Tchegera Island | Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris
Nested in the hearts of Lake Kivu, near Goma in the Congo side, the horse shoes shaped Tchegera Island, is a hidden gem for those who wish to visit DR. Congo and wish to enjoy a kind of pristine treat on an island in Congo.
The beautiful turquoise waters of Lake Kivu, Tchegera Island is known for its distinct crescent shape, which is actually the top crater rim of a long-extinct volcano. On clear nights, the island offers spectacular views of Nyiragongo and Nyamuragira as their glowing red lava pierce a star-covered sky. The two highest Virunga volcanoes, Mikeno and Karisimbi, can also be seen from Tchegera as well as sweeping landscapes of Lake Kivu and its surroundings.
In case you wish to extend your stay in DR Congo and enjoy more adventure, as you explore the beauty of this wonderful country, Tchegera is the right place for you to stay.
Tchegera Island Camp, offers a wonderful tented camping experience, with open doors, where you sleep with the great view of the water bodies. This excellent tented camp sits on the exposed ridge of a collapsed volcanic caldera in the middle of Lake Kivu.
Tchegera Island Camp has 6 tents: 2 twin and 4 doubles, equipped with en-suite bathrooms, running hot showers and flush toilets, powered by a 24/7 solar power, with charging points in tents and main area and a full restaurant and bar operated on site. Advance booking is recommended.
There are a number of activities one can do during his stay at the camp, from gorilla trekking at Virunga National Park, to Mount Nyiragongo hiking adventure, Paddle boarding and kayaking and canoe ride on Lake Kivu. You can as well take a motor boat, or speed boat to explore this beautiful lake. Bird watching and nature walk on the island is idle. Snorkeling in the clear waters of Lake Kivu.
You will really enjoy one of your best stay here, with a quiet ambience.
For the Congo Safaris booking, and booking your stay at Tchegera Islands, get in touch with our team, and have the experience arranged and packaged for you.