Lake Kivu Boat Trips & Experiences

4.9 (34 reviews) 1–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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34 reviews

4.9

LAKE KIVU ISLANDS TO VISIT — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

INSIDE THE WOODEN MOTORBOAT — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Ames Boat Tours

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Life Jackets
Included: Snacks
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Nyamyumba Hot Springs

10 min Admission included

Visit the hot spring and expect local massage from only in Rubavu

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is for the booking starting from Karongi (Kibuye) and is about 3 hours drive from Kigali
This is for the booking starting from Rubavu (Gisenyi) and is about 3-4 hours drive from Kigali

End point

This is for the booking starting from Karongi (Kibuye) and is about 3 hours drive from Kigali
This is for the booking starting from Rubavu (Gisenyi) and is about 3-4 hours drive from Kigali

Pickup points

As you may have a specific location near Lake Kivu, you let us know.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Gisenyi Boat Ride-Triton boat

The hot springs

Duration: 1 hour

Starting point:

New Tam-Tam Bikini, Ave de la Production, Rwanda
Half day boat & Coffee tour

Coffee Tour from crops to cup: You will have the opportunity to learn hands on about coffee growing processes from the farmers to cup..

Duration: 4 hours

Wooden motorboat

Starting point:

New Tam-Tam Bikini, Ave de la Production, Rwanda
Boat Transfer Kibuye -Gisenyi
KIbuye Islands boat tour

Napoleon (Nyamunini) Island: Napoleon Hike is always a client’s option: 1,2 Km return distance hike, 113m as elevation to gain, and max altitude is 1583m

Duration: 2 hours

Starting point:

Museum of Environment, N/A, Kibuye, Rwanda
Gisenyi Boat Ride-Wooden boat

The hot springs

Duration: 2 hours

Starting point:

New Tam-Tam Bikini, Ave de la Production, Rwanda