Boat Cruise Tours along the Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu straddles the edge of Rwanda, it is among the great lakes of the African continent it straddles the border with the democratic republic of Congo, along the floor of the great east African rift valley, it covers approximately 2730 square kilometers, dotted with many islands that were formed as a result of volcanicity, the freshwater body lake is popular to the world due to its untold beauty, it is a great fishing point to the local communities in the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye, Cyangugu, boat cruise tours along the lake will take you to the many islands of the park, (Napoleon island, Amahoro Island, one bar island among other islands.

Lake Kivu boat cruise is a special experience on a day excursion to the lake region large is one of the largest freshwater bodies of Rwanda, it topples on the cherry experiences from other ecosystems like the Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park, and the Nyungwe Forest National Park, it is a relaxing point from the wilderness it is a treat from the tiredness of the long journeys. The boat cruise on Lake Kivu is phenomenal! This will give you a chance to explore the best of Rwanda’s beautiful countryside, the lake is one of the many fresh body lakes in the country, it is surrounded by many towns and small villages overlooking the great Virunga volcanic region the boat cruise will give you magnificent views of the Lake and the surrounding villages as well, the cruise is operated for an hour through a well-experienced guide who will lead you through the waters, it is conducted in the morning and afternoon hours,  having a chance to also visit the fishing villages of the region, it is quite a relaxing and memorable experience of the park expect to meet several bird kinds and the many islands.

The boat cruise along the lake is done ins schedules and last for 2-3 hours and takes a minimum of 6 persons, the cruise is a special one of Rwanda, and it will give you amazing sundowner cruises along which you will be in position to witness the beautiful birds of the region, overlooking the great Virunga mountain region, this cruise can be the highlight of a safari, done using speed engine boats, it is an interesting way of experiencing Rwanda, other possible places to do boat cruise in Rwanda is along the Lake Ihema, mostly done in the evening overlooking the vast savannah landscape the beautiful; sandy beaches are amazing you will be in a position to see water animals like hippos crocodiles and on a lucky day you will be chanced to see the critically endangered species of the shoe bill stock, it is a wonderful way of exploring and experiencing the park.

Rwanda can be visited all year round but is best during the dry season between June –September and December –February, it is most safe to do these activities as the trails are much drier and easier to hike, it is beautiful how much you will see in this time, this said, the other monthsare beautiful too implying that you will visit any time you would like to visit the country, other things to doin Rwanda include hiking the volcanic mountains, chimpanzee tracking in the Volcanoes National Park.