Lake Kivu in Rwanda
Lake Kivu in Rwanda: Lake Kivu in Rwanda is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, stretching from the Middle East in the north to Mozambique in the south. While at Lake Kivu in Rwanda, there are various attractions and activities that you can engage in and experience while enjoying all of these on Rwanda safari. The attractions that can be seen at Lake Kivu include the hot springs, geysers, and volcanic mountains, and this is extremely interesting. The Great Rift Valley in east Africa has got the Great Rift Valley and is found in the western arm of the east African rift valley. It is also good to enjoy the best safari destination, and this is extremely interesting.
Lake Kivu is located in western Rwanda, about an hour’s drive from Volcanoes National Park, which is home to Rwanda’s mountain gorillas. The Virunga Mountains, which surround Lake Kivu, are a group of volcanoes. Lake Kivu, with its emerald green waters, is Rwanda’s largest lake and Africa’s sixth largest. It stretches from Gisenyi in northern Rwanda to Rusizi in southern Rwanda, covering an area of 2,700 square kilometers. Today, Gisenyi is known as Rubavu, but this is Rwanda’s post-independence name, and the surrounding community refers to it as Gisenyi.
Gisenyi/Rubavu is a big town with a significant population, located near the northern end of Lake Kivu. It is an excellent place to live. After a day of trekking in the national parks, such as chimp trekking in Nyungwe National Park or gorilla and golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park, it is an excellent place to explore.
Nyungwe Forest is roughly a five-hour journey from Gisenyi. Lake Kivu was previously a colonial beach, and many of the residents were colonists, as demonstrated by the contemporary structures in the region. There are several old-fashioned residences, hotels, and bars in Gisenyi where you can have a martini. The town of Gisenyi has several hotels where you can stay depending on your budget—Paradise Malahide for cheap lodging options, and Lupalm Beach Resort Hotel for mid-range lodging options, and this is extremely interesting.
Karongi is another popular tourist location on Lake Kivu. Karongi Town is halfway up the lake. In Rwanda, you’ll pass through it on your journey from Volcanoes National Park to Nyungwe Forest National Park or Gishwati Mukula National Park. The town is a popular beach resort for both locals and visitors seeking a genuine beach experience.
Karongi Town’s beaches have become a tourist hotspot, with spectacular vistas of pines, palms, and eucalyptus trees spreading along the roads and slopes, offering a superb backdrop for photography, capped by the lake’s gorgeous clear waters. In addition to recreational tourism, Kalongi is well-known for its fishing, with fisherman chanting and casting out their nets at the start and end of each day. If you want to go fishing, you can do so by booking a fishing on Rwanda safari with us.
You can also visit a tea farm while in Lake Kivu to see how tea is grown and processed to the level of consumption. You can prepare your tea while admiring the view. You can also bike around Lake Kivu on the Congo Nile Trail, which stretches 227 kilometers from Lubabu Town in the north to Lusizi Town in the south. The trail winds across rolling hills and mountains, allowing tourists to connect with Rwandans in rural towns. Views of the lake can be enjoyed from several points along the trip, as can eucalyptus trees interspersed with Rwandan banana farms.
Kayaks can be rented at most Lake Kivu hotels, and mountain bike safaris along the remote Congo Nile Trail are also available. Contact Africa Adventure Vacations for the best Lake Kivu vacation. We shall give you the best Rwanda safari experience, and this is extremely wonderful, which is extremely interesting and interesting.
