Rwanda: 3-Day Lake Kivu Holiday with Kigali City Tour
ID: GYG844178-1335424
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a 3-day holiday to Lake Kivu from Kigali. Relax on the sandy shores of the lake, take a boat ride to Nyamirundi Island, and visit the Imbabazi Orphanage.
Spend 3 days and 2 nights at Lake Kivu, the largest lake in Rwanda. Enjoy a variety of activities such as swimming, water sports, and nature walks. Visit the Imbabazi Orphanage and take a city tour of Kigali.
Day 1: Kigali – Drive to Lake Kivu (Gisenyi Town)
After breakfast, depart Kigali for a scenic 3-hour drive to Lake Kivu, a freshwater lake, to the bustling town of Gisenyi located in northwest Rwanda in the Rubavu district. Check into your accommodation along scenic Lake Kivu.
Day 2: Full Day In Lake Kivu
After breakfast, step out of the lodge and engage in a range of activities. Lake Kivu waters have waves that support water sports activities like windsurfing, kayaking, speed boat rides, and sport fishing. Swim, hike, and bike along the shore. In the evening, visit a few attractions in the nearby towns of Kibuye and Gisenyi. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Lake Kivu – (Gisenyi Town) Drive to Kigali
Spend your whole day relaxing at the beach and in the afternoon transfer back to the city Kigali, drop off at your hotel or airport for your flight in case it is scheduled.
Highlights
- Relax and unwind on the shores of Lake Kivu, the largest lake in Rwanda
- Enjoy a variety of water sports activities like kayaking and windsurfing
- Visit the Imbabazi Orphanage, home to more than 400 lost or orphaned children
- Take a boat ride to Nyamirundi Island and learn about the coffee-making process
- Explore the bustling town of Gisenyi and the nearby towns of Kibuye and Gisenyi
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Lake Kivu is safe for swimming with no danger from hippos, crocodiles, or Bilharzia.
Activities available include water sports, nature walks, hiking, biking, and exploring nearby islands and hot springs.
Visit to the Imbabazi Orphanage is an option for those interested in learning about its history and supporting its cause.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
