Lake Kivu: Rwanda's Shore Towns, Beaches and Boat Trips
A calm lake for relaxing after gorilla trekking.
Lake Kivu is one of the African Great Lakes and forms part of the border between Rwanda and the DR Congo. On the Rwandan side, towns such as Rubavu (Gisenyi), Karongi (Kibuye) and Rusizi offer beaches, boat trips and lakeside hotels.
It is a restful add-on to a Volcanoes National Park trek. See Rwanda travel guide and Nyungwe.
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At a glance
- Border: Rwanda and DR Congo
- Towns: Rubavu, Karongi, Rusizi
- Activities: Boat trips, relaxing
- Pair with: Gorillas, Nyungwe
Visiting
Choose a lakeshore hotel in Rubavu or Karongi. Boat trips visit small islands.
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