3-DAY KIGALI AND LAKE KIVU ADVENTURE
Adventure Summary
This 3-day Kigali and Lake Kivu Adventure safari starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, situated at an elevation of 1567 meters. Kigali, known for its hills, ridges, and valleys, boasts a population of approximately 1 million. Renowned as one of East Africa’s cleanest cities, Kigali offers a variety of attractions, including unmatched culture, memorial sites, museums, local markets, and more. Visiting Kigali promises a rewarding adventure in the eastern part of Africa.
You will also tour Lake Kivu, a freshwater lake located in Kibuye, Rwanda. Lake Kivu offers numerous sporting activities, including fishing, kayaking, and boat rides.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN KIGALI
When you arrive at Kigali International Airport, our seasoned tour guide/driver will chauffeur you to your hotel. If you arrive early, you will enjoy a short but thrilling city excursion around Kigali. You will visit the City Central Market to see how vendors interact with locals as they conduct business. Later, you will dine at your hotel and retire for the night.
DAY 2: TRANSFER TO LAKE KIVU (KAYAK AND SPORT FISHING)
Early in the morning, after breakfast at your hotel, our experienced guide will pick you up and transfer you to Lake Kivu. There, you will meet your guides for a short briefing before you start kayaking. The activity lasts between 2 to 3 hours as you paddle to different small islands. Early mornings often reveal fishermen returning to shore with their catch. Lake Kivu offers panoramic views of mountain ranges, valleys, and small islands. After this, you will return to your hotel for lunch. Later, you will go sport fishing on Lake Kivu, where you can catch catfish, lungfish, tigerfish, and more. After this amazing experience, you will return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 3: KIGALI GENOCIDE MEMORIAL SITE AND TRANSFER BACK TO KIGALI/AIRPORT DROP-OFF
After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Kigali Memorial Site, which honors over 250,000 victims of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. This memorial center commemorates the lost lives and promotes the message of peace and love. The site also features a museum with literature and Rwandan artistic photos and crafts. After paying homage, you will have lunch and then be dropped off at your hotel in Kigali for an overnight stay, or alternatively, be chauffeured to the airport to catch your flight.
End of the Adventure
ADVENTURE INCLUSIONS
Package Includes:
- Accommodation on a full board basis
- Drinking water
- Meals
- Transportation
- Entrance fees to all destinations mentioned in the program
- All activities mentioned in the program
- Transportation in a Land Cruiser 4×4
- Kayak equipment
- English-speaking tour guide/driver
