| Author: | danman777 |
| Lake: | Lake Kivu |
| Location: | Africa > Rwanda > Kibuye (Karongi) |
| Map: | (see map) |
The Lake
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
| Also known as: | Add Data |
| Environment type: | lakes |
| Location type: | border, rural, town, villages |
What can we see or do there?
| Services: | Lake Kivu Boat Tour |
| Shops: | Add Data |
| Animals: | Add Data |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Rwandan Franks (RWF) |
| Ticket type: | Cost: |
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| Extras: | Average Cost: |
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When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 10 nights | |
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How can we get in contact?
| Email: | Add Data |
| Website: | Add Data |
| Telephone: | Add Data |
| Language(s): | English, French, Kinyarwanda |
| Timezone: | UTC+02:00 |
| Country calling code: | 250 |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Size: | 2,370km2 |
| Depth: | Add Data |
| Altitude: | 1,460m |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Lake Kivu  |
| Tripadvisor: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Top Descriptions
| While it may not have the birdlife or general wildlife of other lakes in East Africa thanks to its periodic methane releases, Lake Kivu is nonetheless a stunning place to spend a few days. There’s something about the light here, and the way the people live their lives beside such a potentially deadly lake. Rent a boat out or find a room lakeside and you won’t regret whiling away some considerable time here. |
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Top Tips
| Be prepared to extend your stay, especially in Kibuye. This lake may be rather devoid of activities but it certainly makes for a pleasant and relaxing few days. |
| Although reportedly free of Bilharzia (and crocodiles and hippos) due to the high concentrations of methane dissolved within the lake, anecdotal evidence indicates that you may still want to think twice about swimming here – as enticing as it. |
| Don’t expect the prolific amount of wildlife found at other rift valley lakes in East Africa. Periodic extinctions due to the methane in the lake have kept the flora and fauna in check here. |
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