Join us for a relaxing and scenic boat tour around the most beautiful islands of kibuye Lake Kivu. This trip offer a perfect mix of nature, culture, and adventure — guided by our experienced captain and tour guide who share the real beauty of lake kivu, stories about the lake & local life.
Tour Highlights
• Visit Nyamunini Island (Napoleon’s Hat) – Take a small hike to the top for its wide lake views, Spot the large Fruit bats colony & enjoy peaceful atmosphere filled with nature sounds.
• Explore Nyenyeri Island (Monkey Island) – where you may spot playful monkeys moving through the trees.
• Enjoy Amahoro Island – a calm and quiet island, perfect for relaxing and swimming in calm, clean and fresh water of Lake Kivu.
• Discover Mbabara Island – rich with local plants, crops, and traditional island farming experiences.
• Pass by several small islands where you can spot birds such as Cormorants, Sandpipers, Water Thick-knee, Ducks, and Weavers.
• Experience the fresh air, clear water, and beautiful green hills that make Lake Kivu one of Rwanda’s most peaceful destinations.
Tour Duration Options
• Half-Day Tour: 2–3hours
• Full-Day Tour: 6–8 hours (when we include more islands)
📍 Starting Point
The best starting point is Kibuye, where you get the most affordable rate.
Departures from Kinunu or Gisenyi are also available but may slightly affect the cost due to distance and fuel use.
Best Time to Go
All year round, Lake Kivu’s calm water and mild climate make it perfect for island tours any season!
Posted on HJG2026-01-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professionelles Team , sehr schöne Inseltour mit einem prima gepflegten Boot. Schwimmwesten und Wasser an Bord, bequeme überdachte Sitz- und Liegeflächen. Umfassende Erklärungen zur Umgebung und Tierwelt.Posted on Yohan Rignac2026-01-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super tour en bateau. Nous voulions voir des animaux, le guide a pris le temps pour nous repérer tous les oiseaux des îles. Nous avons même vu un cobra. A répondu a nos messages whatsapp rapidement. A recommander.Posted on Nathalie Vanvelthoven2026-01-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We managed to arrange a last minute boat tour thanks to the quick communication of our guide. We took the boat to Napoleon’s Hat Island where we hiked to the top and past the bats. We were able to take a quick swim in Lake Kivu and then watched the monkeys and wild life on the other islands nearby. Our guide Aimable was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you!Posted on Patricia Kuria2026-01-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I really enjoyed the Kivu experience. The guide Felix met me on time and was really supportive throughout the tour. I learnt alot from his guidance. Highly recommend it💯Posted on Pustelijntje Scheeloog2025-12-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic experience with Aimable on his nice boat. Expert guide, very friendly, and explained so many fantastic things about the islands in lake Kivu nearby Kibuye. Would 100% recommend.Posted on Milou Basten2025-12-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The boat tour was amazing. We had such a great day. Aimable showed us around the lake and told us so many things. I recommend this tour to everyone.Posted on Ethan Bagley2025-12-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an AMAZING time on our kayak adventure with our guide (the owner of the business), who filled us in on local history and current happenings, took us to several islands, and even helped tow one of us back to shore when our arms gave out! A++, will 100% recommend to friends, family, and strangers. Enjoy!Posted on Benjamin Kpognon2025-12-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing tour along the Kivu Lake with stunning views. The top of the vibe you could ever enjoy witnessing the cows swimming and the bat village at the Napoleon island. 🔥Posted on Tori Joan2025-11-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an experience! Aimable and his boat driver Julius made this experience so peaceful and brilliant. I did a half day Lake Kivu tour by myself after I decided to travel from Kigali. Aimable is so professional and kind. His communication from the start via WhatsApp is so good, I felt really reassured that everything would be okay. Even after the trip when I had to return to the bus station quickly, he helped me to organise some lunch and to arrive on time for my bus. The tour itself was really good. The boat is very clean and comfortable. We did a small hike and Aimable is very knowledgeable, sharing information about the history of the land, the nature and animals there. He answered all my questions and I learned a lot. I had the best experience! Thank you Aimable and Julius for making my trip so good!Posted on John Diaz2025-10-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was wonderful moments at Lake kivu, We left the dock around 2pm, we enjoyed 3 hours tour including sunset tour with friendly & Knowledgeable guide (Aimable) he really like what he do, he was always eager to explain everything for us. The way he always keeps smiling while sharing the Birds behaviors, plants and Animals of lake kivu was unforgettable. You will never Regret going with them. I 100% recommend this tour