Local Excursions

INZU TIKI BOAT

A Tiki Boat is a floating pontoon with a bar, equipped with barstools, speakers to play your own music, and a captain who will sail the boat in Kivu lake. Because of its unique shape and small motor, you slowly drift and bounce over Kivu Lake. It’s a fun, relaxing way to spend an afternoon or to watch one of Kivu lake’s sunsets. For more information visit INZU TIKI Boat page.

CONGO NIL TRAIL

The trail begins on the showers of Lake Kivu along the western edge of Rwanda across from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and extends south for 227 kms from Rubavu to Rusizi via the Karongi and Nyamasheke Districts. Along the way, the Congo Nile Trail includes eight base camps, two main paths and four secondary trails. The trail also offers stunning scenery; Coffee and tea experiences, and visits to towns and villages along the lake. It is a 10 day hiking experience; can be completed by bicycle in 5 days and by 4×4 car in 3 days.
For more information you can contact :
Rwandan Adventures : www.rwandan-adventures.com/
Green Hills Eco-Tours : www.greenhillsecotours.com/

YOUNG WOMEN DESTINATION COOPERATIVE

A cooperative to help women with unwanted pregnancies. Rwandan traditional dance, cooking experience and handcrafts making experience. For more information and booking ask INZU Lodge reception

LOCAL BANANA BEER DEMONSTRATION

Demonstration of all aspects of local banana beer production. If you wish you can taste it. For more information and booking ask INZU Lodge reception

PFUNDA TOURSIM COOTP

Pfunda Tea Plantation guided tour. Phone : +250 786 342 805 Email : cootppfunda@gmail.com

KAYAKING ON KIVU LAKE

Go on a short excursion a day trip or overnight journey kayaking on
Lake Kivu.  Paddling along the lush northern coastline between Gisenyi and Kibuye, we dip into inlets and cross bays to soak up the spectacular scenery, peace and tranquillity. Classic Lake Kivu fishing boats ply the waters at sunset, their crews singing rhythmically as a traditional way of life flourishes along the verdant shore. Numerous birds dart in and out of bushes and the active Nyiragongo Volcano can be seen rising above the surrounding hills. Near to Gisenyi, we visit coffee islands where you can watch (and experience) the entire coffee making process – from bush to cup. And in Lake Kivu Bay of Islands, near to Kibuye, we explore many uninhabited
islands and watch roosting bats, vervet monkeys and keep a look out for Congo clawless otters. +250 (0) 783811918 www.kingfisherjourneys.com/

BOAT TRIP ON KIVU LAKE (Pirogue: Boat without engine)

You can rent a boat without engine for one hour, with or without captain. You can be one to three people in the boat. You can paddle or the captain will paddle for you. (Includes life jackets) For more information and booking ask INZU Lodge reception

BOAT TRIP ON KIVU LAKE (Boat with engine)

You can rent a boat with engine for one hour. You can be one to twelve people in the boat. The captain will bring you to see the Nyamyumba hot springs. (Includes life jackets) For more information and booking ask INZU Lodge reception.

NYAMYUMBA HOT SPRINGS (Amashyuza)

Nyammyumba hot springs are located 9 km from Rubavu town, on the road to Kigufi Hotel. Nyamyumba hot springs is a natural attraction with water that are widely known in the region for its multiple medicinal virtues. These hot springs are hot enough to cook eggs on. Visitors can swim in the heated water of the adjacent lake Kivu or get a massage. Entrace fee : 1 000 Rwf, Massage : between 3 000 Rwf and 6 000 Rwf

RUBONA HILL HIKING TOUR / NIGHT HIKING TOUR

You can go up the mount Rubona and have a magnificent view on the cities of Gisenyi and Goma. Also, if the weather report allows it you can see the Nyiragongo volcano. For more information and booking ask INZU Lodge reception

HAVE A DINER IN A RWANDAN FAMILY

Preparation of the food with the family. Tasting of the meal with the Rwandan family. Includes local beer. For more information and booking ask INZU Lodge reception

VISIT OF THE BRALIRWA BREWERY

You can contact the brewery to have more information : www.bralirwa.com

IMBABAZI ORPHANAGE

Come to Imbabazi to learn about the life of Rosamond (Roz) Halsey Carr in Rwanda. Stroll through her beautiful gardens with flowers and trees from Africa and beyond, and visit her historic plantation house, all set against the backdrop of the Karisimbi, Mikeno and Nyiragongo volcanoes. Contact : +250 784 327 058, imbabazi@imbabazi.org or visit www.imbabazi.org

MUGONGO CAVE

This cave is situated close to IMBABAZI orphanage, 200 meters from Mudende sector office. Contact : +250 784 327 058, imbabazi@imbabazi.org or visit www.imbabazi.org

COFFEE EXPERIENCE CROP TO CUP

Visit of the coffee production

RUBAVU PUBLIC BEACH
Rubavu public beach is one of the largest beaches in the area. It is easily accessible on the road to Grande Barrière (RDC border). The site is attractive for a day-trip. (Entrance is free) You can walk on the beach or swim in the lake, but we ask you to pay attention because the bilharziasis (bilharzia) is present.