Rwanda, a small land locked country in East and Central
Africa is literally located at the heart of the African continent. Just like
other African countries, there is truly a lot to behold while on a safari in Rwanda. The teeming African wildlife
and wilderness especially the rare mountain gorillas in volcanoes national park,
the bamboo forests and the numerous mountains. The cutest side of the culture in Rwanda is that despite the genocide
tragedy that befell this nation, people here have become positive and remained
strong; a trait that can be seen vividly on the faces of the natives.
Although Rwanda has majorly been popular as a gorilla safari
destination, it as well harbors a myriad of hidden treasures
that have not been fully explored. The beauty of Lake Kivu has been
denied maximum exploration. It is one of the African great lakes and located on
the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Lake Kivu, being Rwanda’s largest and the 6th largest lake in Africa brings in fewer tourists than expected, apparently because no one has taken enough effort to explain about its splendor.
Lake Kivu, being Rwanda’s largest and the 6th largest lake in Africa brings in fewer tourists than expected, apparently because no one has taken enough effort to explain about its splendor.
But a tour to Rwanda
will give a unique opportunity to scout Lake Kivu’s irregular shores that form
a number of peninsulars and countless waterfalls. It being located in the great
rift valley of East Africa, it is surrounded by various mountain peaks covered
with lush vegetation all making the scenery so beautiful. Unbelievably, Lake
Kivu is fed by underground springs and its major outlet is the Ruzizi River.
Lake Kivu holds the tenth largest inland island; Idjwi Island and also a small island of
Tshegera lying on the boundaries of Virunga
National park.
The priceless moment of a safari in Rwanda in this area is driving between the towns around
the lake. The enchanting slower route between Nyungwe Forest National Park and
Volcanoes National Park where the road gently curves back and forth through the
hills that lie besides the lake from Gisenyi to Cyangugu. Each corner you reach
gives you another charming view. The wavings and smiles of the native Rwandans
will make you feel extremely at home at the end of your Rwanda safari.
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