Location
Lake Kivu
Peaceful inland sea relaxation, beachside escapes, and active water adventures.
Key Highlights: The ultimate place to unwind after trekking. Sail across warm, bilharzia-free waters to coffee-growing islands, soak in natural lakeside hot springs, kayak peaceful coves, and watch local fishermen sing in unison as they launch their wooden boats at sunset.
Boat Cruises
Visits to Napoleon Island to see fruit bat colonies or Peace Island for swimming.
Water Sports
Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and windsurfing along calm, bilharzia-free waters.
Natural Hot Springs
Soaking in natural thermal waters at Nyamyumba Hot Springs near Rubavu.
Coffee Tours
Hands-on specialty coffee tours on island plantations (like Kinunu) showing picking, washing, and roasting.
Accommodation in
Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
A 4-star waterfront resort located on a private, palm-lined beach along Lake Kivu in Gisenyi
Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel
A luxury boutique hotel in Kibuye, perched on a volcanic-stone hillside overlooking Lake Kivu.
Cormoran Lodge
A rustic wood-cabin retreat perched on a steep hillside in Kibuye, overlooking the eastern shores of Lake Kivu
Paradise Kivu
Enjoy the quietness on the shores of Lake Kivu as well as organic food.