Kayaking and Water Sports

Under the guidance of a highly trained and experienced kayak leader, spend a few hours, a full day or even a few days paddling the clear blue waters of the lake, exploring the countless inlets and bays, soaking up the spectacular scenery, meeting local fishermen, visiting hot springs and keeping an eye out for local wildlife such as long-tailed cormorants, flocks of pelicans, crowned cranes, tiny malachite kingfishers and Congo clawless otters.

Boat Cruises

A rewarding and tranquil cruise on the waters of the lake with longer cruises taking you to Amahoro and Munini Islands – the latter is also named Napoleon Island due to its resemblance to the conquering Frenchman’s infamous hat. The island is home to a large colony of fruit bats and after a short and relatively easy climb brings you face-to-face with them.

Sport Fishing

For keen anglers out there, Lake Kivu has some superb fishing – there are nearly 30 different recorded species of fish in the lake and as a reward for your exertions trying to catch them, you’re allowed to keep one fish for yourself, perhaps taking it back to your accommodation where the chef will prepare and cook it to perfection for you to so you can enjoy your spoils over an evening meal and a glass of wine.

Birding

Rwanda as a resplendent destination for keen birders with over 700 recorded species throughout the ‘land of a thousand hills’ and Lake Kivu is certainly not a destination to skip out on if you’re looking to tick off many new ‘lifers’ as possible. Bird watching activities could take you on nature walks through the surrounding forests and along the lake shores as well as boat cruises on the lake itself as you go in search of; Bronzed Sunbirds, Common Waxbill, Crimson-rumped Waxbill, Bronze Manikin, Speckled Pigeons, African fish eagle, spotted Cardinal Woodpecker, African Pied Wagtail, Yellow-throated Greenbul, Chin-spot Batis, Ashy Flycatcher, White-tailed Blue Flycatcher and Tropical Boubou – to name just a few. Have your binoculars at ready!