Rwanda · LAKE KIVU TOURS

The 15 Best Lake Kivu Tours & Boat Trips

15 tours  ·  from $50 a head

Kivu has no crocodiles and no hippos, which is why people actually swim in it. The 15 below cover the island runs, the fishermen’s pirogues at dusk and the shore towns, with prices and how long the drive from Kigali really takes.

Lake Kivu Boat Trips & Experiences - Starting from Gisenyi and Rubavu
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Lake Kivu Boat Trips & Experiences

1.Lake Kivu Boat Trips & Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $50Our pick

Review Lake Kivu boat trips from Gisenyi, with island hikes, hot springs, sunset cruises, coffee tours, and night fishing advice.

“Simply amazing! The landscape is stunning all around , Giselle is a very talented girl, she knows everything we needed to know, also Ja (?), the captain is a very nice guy. Not a easy hiking on Napoleon Island but, then, already at the first stop, the view at sundown is breathtaking! Ending with the fishermen boats was like the cherry on the cake!!!!”

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One-day Kivu Lake Adventure - The road from Kigali to Kibuye
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One-day Kivu Lake Adventure

3.One-day Kivu Lake Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $175

Explore Lake Kivu from Kigali with island hikes, a boat trip, lunch by the water, wildlife spotting, and scenic Rwanda road travel.

“The tour was great. We Had a lovely time. Jean Paul was very good and looked after us. And also the boat captain, sorry I forgot his name. Hike to the island and lunch with the lake view is unforgettable.”

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1 day Cultural Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu - The road to Gisenyi and Rwanda’s thousand hills
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1 day Cultural Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu

4.1 day Cultural Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $480

Review of Rwanda’s Lake Kivu cultural tour, covering the boat ride, hot springs, Iby’iwacu village, price, timing, and practical tips.

“My husband and I had a great time! Our 1 day Curtual Adventure Tour in Lake Kivu began with a drive to Lake Kivu where we experienced wonderful scenery of Rwanda. Aves, our guide was friendly and he were very knowledgeable which he sRead more”

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Coffee Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Lake Kivu Tours, Tour Reviews

Lake Kivu Trip with a Hike and Coffee plantation experience

5.Lake Kivu Trip with a Hike and Coffee plantation experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $260

Review of a Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali with coffee tasting, Napoleon Island hiking, boat rides, swimming, lunch, and scenic views.

“Had a fantastic time on this tour, we got to visit a coffee plantation and Lake Kivu, participate in the coffee making experience and hike up Napoleon island. Bernard and Anoh were the best guides, the team were very flexible and tailored the tour to our preferences. As a fellow music lover, they gave us a taste of the top Rwandan music and pointed out nice photo spots on our drive to Lake Kivu. They also went the extra mile to double as our photographers 😄😄. I would highly recommend a tour with this team, good vibes and a good experiences all through.”

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5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu - Day 1: Kigali history, city views, and a gentle start
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5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

6.5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $6,500

Review of Rwanda’s 5-day gorilla, Golden Monkey, Kigali, and Lake Kivu tour, with practical advice on price, lodging, timing, and value.

“The tour was awesome. The team did their best to make our trip unforgettable and unique. Lisa organized an amazing 7-day tour. Our driver Muhammad was both professional and approachable at all times. Alain, the owner, and another memRead more”

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Boat cruise and adventures -Karongi - Leaving Inn on the Lake in Kibuye
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Boat cruise and adventures -Karongi

7.Boat cruise and adventures -Karongi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $95

Review of the Kibuye boat cruise on Lake Kivu, with island visits, monkey watching, sunset trips, practical costs, and booking advice.

“We had a great time with Patrick in lake Kivu. He picked us up on time and took a tour visiting 4 islands. He shared with us a lot of interesting things about the nature around the people living around. The lake and places we stopped where beautiful. An amazing peacefRead more”

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Three-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure - Day two: island views across Lake Kivu
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Three-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure

8.Three-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,165

Review of Rwanda’s 3-day Nyungwe canopy and Lake Kivu adventure, with rainforest walks, island hikes, night fishing, meals, and practical tips.

“This tour took us on a drive from Kigali to south-western Rwanda across the land which as its metaphor suggests, is indeed a land of thousands of hills. Nyungwe forest itself can be a hit or miss if you want to spot the elusive fauna. If animRead more”

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Gisenyi city tour - Mount Rubavu and its wartime story
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Gisenyi city tour

9.Gisenyi city tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $79

Review of Gisenyi’s private city tour, with Mount Rubavu, border culture, traditional dance, bats, lunch, pricing, and booking advice.

“I had a great time visiting Gisenyi and learning more about the dailyb life of the local people and their culture .Honario has a great understanding of the history of this place, he has made me learn many things in a short time... I am thinking of going back to Gisenyi with my friends.”

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One day Kivu Lake & Gisenyi Adventures - Four hours on Lake Kivu, with Napoleon Island ahead
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One day Kivu Lake & Gisenyi Adventures

10.One day Kivu Lake & Gisenyi Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $243

Explore Nyamyumba Hot Springs, Lake Kivu, Napoleon Island, Gisenyi, and local life on this private Rwanda day tour.

“Excellent price for quality of tour. Had so much fun!! Darius was communicative and arrived on time. He was very personable and positive. We laughed a lot! He made me feel completely at ease. When we arrived in Kibuye our boat tour Read more”

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1-Day Lake Kivu Karongi Boat Cruise & Coffee farming with Lunch - Ndaba Rock and the children’s local legend
1-Day Tours, Coffee Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Farms, Lake Kivu Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews

1-Day Lake Kivu Karongi Boat Cruise & Coffee farming with Lunch

11.1-Day Lake Kivu Karongi Boat Cruise & Coffee farming with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $380

Review of Rwanda’s Lake Kivu cruise from Kigali, with Ndaba Rock, island hiking, lunch, museum or coffee tour, and practical booking advice.

“Beautiful Lodge on the edge of Lake Kivu, Stunning views, I was staying with my Daughter and family in Rubengera, so we went a for dinner at this venue three times. Food was good, although the menu is rather limited, but considering the remoteness, I’m not surprised, Pretty Rustic Hotel.”

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The Congo Nil Trail Hiking (Gisenyi-Kibuye) - Starting near Gisenyi and finding your walking rhythm
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The Congo Nil Trail Hiking (Gisenyi-Kibuye)

12.The Congo Nil Trail Hiking (Gisenyi-Kibuye)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $179

Review the 4-day Congo Nile Trail hike from Gisenyi to Kibuye, with Lake Kivu views, meals, lodging, villages, coffee, and swimming.

“Thank you Honoré for your much effort to make our trip memorable the way I never thought it would be. I will definitely contact you once I comeback to East Africa and assist us in enjoying the region. Are you planning your trip to Rwanda I definitely recommend #honoriotours he will make understand much more about Rwanda, East Africa and Africa in general.”

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5 Day Rwanda gorilla and Lake Kivu Safari - Why this five-day route works
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5 Day Rwanda gorilla and Lake Kivu Safari

13.5 Day Rwanda gorilla and Lake Kivu Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $3,430

Review of Rwanda’s 5-day gorilla and Lake Kivu safari, with Volcanoes National Park, twin lakes, Kigali, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“We had an amazing trip to Rwanda that was organized by Fred through East African jungle safaris. We did a gorilla trek and golden monkey trek and a day at lake kivu. They were so flexible and made our whole trip to Rwanda seamless and so enjoyable! Thanks for planning our trip of a lifetime!”

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From Kigali: 8 Hour Day-trip Lake Kivu Cruise Experience - Lunch at a local hotel with a lake view
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From Kigali: 8 Hour Day-trip Lake Kivu Cruise Experience

Boat cruise in Twin lakes and Lake Kivu - Why Rwanda’s Twin Lakes Are Worth Your Time
Cruises & Boat Tours, Lake Kivu Tours, Tour Reviews, Volcanoes National Park & Golden Monkey Tours

Boat cruise in Twin lakes and Lake Kivu

15.Boat cruise in Twin lakes and Lake Kivu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $90

Review of Rwanda’s Twin Lakes boat cruise: scenic Lake Burera and Ruhondo views, birding, lunch, guides, price, and booking tips.

“I recently had an exceptional experience with Beyond the Gorillas tours. My guide was John. There was a switch in guides the morning of because the first tour guide was running late. This was swiftly corrected by providing a different guide for Read more”

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