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Kivu Panorama & Brews Escape: Rubavu Lakeside Adventure

Embark on a 3-day, 2-night journey that marries the breathtaking vistas of Lake Kivu with authentic farm-to-table coffee and tea experiences. Choose between deluxe lakeshore accommodation at Rushel Kivu Resort or an under-the-stars camping stay. Alongside guided hikes and water-based fun, you’ll discover the rhythms of local life and savour Rwanda’s signature brews—perfect for travellers seeking both relaxation and active discovery.

Duration

3 Days/ 2Nights

Location

Lake Kivu’s western shores in Rubavu -Rwanda

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Descriptions

  • Accommodation Options:
    • Rushel Kivu Resort Chalet – Comfort, private balcony, and sunrise views over the lake.
    • Deluxe Lakeside Glamping – Spacious tents with ensuite facilities, firepit, and lakefront campsite.
  • Culinary Immersion:
    • Kinunu Coffee Experience – Hands-on tour from cherry picking to roasting, plus a tasting session.
    • Pfunda Tea Journey – Walk the tea terraces, pluck leaves, and learn processing techniques.
  • Water Activities:
    • Morning boat cruise to Bugarura Island (bird-watching & beach picnic).
    • Paddle boarding and kayaking in serene bays.
  • Land Adventures:
    • Guided hikes through lush hillsides and community villages.
    • Sunset hilltop picnic with panoramic lake views.

Included in your tour

  • All transfers (Kigali ↔ Rubavu & local sightseeing)
  • 2 nights’ accommodation (choice of chalet or glamping)
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners (incl. Beach picnic & community dinner)
  • Guided tours: coffee, tea, hiking, boat cruise
  • Equipment rental: kayak, paddle board, safety gear
  • Entrance fees and local permits

Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

  • Arrive in Rubavu; transfer to Rushel Kivu Resort or campsite set-up

Afternoon

  • Leisure paddle boarding or kayaking; lakeside lunch

Evening

  • Sunset boat cruise at Bugarura Island; beach picnic

Day 2

Morning

  • Kinunu coffee plantation tour & roasting workshop

Afternoon

  • Return for lakeside lunch; transfer to Pfunda
  • Pfunda tea plucking & processing session

Evening

  • Evening community dance demonstration & dinner

Day 3

Morning

  • Guided hill hike to panoramic viewpoint; picnic breakfast

Afternoon

  • Optional mountain-biking or fishing; pack up

Evening

  • Depart Rubavu (drop-off en route to Kigali or Gisenyi)

Note:

 Minimum group size: 4 participants.
Single-supplement surcharge applies for solo bookings.

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Book your “Kivu Panorama & Brews Escape ” today to savor, trek, and toast your way around one of Africa’s most enchanting lakes, combining a unique blend of coffee and mountain tea culture with lakeside adventure—where every sunrise over Kivu promises a new discovery!

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