Lake Kivu is one of Africa’s Great Lakes of the Rift Valley. It lies in a beautiful region on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This guide explains how to visit beautiful Lake Kivu, Rwanda.
Day 1: Arrive Kigali and Transfer to Ruhengeri
You will be met by your driver/guide at the Kigali International airport – meets and greeting, comment on the safari then Driving and Overnight at the hotel Muhabura/Virunga (here for your wish you can choose to sleep in Kigali depending on Time arrived at the airport).
Day 2: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park
Transfer to volcanoes national park after breakfast. The morning you must be at the office of RDB at 7:00 for a comment of the trekking of gorillas and briefing by the Volcanoes National Park’s guides. After you will have lunch at the Hotel then afternoon Visit of Twin lakes BURERA and RUHONDO.
Day 3: Bisoke Hiking
Have a second day Bisoke Volcano Hiking. We encourage for your own enjoyment to make sure that you are perfectly fit and healthy. It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers, gloves for protection against stinging nettles, some snacks & as well as sufficient water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend 5 to 7Hours Climbing, but it is hours you will never forget. Then after Return to your hotel for lunch and later proceeding Gisenyi dinner and overnight there.
Day 4: Lake Kivu
After breakfast, you will have a morning boat ride on the lake. You will have a chance to see bird species and different water animals on the lakeshore. Overnight at the Paradi Malahide/Ubum we hotel.
Day 5: Gisenyi – Kigali
Pick up at your hotel driver to Kigali, have Kigali city trip including the visit of the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gizozi, contacts with local people for the discovery of artisanal products (Collar, Bracelet, etc.…), then transfer towards Kigali airport.
- Driving distance: 3 hrs.
- Activities: Airport Transfer