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Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu is where a Rwanda trip exhales: a long, calm lake fringed by hills, with easygoing towns that make the perfect rest between the parks.

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Soft sunrise light over the calm water and hilly islands of Lake Kivu at Kibuye (Karongi), Rwanda.

Where to rest

The two common bases are Rubavu (Gisenyi) in the north, close to Musanze and the volcanoes, and Karongi (Kibuye) in the center, on the way south toward Nyungwe. Both offer calm water, boat trips and a slower pace.

RegionWestern Rwanda, the lake shore
Main basesRubavu (Gisenyi), Karongi (Kibuye)
From KigaliCommonly around 2.5 to 3.5 hours by road
Good forResting between the volcanoes and the forest
Getting there
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