Lake Kivu/Rubavu National Park

Don’t be surprised! Yes there is beaches in Rwanda and Lake Kivu is the place. Despite being one of the small landlocked country in East Africa, you can stil find the confort of the swirling winds of the beach and relaxation here. At only an hour away from Volcanoes National Park, Rubavu is a great way to unwind after trekking adventures.

The neighboring Gisenyi offers coffee enthusiasts the chance see how coffee is grown and made in to a delicious cup of famous Rwandan coffee.Kayaking and paddling in a local fisherman’s boat are just ideal for activities around this magnificent lake in the country.

Lake Kivu is among the Great Lakes of Africa. It lies on the edge between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and is in the Albertine (western) Rift, a touch of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Kivu discharges into the Ruzizi River, which streams southwards into Lake Tanganyika.

Lake Kivu is besides one of the world's single 3 exploding lakes. The lake is set in the midst of the stunning heaps of the Rift Valley with the Virungas toward the north, its sporadic shores structure different gulfs and landmasses and a swarm of backwoods flanked falls. Sprinkle terraced inclines lead down to the astonishing lakeshore and the towns of Cyangugu, Kibuye, and Gisenyi, which are halting focuses to slacken up, swim or take a watercraft trip. Despite the way that not known for its wildlife – only 28 outlined fish species are thought to live here – Lake Kivu is a brilliant goal because of its diminish blue waters and deep banks that are peddled in greenery. Its condition on the equator guarantees the area greenery can be enjoyed the experience of all year, paying little regard to whether from the fore of a boat or along the shoreline.