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Home/Destinations/Kigali/Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu Tours from Kigali

Rwanda’s lakeside retreat: trips from Kigali reach the shores of beautiful Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes, for boat rides to islands, swimming, beaches and relaxed lakeside towns like Gisenyi and Rubavu. A scenic, peaceful escape often paired with gorilla trekking.

172 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Kigali City Tour
Kigali
Kigali City Tour
4.9(464)·5–6 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Kigali City Tour: History, Art and Local Highlights.
Kigali
Kigali City Tour: History, Art and Local Highlights.
4.9(118)·6–7 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Kigali Walking Tour
Kigali
Kigali Walking Tour
4.7(100)·2h 30min
from$30/ person
via Viator
Private Full-day Kigali City Tour with Pickup and Lunch
Kigali
Private Full-day Kigali City Tour with Pickup and Lunch
4.9(89)·8 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park
Kigali
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park
4.9(83)·12 hours
from$360/ person
via Viator
Kigali City Guided Walking Tour
Kigali
Kigali City Guided Walking Tour
4.9(79)·2–3 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Kigali City Tour
Kigali
Kigali City Tour
4.8(79)·4 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
Kigali City Sightseeing
Kigali
Kigali City Sightseeing
4.8(53)·7–8 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Mount Kigali Hike and Zipline Adventure Tour(Pick up &drop off)
Kigali
Mount Kigali Hike and Zipline Adventure Tour(Pick up &drop off)
5.0(40)·2–4 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Rwanda Half-Day Walking Food Tour
Kigali
Rwanda Half-Day Walking Food Tour
4.7(40)·3–4 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Discover Kigali: Full-Day Tour with Hotel Pickup and Lunch
Kigali
Discover Kigali: Full-Day Tour with Hotel Pickup and Lunch
4.6(37)·6–8 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
One Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour
Kigali
One Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour
5.0(29)·6–10 hours
from$329/ person
via Viator
Kigali Motorbike Tours
Kigali
Kigali Motorbike Tours
5.0(25)·4h 45min
from$40/ person
via Viator
Kigali Private Car City Tour with a Local Guide
Kigali
Kigali Private Car City Tour with a Local Guide
5.0(23)·4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Akagera 1-Day Safari, Lake Ihema Boat Ride & Park Fees Included
Kigali
Akagera 1-Day Safari, Lake Ihema Boat Ride & Park Fees Included
5.0(22)·10–12 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach
Kigali
1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach
4.9(22)·13 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator
1 day Kigali city tour
Kigali
1 day Kigali city tour
4.9(21)·1–5 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
One-day Kivu Lake Adventure
Kigali
One-day Kivu Lake Adventure
4.9(19)·14 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator
Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride
Kigali
Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride
4.9(15)·12–15 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Kigali City Tour with Museums and Markets and Culture
Kigali
Kigali City Tour with Museums and Markets and Culture
4.9(14)·6 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Kigali City Tour with Local Expert & Local Food
Kigali
Kigali City Tour with Local Expert & Local Food
5.0(13)·6–8 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4
Kigali
2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4
4.8(12)·2 days
from$400/ person
via Viator
Explore Kigali city, the heart of Rwanda
Kigali
Explore Kigali city, the heart of Rwanda
5.0(8)·2 days
from$130/ person
via Viator
Lake Kivu Experience: Jet Ski, Boat Ride & Lake Cuisine
Kigali
Lake Kivu Experience: Jet Ski, Boat Ride & Lake Cuisine
4.9(8)·9–12 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
Rwanda Safari - 1 Day Akagera Big Five Safari from Kigali
Kigali
Rwanda Safari - 1 Day Akagera Big Five Safari from Kigali
4.9(7)·13 hours
from$430/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Rwanda's Twin Lakes: Nature Hike & Scenic Boat Cruise
Kigali
Day Trip to Rwanda's Twin Lakes: Nature Hike & Scenic Boat Cruise
5.0(5)·6–8 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
1 day Lake Kivu Adventure, Scenic Hike & Coffee Plantation Tour
Kigali
1 day Lake Kivu Adventure, Scenic Hike & Coffee Plantation Tour
5.0(5)·12 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Kigali City Tour and Sightseeing
Kigali
Kigali City Tour and Sightseeing
5.0(5)·5h 30min
from$136/ person
via Viator
Kigali City Tour, Genocide Memorial, Sightseeing, Zipline Tour
Kigali
Kigali City Tour, Genocide Memorial, Sightseeing, Zipline Tour
4.5(4)·4–8 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Rwanda's Only Group Safari to Akagera
Kigali
Rwanda's Only Group Safari to Akagera
5.0(4)·13 hours
from$380/ person
via Viator
From Kigali: 8 Hour Day-trip Lake Kivu Cruise Experience
Kigali
From Kigali: 8 Hour Day-trip Lake Kivu Cruise Experience
4.7(3)·8 hours
from$307/ person
via Viator
Private Full Day Kigali City Tour
Kigali
Private Full Day Kigali City Tour
5.0(3)·8 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
2-Day Private Lake Kivu Kayaking and Holy Rocks from Kigali
Kigali
2-Day Private Lake Kivu Kayaking and Holy Rocks from Kigali
5.0(2)·2 days
from$550/ person
via Viator
Best view hunting tour
Kigali
Best view hunting tour
5.0(2)·2–7 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Kigali Private Car Cultural and Historical Tour with a Guide
Kigali
Kigali Private Car Cultural and Historical Tour with a Guide
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
1 Day Kigali City Tour
Kigali
1 Day Kigali City Tour
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Rwandan Pottery and Cultural Tour in Nyanza from Kigali
Kigali
Rwandan Pottery and Cultural Tour in Nyanza from Kigali
4 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Kigali to Lake Kivu Tour Coffee farm Visit and Boat Ride
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Kibuye
Kigali to Lake Kivu Tour Coffee farm Visit and Boat Ride
8 hours
from$207$230/ person
via Viator
Private Guided Tour in Kigali with Private transportation
Kigali
Private Guided Tour in Kigali with Private transportation
4–5 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Kigali Airport Pick up and City tour Guide / Rwanda
Kigali
Kigali Airport Pick up and City tour Guide / Rwanda
2 days
from$32/ person
via Viator
Kigali Private City Tour with Tea Break and Hotel Pickup
Kigali
Kigali Private City Tour with Tea Break and Hotel Pickup
3h 30min
from$89/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour of Kigali, Culture, History & Scenic Views
Kigali
Private Day Tour of Kigali, Culture, History & Scenic Views
4–8 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Kigali Genocide Memorial Guided Tour
Kigali
Kigali Genocide Memorial Guided Tour
4 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
1 Day Trip to Lake Kivu Beach with Waterfalls and Hot Springs
Kigali
1 Day Trip to Lake Kivu Beach with Waterfalls and Hot Springs
10 hours
from$345/ person
via Viator
Private 1 day Kigali city Tour Rwanda
Kigali
Private 1 day Kigali city Tour Rwanda
1–6 hours
from$208/ person
via Viator
One Day Lake Kivu Beach Hot Spring and Boat Tour
Kigali
One Day Lake Kivu Beach Hot Spring and Boat Tour
8–14 hours
from$329/ person
via Viator

Lake Kivu in Kigali — FAQ

What is Lake Kivu?
Lake Kivu is one of Africa’s Great Lakes, on Rwanda’s western border, known for its calm waters, islands, beaches and lakeside towns.
What can you do at Lake Kivu?
Take boat trips to islands, swim, relax on beaches, and enjoy the laid-back lakeside towns of Gisenyi, Rubavu and Kibuye.
Is Lake Kivu worth visiting?
Yes — its scenic, relaxed shores make a lovely break, often combined with a gorilla trek or Nyungwe Forest.

More things to do in Kigali

Gorilla TrekkingAkagera Big Five SafariKigali City & MemorialNyungwe & ChimpanzeesGolden Monkeys & Volcanoes