Category Lake Kivu & Gisenyi Tours

Rwanda · LAKE KIVU & GISENYI TOURS

Lake Kivu & Gisenyi: The 6 Best Trips

6 reviewed

Kivu is the rest day, and Gisenyi is where most people take it: hot springs, island boats, a coffee washing station on the shore, and fishermen who go out singing at dusk. These 6 trips are compared on boat time, whether lunch is on an island or in town, and which combine the lake with the drive back through the volcanoes.

1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach

1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach - Stop 1: Musanze District waterfall stop and the photo break you’ll use

2.1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $332

Private Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali with waterfall photos, tea and culture at Gorilla Guardians, a lake boat ride, and hot spring time.

“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”

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1 day Cultural Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu

1 day Cultural Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu - Musanze District and Volcanoes National Park time for dormant volcano views

4.1 day Cultural Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $480

A private Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali with 4x4 transport, a boat ride, hot springs, Gisenyi views, and Iby’iwacu culture.

“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”

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5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu - Key highlights worth planning around

5.5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $6,500

5 days in Rwanda, gorillas and golden monkeys at Volcanoes National Park, plus Kigali history and Lake Kivu sunset boating.

“The tour was awesome. The team did their best to make our trip unforgettable and unique. Lisa organized an amazing 7-day tour. Our driver Muhammad was both professional and approachable at all times. Alain, the owner, and another memRead more”

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Boat cruise and adventures -Karongi

Boat cruise and adventures -Karongi - What you actually do on the boat: islands, monkeys, birds, and swimming

6.Boat cruise and adventures -Karongi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $95

Boat cruise from Kibuye on Lake Kivu with island hopping, monkey and bird encounters, swimming options, and local history from expert guides.

“We had a great time with Patrick in lake Kivu. He picked us up on time and took a tour visiting 4 islands. He shared with us a lot of interesting things about the nature around the people living around. The lake and places we stopped where beautiful. An amazing peacefRead more”

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