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Mountain gorillas & primates safaris

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lioness

Africa's Big 5 & wilderness game drives

Experience the strength of the wild

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CHIMPANZEES

Chimpanzee tracking, golden monkeys & birding experiences

Engage the African jungle tales

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Water rafting- Source of the Nile

Source of the River Nile experience & Murchison water falls

Water rafting- Bungee jumping- kayaking

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Best holidays in Rwanda at lake Kivu vacation safari

Lake Kivu vacation safari and holidays

Lake Kivu vacation safari holidays in Rwanda will get you on this fresh water lake for relaxation on its shores and also engage on numerous activities on its waters. Lake Kivu’s uniqueness is in being a fresh water lake yet richly dissolved with methane and carbon dioxide gases in its deep waters with hot springs showing up on the surface in some points of the lake. Lake Kivu is a volcanic barrier in the Albertine rift region situated in between volcanic mountains with many volcanic features like overflowed larva viewed to have formed part of the lake flow all forming attractive geographical features.

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Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu is located in western Rwanda and also forming a border with Democratic Republic of Congo between -1.59084° & -2.46086° S, 28.88212° & 29.35454 0176° E and is one of the Africa’s great lakes situated in the great rift valley corridor. Lake Kivu has a mean depth of 22om (722ft) and a maximum depth of 475m (1,558ft) and a total surface area of 2,730 square kilometers. Lake Kivu is a meromictic lake whose water never mixes due to difference in density of different layers and thus preventing outbursts of deep dissolved gases keeping the lake waters calm.

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Iconic Lake Kivu Resort Towns for vacation safaris

  • Rusizi; Is the closest town to Nyungwe National Park which is about an hour’s drive away from lake Kivu favoring a combined chimpanzee tracking and lake Kivu vacation safari.
  • Karongi; half way along the lake, is a popular beach resort with hillsides covered in pines and eucalyptus serving as a backdrop to the sparkling lake. At dawn and dusk, the sound off local fishermen singing carries across the water as they paddle in unison.
  • Rubavu; is a large town on the northern edge of lake Kivu, located an hour’s drive from Volcanoes National Park. Rubavu’s waterfront is lined with hotels and trendy bars on the lakeshore, ideal for sundowner cocktails and combined gorilla trekking and lake Kivu vacation safari.
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Lake Kivu vacation safari holiday packages

Silverback with Family

10 days Kivu Rwanda safari

L. Kivu, chimpanzees, Gorillas, Wildlife, Birding, Kigali city tour, nature walks

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3 DAYS LAKE KIVU EXPERIENCE

Boat cruises, resorts, beaches, camping

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4 days KIVU- KIGALI CITY tour

City tour, culture & cuisine, arts and crafts, boat cruise, resorts

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Lake Kivu

23 DAYS kivu rwanda- uganda safari

Beaches, boat cruises, Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, source of the Nile, wildlife.

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8 DAYS KIVU- RWANDA SAFARI

Boat cruises, beaches, cuisines, resorts, chimpanzee tracking, Wildlife, Gorilla trekking, city tours, birding, camping, culture and tradition.

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23 days Kivu- Rwanda- Uganda- Kenya safari

Beaches & resorts, chimpanzees, Golden Monkeys, Gorillas, Source of the Nile, wildlife, birding, great migration, hiking

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Activities while on lake Kivu vacation safari

  • Swimming in lake Kivu; Lake Kivu is a fresh water lake and has no predators like crocodiles or hippos which may threaten human life thus making the lake safe for swimming.
  • Kayaking/ Canoeing on lake Kivu; Paddling across the coastline of lake Kivu by kayak is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the scenic, mountainous backdrop and tranquility of the water. The clear, pristine lake has an irregular shore line , dotted with islands. There are no hippos or crocodiles, making it a safe and seamless experience.
  • Lake/ boat cruising; You can enjoy cruising on lake Kivu on motor boats crewed by locals and have the best scenic views of volcanic mountains and features and the busy coastal towns of both Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Cycling; Explore Rwanda’s country side on a bike to experience one of the region’s most authentic and rewarding activities. Arguably the greatest route is the Congo Nile Trail, a 227 km itinerary which runs roughly parallel to the eastern shore of lake Kivu. Starting in Rubavu and ending in Rusizi, the journey takes about five days, although it is possible to do single stages.
  • Agro-tourism experiences; Experience Rwandan coffee from crop to cup and meet coffee farmers behind your favorite cup of coffee on the shores of the lake Kivu. The secret behind the perfect cup of tea starts in Gisakura tea estate and will enable you to experience and learn the art of picking tea leaves and trying it out on your own. Hugging the rippling hills at the western fringes of Nyungwe National Park, this estate is among the famous of Rwanda’s tea plantations and is certainly the most spectacular.
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Fish species in lake Kivu

Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest local source of fish. While on lake Kivu vacation safari, you will enjoy some dishes with these type of fish for example:

  • Nile Tilapia
  • Ripon barbel
  • Lake Rukwa minnow
  • East African red-finned barb
  • Barbus salmo
What to wear

Daytime temperatures are warm, carry light clothing and consider sun protection, including a hat and sunglasses. The evenings tend to be cool, and a light sweater or jacket will suffice.

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Where to stay on lake Kivu vacation safari

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Serena hotel Gisenyi

Serena hotel is located at -1.70420° S, 29.26028° E on the shores of lake Kivu in western Rwanda and gets you engaged in various activities such as lake cruising, swimming and much more.

Serena hotel provides various accommodation options such as:

  • Suites starting at $400
  • Superior rooms starting at $235
  • Family rooms starting at $235
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Paradise Malahide

Paradise Malahide is also located at -1.73393° S, 29.27307° E along the shows of lake Kivu.

Paradise Malahide offers various accommodation options of;

  • Bungalow rooms starting from $80
  • Single rooms starting at $122
  • Double rooms starting at $170
  • Triple rooms starting at $245
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Umirobyi

Umirobyi hotel is located on the shores of lake Kivu at -2.04852° S, 29.33957° E with beautiful view over looking the expanse of lake Kivu.

Umirobyi hotel offer various accommodation options starting from $ 495 of

  • Standard rooms
  • Bungalows
  • Penthouses
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Essencia Kivu

Essencia Kivu hotel is located at -2.48102° S 28.89427° E on the shores of lake Kivu with access to the lake to engage in various activities at the lake.

Essencia offers classic accommodation options to its guests with various rooms like;

  • Single rooms at $170
  • Double/ Twin rooms at $200
  • Terrace rooms at $150
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