Lake Kivu, a vast stretch of water that borders the whole western side of the country, that you simply cannot miss while on a  trip to Rwanda . Rubavu, Karongi and Cyangugu are the main cities.

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Located in the heart of central Africa, Rwanda is a fascinating little country that shares borders with Burundi to the south, the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, Uganda to the north and Tanzania to the east. But is Rwanda a safe country to visit?  Yes and you can now say, without exaggeration, that it's one of the safest countries in Africa. The genocide and civil war that ravaged the country in 1994 are well and truly in the past. The Rwandan people, who are magnanimous and enthusiastic, emerged from these dark times with a need and a desire to open their doors. A warm welcome in a stunningly beautiful country now awaits. Whilst hiking fans will love its forests, lakes and hills, Rwanda is in fact best known as home to one of the last colonies of mountain gorillas.

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Lac Kivu

 Virunga Park is a wild yet peaceful haven; a land abudant with vegetation . The volcanic landscape is exceptional and hides an indigenous mammal: the silverback gorilla.

Volcan National Parc

Pretty seaside resort by the north side of Lake Kivu, Rwanda's sea. Rubavu (Gisenyi) is a calming place  thanks to the water and its pleasant and local atmosphere.

Gisenyi

A real breath of fresh air and a nature experience!  Nyungwe is a huge and sublime rainforest  where the wildlife evolves naturally over time. Numerous species live here, some indigenous and all protected in this setting. 

Nyungwe

Karongi (formerly named Kibuye) is in the centre of Lake Kivu's east coast. This is one of the essential places to go to while on a trip to Rwanda . 

Karongi

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My short stay in Karongi was very restful. The surrounding landscape and the view on the lake are dazzling. I felt peacefulness and a very pleasant sea air here. From sunrise to sunset, the radiant sun made the colours sublime. Thunderstorms, frequent in these lake regions, also make an exceptional sight.  The accommodation on the outskirts of the town that is on the edge of the water is really nice. We opted for Karongi's most beautiful hotel and had no cause for regret. There is some choice what with other more affordable qnd quite comfortable accommodation.  This is where I was really able to enjoy the swimming and water sports . Excursions to Napoleon island (bat island) are also proposed, impressive!

Karongi (formerly named Kibuye) is in the centre of Lake Kivu's east coast. This is one of the essential places to go to while on a trip to Rwanda .

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