Ruhengeri Twin Lakes Burera Ruhondo Boat Tour

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Ruhengeri Twin Lakes Burera Ruhondo Boat Tour

Ruhengeri Twin Lakes Burera Ruhondo Boat tour

Ruhengeri Twin Lakes Burera Ruhondo Boat tour takes place at the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo which are located in Ruhengeri very close to volcanoes national park. They are referred to as the twin lakes because they are interconnected at a point where one lake pours water into the other.

Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhundo in Musanze can be visited after Gorilla tracking or after Golden monkey tracking.  A day trip to the Twin lakes can also be combined with a boat cruise or a boat trip or even a canoe on Lake Kivu in Rubanvu Gisenyi near Democratic Republic of Congo in Goma.

The lakes are located right at the foot of Mountain Sabyinyo, Muhabura, Bisoke and Gahinga. They are extremely beautiful, surrounded by the mountains and a very beautiful forest.

The lakes are fishing grounds and this makes them not only important to those onSafari in Rwandabut also to the nearby local communities. The lakes are usually visited as an additional activity after a gorilla tracking Safari.

Enjoy the nice scenery and bring packed lunch and have a picnic at the island. Discover nature in traditional canoes; enjoy the breathtaking landscape, wetland habitat and water birds.

Ruhengeri Twin Lakes Burera Ruhondo Boat Tour Activities include:
Bird watching : Safari goers that love birding should visit this place as it offers a unique bird watching experience during which they will have an opportunity to see hundreds of different bird species.


Boat rides: Rides are done in the locally dug canoes to the different islands you will visit on these lakes. the canoe ride will also offer you a chance to enjoy the beautiful landscape, and even see a couple of  water animals.


Enjoy the scenery: You can spend your time just enjoying the beauty of this scenic place. The whole view is very spectacular as majority of the farmlands are terraced. By visiting some of the islands on these lakes you will meet some of the local people that stay there. They are mainly fishermen and live an extremely traditional life and so they are the perfect people to visit in this place if you wish to understand the indigenous life style of Rwanda.

Ruhengeri Twin Lakes Burera Ruhondo Boat Tour Itinerary

The Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo are located between Musanze district and Ugandan border at the base of the Mount Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo. It’s believed that the twin lakes were formed after volcanic glaciers from the erupted volcanoes blocked river Nyabarongo that was flowing towards the northern part of the Rwanda.

They were named so because they are situated in the same areas and their physical connection and share a combined surface area of 2800 hectares of land. Famed for its fresh air, gorgeous mountain views, and perfect weather, the lakes offer tourists a beautiful view of landscape, wetland habitat, and water birds, Virunga volcanoes, culture visits.

0700 Hours: After an early breakfast in Kigali, you will drive to in Musanze to Burera and Ruhondo Lakes to enjoy an option of taking a nature walk around the lakes, bird watching or fishing.  Later cruise enjoying the outstanding view of the volcanoes with cold drinks and snacks. Later you will drive back to Kigali.

Ruhengeri Twin Lakes Burera Ruhondo Boat Tour Prices

Burera & Ruhondo Boat Tour Package includes;

Lunch + Snacks + Start and end in Kigali + Bottled water whilst on safari + All park entrance fees to include government + Service of an English-speaking professional driver/guide + Complimentary return airport transfers in case you desire after the trip & Round trip transportation from Kigali to Lakes Burera and Ruhondo and back

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 1st January 2024

31st December  2024

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