Rubavu, Lake Kivu Overview
Rubavu – Lake Kivu is an ocean side coast town sitting on the shores of Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s biggest waterbody and 6th biggest on the African Mainland. Situated in just an hour (60 minutes) drives from the from Parc Des Volcanoes, Rubavu offers such an extraordinary method for unwinding and relax as you recuperate your energy from the gorillas and different primates traveling experiences embraced in the Volcanoes Park.
The area’s name begins from Rubavu Mountain. Rubavu which implies a rib, was named so on the grounds that “A rib is a basic piece of an individual” as indicated by neighborhood inhabitants. Rubavu, as well as different spots along Lake Kivu, has red sandy sea shores, warm, clean water, and a nice tropical person.
Things to do and see
Climbing along Congo Nile trail, Mount Rubavu Climbing, Gisenyi city visit, kayaking, boat riding, fishing, natural aquifer visit, espresso and tea visit, ecotourism in Mukura-Gishwati Park, authentic and social experience are among the sporting exercises that travelers experience in Rubavu.
Water Sports in Rubavu
Rubavu, the most well known ocean side in the country at the shores of Lake Kivu, is frequently loaded up with individuals from varying backgrounds, some appreciating water while others are observers who come just to watch the fabulous exhibitions of others and see the magnificence of the lake. Right from swimming as the most famous game at the ocean side, the people who can’t swim have choices to do from kayaking, and boat riding, stand up paddle boarding, ocean side volleyball, among others that will give you fun the entire day as you retreat yourself to the cool winds along the waterbody.
Cafe Tour Experiences in Rubavu
Close to Rubavu (Gisenyi), espresso lovers can perceive how espresso is developed and made into a heavenly cup of renowned Rwandan espresso. What’s more, not a long way from Karongi (Kibuye) is Rwanda’s own ‘Narrows of Islands’ where numerous uninhabited islands are covered with regular forest and, surprisingly, a momentous settlement of bats. In any case, it is making the excursion quietly and unobtrusively along the coast that is the truly extraordinary piece of ‘ocean’ kayaking on the lake.
Mountain Rubavu Climbing
Gisenyi city is situated at the impact points of Mount Rubavu. A move at the highest point of the mountain rewards you with excellent perspectives Gisenyi town and the whole Lake Kivu as well as the adjoining city of Goma. Mount Rubavu additionally has a fascinating history as it had the foundations of Germans during their fights with Belgians in WWI. There is likewise rock getting over sport at the mountain.