From 5 pm, join us to watch local fishermen head out onto the calm lake. Hear them sing loudly to motivate themselves, joke, and tease each other, a lively tradition full of spirit. If the weather is clear, enjoy a beautiful sunset as the lake slowly turns peaceful & Sky paints the Lake with orange or gold
Main Starting Point
•Kibuye (Karongi) – recommended for the best price
•Other starting points: Gisenyi or Cyangugu (prices may vary)
What You Will Do
•Meet your local guide at the lake around 5 pm
•Board your boat and sail toward the fishermen’s dock
•when we reach the fishermen’s dock, we follow them as they paddle to the fishing area
•Listen to their songs and enjoy the peaceful evening
. Tour guide and Visitors Join the fishing boat for full experience.
•Watch them set up lamps and nets to catch sambaza (small fish)
NB; This tour start at 5PM up 8h30. /9PM, thia tour can be made in different way to lower the coast.
Why You Will Love This Tour
•Experience a fishing tradition kept alive through generations
•Hear fishermen singing, joking, and working together
•Take unique photos of glowing boats on the water
•Enjoy a Lake Kivu sunset if the sky is clear
•Learn real stories and local secrets from your friendly guide
Book Your Tour Today
Call/ WhatsApp; +250 789 474 864
Email; visitlakekivu@gmail.com
Come and share an evening full of songs, stories, and the quiet beauty of Lake Kivu.
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