Lake Kivu – Rwanda

(Lake Kivu, located on the border between Rwanda and the democratic Republic of Congo is a 3-hour road journey from Kigali. Gisenyi a town on the shores of Lake Kivu is a pleasant and convenient point from which to access the Park National des Volcans for the scenic trekking safaris to see the highly endangered Mountain Gorillas. Lake Kivu is the largest lake in Rwanda with sandy shores and breathtaking views making it the ideal place to relax at the end of your safari holiday.)

Lake Kivu – Rwanda

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Rwanda's Western side is bounded by Lake Kivu, one of the string of huge freshwater lakes which lie along Africa's Great Rift Valley. There are three towns on the shore.

Lake Kivu is one of the African Great Lakes. It lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Lake Kivu empties into the Ruzizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika.

Lake Kivu Beach Relaxation

With sandy beaches to relax, soothing quality of beach with natural waves pounding upon it, surrounded by majestic mountains, makes it an outstanding sight and place to relax and enjoy a breathe.

With its serene stillness and the rhythmic sounds made by waves crashing upon the sand and shaded by giant trees which add a different feel to beach going, Lake Kivu is one place to enjoy food and drink as you relax at water edge to enhance your gorilla trekking experience.

Lake Kivu Activities

* Visit to Kiaka artisan centre to but local crafts to take home and if possible make orders

* Opportunity to visit to the water springs to learn the geographic make up of volcanic chain
* Opportunity to visit our local projects in the area and be able to interact with project members
* Visit local artisans and local women weaving associations, and experience home basketry weaving and how your visit makes a difference in their lives

Lake Kivu Safaris & Activities

The vast, shimmering Lake Kivu is one of Rwanda’s many attractive lakes. It is one of Africa’s Great Lakes and is the deepest freshwater lake in the world. Lake Kivu is located in the west of Rwanda on a rift valley and is surrounded by steep terraced slopes and the picturesque mountain scenery of the Virungas. Numerous lakeside resort towns are developing around its shores.

The town of Gisenyi is on Lake Kivu’s northern shore which has the best, largest sandy beaches. The area has a growing focus on tourism with many leisure activities available.

Visitors can enjoy many water-based pursuits from the hotels such as catamarans, kayaking and windsurfing and there are no crocodiles or hippos so swimming is safe. Organized boat excursions offer a pleasant way to spend some time relaxing on the water, and these also give visitors an insight into rural life in the villages at the lake’s edge.

Gisenyi is a pleasant and convenient point from which to access the Park National des Volcans for the scenic trekking safaris to see the highly endangered Mountain Gorillas.

Lake Kivu Accommodation

* Cormoran Lodge

* Peace Guesthouse

* Moriah Hill Resort
* Paradise Malahide
* Bethanie Guesthouse
* Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Booking & Reservations for Lake Kivu Holidays, Trips & Tours – Rwanda

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