Akagera National Park
Rwanda
Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest water body, offering a serene, Mediterranean-style escape amidst the Albertine Rift. It is a destination defined by leisure and adventure, where visitors can transition from island-hopping and kayaking to trekking the Congo Nile Trail. With its safe, crocodile-free waters, vibrant lakeside resort towns, and the enchanting tradition of its nocturnal fishermen, it provides a tranquil contrast to the intense rainforest trekking of Rwanda's national parks.
Destination Overview
Lake Kivu at a glance
Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest water body, offering a serene, Mediterranean-style escape amidst the Albertine Rift. It is a destination defined by leisure and adventure, where visitors can transition from island-hopping and kayaking to trekking the Congo Nile Trail. With its safe, crocodile-free waters, vibrant lakeside resort towns, and the enchanting tradition of its nocturnal fishermen, it provides a tranquil contrast to the intense rainforest trekking of Rwanda’s national parks.
Why Visit
Why visit Lake Kivu
Experience
What to expect at Lake Kivu
Top Areas
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Things To Do
Things to do in Lake Kivu
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Where To Stay
Where to stay for Lake Kivu
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