Private Tour

1 day Lake Kivu Adventure, Scenic Hike & Coffee Plantation Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

French

12 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour combines nature, culture, and relaxation, offering a perfect blend of adventure and insight into Rwanda’s rich coffee heritage.

Experience the beauty of Lake Kivu on an adventure packed with excitement and relaxation! This tour combines scenic views, hiking, kayaking, cultural encounters, island visits, and a hands-on coffee plantation experience. Trek through lush landscapes, paddle across serene waters, explore charming islands, and dive into Rwanda’s rich coffee heritage.

Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a unique blend of thrilling activities, cultural insights, and breathtaking scenery.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Kigali

Pick up from your place and transfer to Kibuye, Lake Kivu. Along the way, you'll discover why Rwanda' s nickname is the country of Thousand hills. Feel free to ask the drive guide for a stopover if you want to take a picture of a stunning views or just want to watch it a little longer.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Les Chutes de Ndaba

Photoshoot at the scenic Ndaba-rock waterfall. A short stop-over on the way to Lake Kivu. This is a beautiful spot with mesmerising landscape of Hills, valleys and the historic waterfall. You will also find here some kids that play music with traditional instruments.

20 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Hiking

Lunch

Pickup&Drop off

All Fees and Taxes

Coffee plantation experience

Lake Kivu boat ride visiting the islands

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1 day Lake Kivu Adventure, Scenic Hike & Coffee Plantation Tour

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Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Discovering one of the Great Lakes
princelaurent,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spent a wonderful day with Paul discovering one of the Great Lakes of Africa. Swimming in Lake Kivu, discovering bat island and then monkey island, visiting coffee plantations... These are all significant experiences that completed our trip to Rwanda. We recommend!
Exploring the beauty of the western region of Rwanda
Q7010QOxavierc,,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This trip was extremely memorable and amazing with good views, good company and a great guide. Originally my co-worker and I were planning to go to Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking. However, due to unexpected circumstances, we were unable to go. To make the best of our business trip and to see what Rwanda has to offer, we decided that we would partake another activity and through looking at different activities lead us to Bernard's tour in the western region in Rwanda. This tour was jammed packed but at no time I felt rushed. As a coffee lover, I got to tour and learn from the local cooperative of Rubengera on how coffee is produced, from cultivating the coffee cherries, fermentation methods, quality controls to the very cup of coffee I am enjoying right now. Lake Kivu had amazing views where I got to enjoy a nice lunch in the canopy restaurant followed by a boat tour to the island and hiking up the island hills of Karongi. Where I was able to see many wildlife, flora and fauna. The best part was that I was able to see cows swim from island to island. The views and activities were great but the experience wouldn't have been there without our guide. Bernard, our guide was extremely professional, knowledgeable and most of all, a very sincere man. During our trip, I did not feel that Bernard was just a tour guide but instead a friend and also took part in the activities with us. During the trip, Bernard had shown me landmarks of Rwanda and the history behind it. Bernard's hospitality has left an everlasting impression and had shown the beauty of Rwanda with it's environment and people and I can say that I will return to Rwanda hopefully very soon and signup for another tour!! - Xavier from Canada
Boating in lake kivu and hiking on its islands
746konstantinosm,,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip! Very well organised by Bernard and Vista Safaris! Unique landscapes, fantastic service ! Strongly recommend it to all nature lovers!