4 Days Gishwati Forest, lake Kivu, Gisenyi hot spring water and Rutsiro tea

Rwanda’s fourth national park, Gishwati Mukura is made up of two separate forests

The forests sit on the ridge which divides the Congo and Nile water catchment areas, along the incredibly biodiverse Albertine Rift in the west of the country. It is made up of 60 species of tree,

Gishwati is home to a group of 20 chimpanzees which live alongside golden monkeys, L’Hoest’s and Blue Monkeys as well 232 species of Birds are well represented too.

-In lake kivu you will go on a boat trip

-You will also be enjoying the beautiful view of the lake shores on the beach and possibly see congo in the back ground

-In Gishwati you will do the Chimps trekking, Golden monkeys , bird watching and hiking

-Gisenyi hot spring water

Gisenyi hot spring with several small vents is located along the eastern shore of Lake Kivu. This hot spring is brecciated and silicified quartzite within waters temperatures between 70 and 75°C.

-In Rutsiro tea plantation you will see Kibuye and the beautiful tea plantation in the hills of congo nile.You will also be able to see the lak from the top of congo nile with its yellowish and picturesque view of the sunset in Rutsiro mountains.

-Ndaba's Rock

Lake Kivu

-Part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Lake Kivu in the west of Rwanda is surrounded by magnificent mountains and has deep emerald green waters covering a surface area of 2,700 km2. It is Rwanda’s largest lake and the sixth largest in Africa.

From Rubavu in the north, the Congo Nile Trail extends 227 kilometres of breathtaking landscapes all the way to Rusizi in the south of Lake Kivu. The trail gently curves back and forth as it weaves through hills and mountains beside the lake.

For adventurous travellers, an exciting way to explore Rwanda is a kayaking tour on Lake Kivu, or mountain biking or hiking one of the 6 off-the-beaten path stages of the spectacular Congo Nile Trail.

Gishwati Forest

The national park is a home to a variety of wild animals, which include primates, East African chimpanzees, golden monkeys, black and white colubuses, southern tree hyrax serval cats, black front duiker and mammals plus birds all available for the visitors.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate