Kayaking On Lake Kivu
Among the endless adventure experiences offered in Rwanda is the fun filled and active Kayaking on Lake Kivu, which is Rwanda’s largest water body. The water sport activity is one exciting outdoor adventure outside of the Rwanda National Parks that helps adventurers to relax, try out something different or find an addition to their Rwanda discovery.
Kayaking on Lake Kivu enables visitors to explore the stunning sceneries that surround the blue and clear waters and shores of this beautiful Lake, while paddling at a relaxed pace in tranquility, enjoying the fresh breeze. There are no crocodiles and hippos in the lake to worry about and so Kayaking on Lake Kivu is safe, the kayaks are always high quality designs, stable and easy to paddle with which all will make your experience an amazing adventure.
This splendid Kayaking adventure on Lake Kivu in Gisenyi is one of the best ways to spend your day, tourists usually go for such adventure after Gorilla Trekking or Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park, which is an hour’s drive from Lake Kivu or it can be more of a weekend getaway from your busy weekly schedule and also most favorable for visitors with little time but would wish to do some kind of adventure in Rwanda. Kayaking on Lake Kivu is available on a daily basis and there are always short day trips (minimum one hour Kayak), full day Kayaking trips and longer kayaking journeys out of Gisenyi as well as overnight tours. The best times always recommended for kayaking greatest experiences that provide the most scenic moments are in the early mornings and late afternoons.
Tourists usually paddle along the northern coastline of the lake from Gisenyi and here many enjoy the spectacular scenery into the inlets and cross bays, fishermen mending their nets on the shoreline during day time as well as the spectacle of sunset unique traditional fishing boats with fishermen singing rhythmically in unison as they ply the water departing into the night of fishing which is a moment for a lifetime. Kayaking on Lake Kivu also provides opportunities to immerse yourself in open waters in the scenery of fascinating and verdant hills, beautiful and dramatic vistas, and the attractive volcanic mountains always in the backdrop of the lake that will give you a fresh perspective around every corner. On your kayak you will be able to watch a variety of abundant bird species that dart in and out of the surrounding bushes along the shorelines as well different little islands within the lake. Stretch out more and get to explore some of the coffee islands and plantations.
Having never kayaked, relax because Kayaking on Lake Kivu is not for the experienced and thus there are no skills or experience required but a little fitness is basically appreciated. You will of course always be escorted by a professional guide that will give you all the instructions and help needed.
After your experience of Kayaking, Lake Kivu has a clean shoreline with plenty of sandy beaches where one can relax and enjoy evenings from, a variety of beautiful accommodations are lined up across the lake shores. There are also many other amazing water sport activities and excursions that visitors can indulge in such as boat trips on Lake Kivu, the fishermen experience, sport fishing, among others.
There are a lot more Rwanda offerings that you can complement to your discovery for the best of Rwanda, and in case you’re planning your next adventure destination as Rwanda, do not hesitate to contact us to arrange for you a highly customized safari plan that fits your interests and budget.
