3 Days Lake Kivu Getaway Tour Rwanda

This 3 Days Lake Kivu Getaway Tour in Rwanda is the package if you are looking for a weekend getaway with family or friends. Get a chance to explore the lake on a boat cruise, interact with the famous singing fishermen of the lake and also enjoy a coffee tour at Kinunu Washing Station.

Highlights of 3 Days Lake Kivu Getaway Tour Rwanda.

Day 1: Pickup and Transfer to Lake Kivu– Afternoon Boat Cruise

Day 2: Coffee Tour at Kinunu Washing Station

Day 3: Transfer Back to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary for 3 Days Lake Kivu Getaway Tour Rwanda.

Day 1: Pickup and Transfer to Lake Kivu- Afternoon Boat Cruise

You will be picked up from your hotel in Kigali and first head out for a tour of Kigali city where you will be visiting the genocide memorial center, Kimironko market, and Inema Arts center. If you don’t wish to do the city tour, you can skip this activity and simply drive straight to Lake Kivu. Upon your arrival in Gisenyi, check into your lodge/ hotel and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will head out for a boat cruise on the lake where you will get to see the famous singing fishermen of the lake as they go about their daily activities. You will also get to view a variety of birdlife around the lake area such as the White-breasted Cormorants, Pied Kingfishers and Osprey among others.

Later head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Coffee Tour at Kinunu Washing Station

After having breakfast at your lodge, you will check out of your lodge and meet up with your driver guide. You will head Kinunu washing station for a coffee tour where you will be taken through the entire process of coffee growing, harvesting, storage and processing. Wind up your coffee tour with a tasty cup of coffee and also don’t forget to purchase some Rwanda-made coffee for yourself as a show of support to the local community. After your coffee tour, drive back to your lodge for lunch and relax for the rest of your evening. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 3: Transfer Back to Kigali

Wake up in time to have a relaxed breakfast meal at your hotel/lodge and then transfer to Kigali where your driver/guide will drop you off at a hotel of your choice or Kigali International Airport where you will board your flight back home. If a city tour was not possible on your first day, then you can opt for a short tour of Kigali city.

End of your 3 Days Lake Kivu Getaway Tour Rwanda!