Lake Kivu

Part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Lake Kivu in the west of Rwanda is surrounded by magnificent mountains.

Experience highlights

Boat trips and kayaking
Karongi and Rubavu lakeshores
Congo Nile Trail
Traditional fishing and island landscapes

Karongi and Rubavu

Karongi offers quiet bays and island scenery, while Rubavu combines a lively waterfront with easy connections to Volcanoes National Park.

Explore actively

Lake journeys can include guided boating, kayaking, hiking or cycling on sections of the Congo Nile Trail, subject to weather and local operating conditions.