Lake Kivu Trips

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12 Best Lake Kivu Trips In Rwanda

Rwanda's best days out.

The 12 best lake kivu trips in Rwanda, with what each day actually involves, the operators who run them, and what you can expect to pay.

12 Best Lake Kivu Trips 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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1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach

1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach - Musanze District waterfall stop and Gorilla guardians culture village

2.1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach

★ 5.0

Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali with waterfall stops, Gorilla guardians culture, boat ride, hot spring time, and BRALIRWA brewery views.

“It is truly a lovely ride thru the hilly terrain of Rwanda. We stop at a small waterfall along the way to Lake Kivu as well as cultural village for a glimpse of Rwandan history. The village was most interesting. We had a nice lunch along the lake prioRead more”

20 reviewsFrom $332.50by Silverbird Tours Agency

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One-day Kivu Lake Adventure

One-day Kivu Lake Adventure - The Kigali-to-Kivu drive: part tour, part real Rwanda

3.One-day Kivu Lake Adventure

★ 5.0

A small-group day trip from Kigali to Lake Kivu’s islands with a boat ride, Napoleon Island hike, wildlife spotting, and lakeview lunch.

“The day-trip to Lake Kivu was lovely, especially since we had nice weather. Our driver, Bachou, was excellent and was with us all the times. The only thing we did in the lake was the boat ride (and the lunch). The boat ride lasted almost four hours because we had an issuRead more”

15 reviewsFrom $175.00by Countryside Tours-Rwanda

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1 day Cultural Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu

1 day Cultural Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu - Lake Kivu by Boat: Peaceful Water, Islands, and Beach Time

4.1 day Cultural Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu

★ 5.0

Private Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali with 4x4 pickup, boat ride, hot springs, Iby’iwacu culture village, and key stops included.

“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”

13 reviewsFrom $480.00by Universal Ventures -Gorilla trekking Rwanda-wildlife safari Rwanda-visit Rwanda.

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5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu - Culture Stops Around the Park: Ibyiwacu + Diana Fossey Campus

5.5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

★ 5.0

5 days in Rwanda with Kigali history, Volcanoes National Park gorillas and golden monkeys, plus calm Lake Kivu boating and lakeside time.

“My friends and I had a wonderful trip indeed! It was fun and we had a good experience with Shalom safaris! Good car, smooth drive, and hiking bisoke was not easy but seeing the final step at crater lake you feel the victory!!! Thanks shalom Read more”

11 reviewsFrom $6,500.00by Shalom Safaris

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Lake Kivu Trip with a Hike and Coffee plantation experience


6.Lake Kivu Trip with a Hike and Coffee plantation experience

★ 5.0

One-day Lake Kivu hike, island boat cruise, Napoleon Island sunset, and a coffee plantation visit with pickup from Kigali for $260.

“Quelle fantastique journée ! Notre guide, parfaitement bilingue, nous a fait découvrir le lac Kivu ainsi qu'une plantation de café. Très à l'écoute, il nous a fait découvrir les multiples îles du lac. Nous avons pu admirer le lac et ses environs du sommet de l'île Napoléon. Nous avons été surpris de voir les vaches…”

11 reviews1 dayFrom $260by Vista Safaris

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Three-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure

Three-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure - Lake Kivu island hopping: Napoleon Island and the view hike

7.Three-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure

★ 5.0

Small-group 3-day trip from Kigali to Nyungwe canopy and Lake Kivu, with island hikes and night fishing, plus transfers and lodging.

“I really enjoyed this nature vacation-adventure. I had been to Lake Kivu before so Olivier kindly helped me to customize this trip with an early-morning chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe Park. The ever-present views of Kivu and other lakes were soRead more”

5 reviewsFrom $1,165.00by Countryside Tours-Rwanda

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One day Kivu Lake & Gisenyi Adventures

One day Kivu Lake & Gisenyi Adventures - Nyamyumba Hot Springs: Soak Time Plus Optional Healing Massage

8.One day Kivu Lake & Gisenyi Adventures

★ 5.0

Private Nyamyumba Hot Springs soak, Lake Kivu boat to Napoleon Island, plus Gisenyi sights and petite barrière on a guided day trip.

“Excellent price for quality of tour. Had so much fun!! Darius was communicative and arrived on time. He was very personable and positive. We laughed a lot! He made me feel completely at ease. When we arrived in Kibuye our boat tour Read more”

3 reviewsFrom $243.60by Usalama Tours Rwanda

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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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5 Day Rwanda gorilla and Lake Kivu Safari

5 Day Rwanda gorilla and Lake Kivu Safari - Virunga Hotel basecamp: comfort on the edge of the wilderness

10.5 Day Rwanda gorilla and Lake Kivu Safari

★ 5.0

See Rwanda’s mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, twin lakes in Burera/Ruhondo, and a Lake Kivu boat ride 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”

3 reviewsFrom $3,430.00by East African Jungle Safaris ltd

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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

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