


Rwanda

Guided

Camping, Mid Range
This Rwanda kayaking safari is the most rewarding way to travel from Gisenyi to Kibuye. Paddling quietly along the coastline, at Cyimbili see the life cycle of Rwanda’s famous coffee industry, from islands covered with bushes to a cup of delicious coffee. Our next stop is at Kinunu where there is a small guesthouse and a wonderfully romantic lodge with breathtakingly scenic views. Continue down the coast for a final night on a beautiful, uninhabited island, with natural woodland that teems with bird life. Then paddle through the deep azure waters of Lake Kivu’s ‘Bay of Islands’, island hopping past more uninhabited islands - such as Napoleon island with its famous bat colony - before arriving at a hotel in Kibuye.
From USD 395 per person
Travel gently along the shoreline soaking up the quiet and beautiful scenery. Our first stop is at Cyimbili where you will see the coffee process from coffee beans growing on the bush to a delicious cup of locally grown and made coffee. Near Cyimbili we find lovely views of the coffee islands from the water and can optionally go on a short paddle around them in the afternoon. The guest house is run by Alarm-Rwanda that is promoting reconciliation in the local community. They also sell their excellent coffee!
Today is a gentle paddle along the coast, where bays and inlets provide an interesting and very scenic setting for our journey. We arrive at Kinunu in time for lunch, and in the afternoon, we take an optional trip around Bugarura island, one of the largest Rwandan islands in Lake Kivu. We can land on the island to see its church, old mosque and open market – but what’s special is that it offers what is perhaps the most scenic, panoramic view on the whole of Lake Kivu.
The day starts with a remarkable view towards Lake Kivu’s ‘Bay of Islands’ with Kibuye and many hills rising into the distance. We may circumnavigate Bugarura Island before continuing along the coast to a beautiful uninhabited island. Still mostly covered with native trees numerous species of birds dart in and out of the foliage. Take the afternoon to admire the island and the birdlife, or we can go on a short optional paddle deep into an interesting inlet on the mainland.
With exclusive access on the island, we set up camp, maybe buy fish for dinner from local fishermen – so supporting a local community – and cook our own, simple but delicious meal, which we can provide for you, around a small open fire. Please note that – unless otherwise arranged – there are no facilities on the island, so this is amazing ‘wild camping’ at its best.
In the silence of the lake we wake to a dawn chorus that is truly remarkable. After a simple breakfast, today is for many people the highlight of our journey to Kibuye because it sees us paddle through Lake Kivu’s ‘Bay of Islands’ a beautiful setting unlike anywhere else in the country. If we did not visit Napoleon Island on Day 3, we will go there today, stopping to marvel at the bats that fight amongst themselves for the best roost. We then ‘island hop’, perhaps stopping off for a swim in the crystal clear and impressively clean, fresh water to cool off.
Before reaching Kibuye, we may call in for lunch on Amohoro (Peace) Island, where there will be time to contemplate just how special the past few days have been. Then, in the afternoon it’s just a short paddle to Bethany or Cormoran Lodge where we finish.
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