Lake Kivu Boat Trips & Experiences
- 1–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Boat ride experience on Lake Kivu is mostly done in Karongi and Rubavu (Gisenyi) mostly. Enjoy the tranquility of Lake Kivu's hillside views, by undertaking a boat ride in Karongi to see islands or Rubavu for lake shores sightseeing tour, and you may pair the boat ride with coffee tour, the hike of the Congo Nile trail, the night fishing experiences and more. A full safety briefing will be given prior to departure, and throughout the trip.
Inclusions
What's included
- WiFi on board
- Life Jackets
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
Visit the hot spring and expect local massage from only in Rubavu
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 34 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Lake Kivu Boat and Island Tour Experience
Julius and Jan were really friendly and very capable. Both my husband and I had a really good time. Julius picked us up from our hotel on time, and delivered everything you promised and more. Julius didn't just guide us, he volunteered information about the culture and the environment we were hiking in. A true guide!! Would recommend him and your tour to anyone.
5Beautiful easy way to see Lake Kivu and learn about all the local lake activities!
A great way to see the coast of Lake Kivu and learn more about the lake and the surrounding areas! Also a quick stop at the hot springs! Be sure to wear shorts or pants that can roll up or even a bathing suit for a hot spring soak!
5Great trek and boat trip
Yusuf, Giselle and Jean brought out the best of Lake Kivu. The visit to Napoleon Island - with the great views from its peak - was memorable Jeff - Malta
5Lovely boat trip
I had a lovely boat trip starting from Kibuye with a stop for hiking Napoleon island. Gisela was a lovely guide and explained a lot of interesting facts about the lake and the fisherman. I recommend this experience
5Wonderful - Giselle is a great guide
Amazing views. Knowledgeable guide. Great captain and smooth sailing. Many animals. The lake is enormous and can’t really be captured in photo.
5Fishing on the lake like I’ve never seen before.
We truly enjoyed the night fishing experience with Salama! We thought we were only going to get to observe the fisherman going out, but we actually got to sit on board their fishing and help all the nets in! Is hard to beat the beauty of Lynn key, but it is even more magical when you get to be on the lake at dark.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This is for the booking starting from Karongi (Kibuye) and is about 3 hours drive from Kigali
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ames Boat Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Gisenyi
- Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 29 experiences we list in Gisenyi.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 29.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Gisenyi
Gisenyi is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kivu in Rwanda, beside the border with the Congo, with beaches, lakeside villas and volcanoes nearby.
Gisenyi, also called Rubavu, lies on the northern shore of Lake Kivu in western Rwanda, with the town of Goma across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Belgian-era villas stand in gardens along the lakeshore, sandy beaches run along the water, and the green hills of the Virunga region rise on the horizon.
