Lake Kivu Boat Trips & Experiences

4.9 (34 reviews) Gisenyi, Rwanda
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Duration1h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Boat ride experience on Lake Kivu is mostly done in Karongi and Rubavu (Gisenyi) mostly. Enjoy the tranquility of Lake Kivu's hillside views, by undertaking a boat ride in Karongi to see islands or Rubavu for lake shores sightseeing tour, and you may pair the boat ride with coffee tour, the hike of the Congo Nile trail, the night fishing experiences and more.
A full safety briefing will be given prior to departure, and throughout the trip.

Options

KIbuye Islands boat tour

Napoleon (Nyamunini) Island: Napoleon Hike is always a client’s option: 1,2 Km return distance hike, 113m as elevation to gain, and max altitude is 1583m
Duration: 2 hours
Starting point:
Museum of Environment, N/A, Kibuye, Rwanda

Half day boat & Coffee tour

Coffee Tour from crops to cup: You will have the opportunity to learn hands on about coffee growing processes from the farmers to cup..
Duration: 4 hours
Wooden motorboat
Starting point:
New Tam-Tam Bikini, Ave de la Production, Rwanda

Boat Transfer Kibuye -Gisenyi
Gisenyi Boat Ride-Wooden boat

The hot springs
Duration: 2 hours
Starting point:
New Tam-Tam Bikini, Ave de la Production, Rwanda

Gisenyi Boat Ride-Triton boat

The hot springs
Duration: 1 hour
Starting point:
New Tam-Tam Bikini, Ave de la Production, Rwanda

What's included

  • WiFi on board
  • Life Jackets
  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

  1. Nyamyumba Hot Springs
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the hot spring and expect local massage from only in Rubavu

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is for the booking starting from Karongi (Kibuye) and is about 3 hours drive from Kigali

Meeting point

This is for the booking starting from Rubavu (Gisenyi) and is about 3-4 hours drive from Kigali

End point

This is for the booking starting from Karongi (Kibuye) and is about 3 hours drive from Kigali

End point

This is for the booking starting from Rubavu (Gisenyi) and is about 3-4 hours drive from Kigali

Pickup details

As you may have a specific location near Lake Kivu, you let us know.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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