The Kivu Belt is a peaceful region with wide lake views, quiet surroundings, and plenty of space to slow down and unwind. For ideas on what to see and do nearby, these sites are a good place to start:
Visit Rwanda – The official Rwanda tourism site, including details about the Kivu Belt region.
Kivu Belt Travel – A site focused specifically on the Kivu Belt, with suggestions for activities and places to visit.
Hikes from Murugo Bay: We’ve mapped out some of our favourite nearby hikes and runs. You’ll find the routes here.
Congo Nile-Trail: Hike or bike along this lakeside trail that stretches over 250 km. You can rent bikes from Rwandan Adventures.
Kayaking on Lake Kivu: Spend a day—or up to 4 days—gliding across the water with Kingfisher Journeys, passing fishing villages and volcanic hills.
Coffee Tour – Join a hands-on tour of the nearby coffee farm by Cooprocaki Coffee Cooperative.
Tea Tour: Visit the Pfunda Tea Factory to see how some of Rwanda’s best tea is grown and processed.
Pottery in Rubavu: Learn traditional ceramic techniques at Kiguri Pottery.
Gishwati–Mukura National Park: One of Rwanda’s newest parks, with chimpanzees and ancient forests.
Virunga National Park: Explore the Virunga across the border in the DR Congo, this park is rich in biodiversity and dramatic scenery.
Nyungwe National Park: A vast rainforest with canopy walks, primates, and rare birds.
Volcanoes National Park: Home to mountain gorillas and breathtaking alpine trails.
Akagera National Park: A full safari experience with lions, elephants, and open savannah.