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.
“Great trip with the amazing tour guide - Harnich. Everything went smoothly and we managed to spot the big 3 of 5. Harnish was super knowledgable and answered all our questions!”
Kigali to Akagera in one day: early 4WD game drives, an Ihema lake boat ride, lunch, and easy hotel pickup.
“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”
A full-day private safari in Akagera National Park with a long game drive, Lake Ihema boat ride, Kigali pickup, and former-ranger guidance.
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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.
“It was amazing trip with Patrick, he was a nice person and very creative.”
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.
“I recently had an exceptional experience with Beyond the Gorillas tours. My guide was John. There was a switch in guides the morning of because the first tour guide was running late. This was swiftly corrected by providing a different guide for Read more”
Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali: Ndaba Rock legends, boat to Napoleon Islands, hike, lunch by the water, museum or coffee.
“Beautiful Lodge on the edge of Lake Kivu, Stunning views, I was staying with my Daughter and family in Rubengera, so we went a for dinner at this venue three times. Food was good, although the menu is rather limited, but considering the remoteness, I’m not surprised, Pretty Rustic Hotel.”
