Tchegera Island

Tchegera Island: Tchegere Island in Rwanda offers the  wonderful and stunning views that has not been explored by several visitors on a safari in Rwanda. This island is found on the north shore of Lake Kivu, shared by Rwanda and Congo, is the epitome of a wilderness dream and offers a variety of activities that will leave you speechless. Virunga National Park is the Congo’s oldest national park and is accessible from the Congo side for safari tourists interested in gorilla trekking, chimp trekking, and climbing Mount Nyiragongo.

Visitors must order the various packages sold by the park and obtain permit to visit the island and participate in the various activities to visit the park’s various attractions, such as the various activities that take place in Virunga National Park. Most visitors come to the park to recover from physical exertion by going on gorilla hikes in Virunga National Park.

The only way to get to this island is by boat, where you can observe a variety of birds, particularly waterfowl, while relaxing in the cool breeze of Lake Kivu. The white-breasted cormorant, kingfisher, osprey, two-toothed barbet, yellow-bellied waxbill, familiar chat, brown-nosed warbler, and spotted barbet, as well as African eagle, gull, and other bird species, can all be found.

Notably, a visit to Tchegera Island Rwanda provides spectacular views of Mount Nyiragongo and Mount Nyamuragira, as well as the opportunity to see the red light in the lava sky of Mount Nyiragongo, which is home to the world’s largest lava lake. The truth is that you will be able to see the world’s largest lava lake. . The blue monkey, the black and white colobus monkey, the owl monkey, and other primate species in the park are among the most memorable wildlife species on the island.

The tent village is another important feature. There is approximately ten fully equipped muvel tents on the island, and you will appreciate having a home away from home. Warm showers, high-speed Internet access, electronic hair dryers, and comfortable beds are provided in the tents for maximum comfort during a gorilla safari in the Congo.

You can participate in unforgettable activities such as snorkeling and kayaking on the island.

After enriching your experience on the island, you can participate in a variety of excursion activities to make your safari in the Congo unforgettable. You can also help orphaned chimps at the Luwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary or go on a gorilla trek in Kahuzi-Biega National Park, where you will get up close and personal with African lowland gorillas and this makes the safari experience so much interesting.