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9 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In 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.

9 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Rwanda

Lake Kivu Boat Trips & Experiences

Lake Kivu Boat Trips & Experiences - Private boat time: what changes when it’s just your group

1.Lake Kivu Boat Trips & Experiences

Most Popular★ 5.0

Private Lake Kivu boat trip from Gisenyi: hillside views, Karongi/Rubavu islands, Nyamyumba hot springs, and optional night fishing.

“Simply amazing! The landscape is stunning all around , Giselle is a very talented girl, she knows everything we needed to know, also Ja (?), the captain is a very nice guy. Not a easy hiking on Napoleon Island but, then, already at the first stop, the view at sundown is breathtaking! Ending with the…”

29 reviewsFrom $50.00by Ames Boat Tours

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Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride

Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride - The Pickup Drive: Kigali Morning to Eastern Province Wildlife

2.Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride

★ 4.8

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…”

27 reviews1 dayFrom $200by Vista Safaris

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Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch

Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch - Akagera National Park game drives from a 4WD Toyota RAV4-style vehicle

3.Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch

★ 5.0

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!”

25 reviewsFrom $220.00by Countryside Tours-Rwanda

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Full Day Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari

Full Day Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari - Entering Akagera National Park: registration and a clear start

2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4×4

2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 - Game drives in Akagera: getting the most from your 4x4

5.2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4×4

★ 4.5

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 :)”

11 reviewsFrom $400.00by Countryside Tours-Rwanda

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From Kigali: 8 Hour Day-trip Lake Kivu Cruise Experience

From Kigali: 8 Hour Day-trip Lake Kivu Cruise Experience - Hotel Lunch Before the Lake Portion of the Day

Boat cruise in Twin lakes and Lake Kivu

Boat cruise in Twin lakes and Lake Kivu - The day’s flow: boat sightseeing plus a smart energy stop

8.Boat cruise in Twin lakes and Lake Kivu

★ 5.0

Boat cruise around Rwanda’s Twin Lakes Bulera and Ruhondo, plus Rugezi swamp birding and a stop at Ntaruka hydropower.

“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”

3 reviewsFrom $90.00by Beyond the Gorillas Experience

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1-Day Lake Kivu Karongi Boat Cruise & Coffee farming with Lunch

1-Day Lake Kivu Karongi Boat Cruise & Coffee farming with Lunch - Boat cruise on Lake Kivu: Amahoro and Napoleon Islands

9.1-Day Lake Kivu Karongi Boat Cruise & Coffee farming with Lunch

★ 4.5

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.”

3 reviewsFrom $380by Rwanda Travel

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