Lake Burera in Rwanda

Lake Burera in Rwanda is among the most rewarding attractions in Rwanda that you should not miss the second lake being lake Ruhondo. Lake Burera is found in the north-western part of Rwanda at the border with Uganda, the lake is the second largest lake in Rwanda which is among the main reasons why you should visit it on your Rwanda safari. Located in Burera district you will have an amazing experience watching a number eye catching attractions from how the people in the country carry out their different activities the architectural designs among other rewarding attractions before you make your way to the lake for an amazing experience.

The Lake is located in Burera city which is the closest major city to Musanze/ Ruhengeri city where you can access volcanoes national park in Rwanda a park famous for gorilla trekking in Rwanda, you will also get to see the Virunga mountains which will also give you the chance to see lake Burera as you participate in hiking the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda especially mount muhabura which will give you the most rewarding experience and memorable views of Lake Burera. If you’re interested in exploring lake Burera in Rwanda, you can take part in a number of these rewarding activities to make your safari experience in Rwanda quite memorable.

Cultural encounters while you visit lake Burera are among the most rewarding activities you can embark on. As you make your way to the different islands like the Cyuzu island, and Gitare where you will get to see the different ways of living of the people, while you make your way to the islands you will get to see how the people carry out their daily lives, you will get to see carpenters crafting take home souvenirs, farming harvesting coffee which will give you the feel of the rural life as you enjoy the Lake breeze.

When you visit Mweru, get ready to listen to the interesting about one king in Rwanda that reportedly walked on water as he played table which is quite fascinating to hear with the locals explaining it with a lot of enthusiasm.

Engage with the local fishermen by goring fishing with them on lake Burera, during fishing in lake Ihema, you will get to enjoy the fishermen conversation and also have the chance to catch some fish from the lake. It should be noted that the lake is home to a number of fish that you will get to catch using the traditional methods of catching fish which is quite thrilling and interesting about the fish is the fact that you can take some back to your hotel and get to feast on it fresh from the lake without any additives. Interesting about the activity which can take you about 2 hours is the fishing vessels which are catamaran like which make the adventure so fulfilling.

The lake is also home to a number of bird species especially the water birds that you should not miss out on watching as you participate in the boat cruise on lake Burera and among the notable bird species that can be seen making it the perfect spot for birding in Rwanda include; White-breasted Cormorants, Pied Kingfishers, Osprey, Double-tooth Barbet, Yellow-bellied Waxbill, Familiar Chat, Brown-throated Wattle-eye and Spot-flanked Barbet and many other rewarding attractions.

There are a number of other water bodies in Rwanda you can also embark on while on your Rwanda tour and these include; lake Ihema which will give you the most memorable experience as you visit Akagera national park, the most rewarding activity is the boat cruise on lake Ihema which will give you an amazing view of the big five animals in Rwanda, you will have the chance to watch a number of rewarding attractions like the endangered shoe bill stork, you can get to see a number of numerous water birds for an amazing experience in the park. You can also get to visit lake Ruhondo another amazing lake in Rwanda, lake Kivu which is the largest fresh water lake in Rwanda that provides 70% of the water used for domestic use in the country, you can also participate in the boat cruise on lake kivu for an amazing experience in Rwanda while in Rwanda Safaris.