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From Kigali Lake Kivu Full Day Tour with Private Boat Cruise

By Love Rwanda
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 1,226 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Journey from Kigali into Rwanda's dramatic Western Province on this private, full-day guided tour to Lake Kivu. Drive through a landscape of terraced hillsides and traditional rural villages, stopping to photograph the thundering Ndaba Rock & Waterfalls and the castle-like Château Le Marara estate. The centerpiece of the day is a private cruise across Lake Kivu, one of Africa's Great Rift Valley lakes, gliding past Peace Island and Monkey Island, where free-roaming primates inhabit the forested shores. Depending on season and conditions, you may also spot a phenomenon found almost nowhere else on Earth: local cows swimming across the open lake. Your professional, multilingual driver-guide handles all logistics, keeping the day flexible and personalized to your group. With round-trip private transport, a boat cruise, and expert guiding all included, this is one of the most rewarding day trips available from Kigali.

Activity location

  • Kigali
    • Kigali, Rwanda

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kigali
    • Kigali, Rwanda

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From Kigali Lake Kivu Full Day Tour with Private Boat Cruise

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 6:00
Price details
RM 1,225.87 x 1 AdultRM 1,225.87
Total
Price is RM 1,225.87

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Chilled mineral water throughout the journey
  • Inclusions
    Professional multilingual driver-guide (English, French, Kinyarwanda, Swahili)
  • Inclusions
    Photo stop at Ndaba Rock & Waterfalls
  • Inclusions
    Private Lake Kivu boat cruise (Monkey Island & Peace Island)
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Breakfast
  • Inclusions
    Photo stop at Château Le Marara
  • Inclusions
    Round-trip private transportation from Kigali
  • Inclusions
    All local taxes and fees
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities for guide and driver (optional, at your discretion)

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kigali

  • 1h 30m
Departure from Kigali Duration: Departure point Pickup at 06:00 AM from Amahoro Stadium / BK Arena, Kigali. Home or hotel pickup available on request at booking.

Musambira

  • 30m
Coffee Stop, Musambira A comfortable mid-drive break at a local café in Musambira to stretch your legs and get your day started. Coffee and refreshments at own expense.

Les Chutes de Ndaba

  • 30m
A scenic stop at this iconic natural landmark — dramatic rock formations and waterfalls perfect for photography. Free to explore.

Château le Marara by Royal Retreat

  • 20m
Photo opportunity at this unique castle-like luxury estate on the shores of Lake Kivu. Entry inside the property is optional and at own expense.

Kibuye

  • 1h
Free time in Kibuye town to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Not included — your guide can recommend options nearby.

Lake Kivu Rwanda

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Board your private boat for a cruise past Peace Island and Monkey Island on Lake Kivu. Watch for primates along the forested shores and look out for the famous lake-swimming cows (seasonal, not guaranteed).

Kigali (Pass by)

Direct return route to Kigali. Arrive in the early evening.

Location

Activity location

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    Kigali
    • Kigali, Rwanda

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kigali
    • Kigali, Rwanda

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