Lake Kivu is known as the biggest and freshest water body in Rwanda and the sixth largest lake in Africa. It’s situated on the western side of Rwanda along the rim between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda covering an area of about 2,700 km2 (1,040 sq mi) and also stands at a height of 1,460 meters (4,790 ft) above sea level. For any visitor to Rwanda who needs a good refreshment spot, lake Kivu is a good place to be.

Visitors coming from volcanoes national park a place of mountain gorillas and those from Nyungwe forest national park a home to over 13 species of primates coupled with chimpanzee the closest relative of man can’t miss to break off to this beautiful place to spend at least a day on this freshest Rwanda water body and also enjoy the three nearby towns known as Cyangugu, Kibuye as well as Gisenyi.

On a safari in Rwanda, many tourism activities can be enjoyed on the lake like swimming, beach volley ball, relaxing, also if interested you can take a boat ride to see the islands that surround the lake and you are also privileged to watch various species of birds on the lake including malachite kingfishers, crowned cranes, pelicans and many more. Explore also the village setting around the lake. While on the Lake Kivu, You will catch a glance at the Nyiragongo Volcano in Congo, it’s said that it’s the only active Volcano in Africa. Indeed Rwanda is the best place to visit, at elephant safaris Ltd we are ready to take you where you cannot reach yourself.