Quick answerLake Kivu, one of Africa's Great Lakes, lines Rwanda's western border. Visitors base themselves in Rubavu, Karongi or Rusizi for swimming, boat trips to Napoleon's Island and Amahoro Island, kayaking, coffee tours and sunset trips with the fishermen who sing as they row out at dusk.
- Where
- Rubavu, Karongi and Rusizi on Lake Kivu
- Duration
- Half day to several days
- Cost
- On request
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- All ages
- Best time
- All year
Things to do on Lake Kivu
- Napoleon's Island – a hat-shaped island home to thousands of fruit bats
- Kayaking between Karongi's islands
- Hot springs near Rubavu
- Coffee tours on the hillsides above the lake
- Sunset with the fishermen – watch the trimaran canoes head out at dusk, singing to keep rhythm
Lake Kivu is a perfect place to rest after gorilla trekking: Rubavu is only about 1.5 hours from Musanze.
