one day: early 4WD game drives, an Ihema lake boat ride, lunch, and easy hotel pickup.
“My guide was knowledgeable and friendly — I didn’t think I was going to be able to see Akagera on this short trip and am delighted with my day trip. It is an amazing park and seeing it this way was easy and fun!”
A full-day private safari in Akagera National Park with a long game drive, Lake Ihema boat ride, Kigali pickup, and former-ranger guidance.
“Long drive on dirt roads and heavy traffic Water was not available as promised Xx man f hi j e f c,!(/!(.,!,,!,,!”
Two days in Akagera National Park from Kigali with game drives plus an Ihema Lake boat trip for hippos, crocs, big cats, and more.
“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 :)”
Lake Kivu boat cruise from Kibuye: island hopping with a skilled guide, monkey and bird spotting, plus sunset-friendly timing.
“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…”
Enjoy an 8-hour Lake Kivu cruise from Kigali with a 4x4 Land Cruiser ride, hotel lunch, Napoleon Island bat hike, and scenic island views.
“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”
Boat cruise around Rwanda’s Twin Lakes Bulera and Ruhondo, plus Rugezi swamp birding and a stop at Ntaruka hydropower.
“My husband and I came to Rwanda to see a bit of Kigali and to do two gorilla treks.”
Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali: Ndaba Rock legends, boat to Napoleon Islands, hike, lunch by the water, museum or coffee.
“Le cose che ci siamo goduti di più sono stati i pipistrelli e la scalata dell'isola Napoleone. Prima di farla consigliamo di verificare il vostro stato di forma perché la salita è faticosa.”
