Lake Kivu

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This large lake straddles the border between western Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a very low key way the lake is the 'riviera of Rwanda', surrounded by forested hills, with sandy bays and fishing villages

The towns of Gisenyi and Kibuye both contain quite reasonable colonial style hotels, the best of which is the Kibuye Guesthouse.

If you are on a guided safari it may also be possible to include a motorboat trip down the lake between Kibuye and Cyangugu and be met at the other end, which makes for a nice change of pace.

Otherwise you may find reason to make a restful stop at the Lake Kivu Serena.